How to upgrade from Window 7 32 bit to Windows 7 64 bit ?

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  1. Posts : 11
    windows 7 ultimate 64 bit
       #11

    I'm not a computer wiz but I partitioned my hard drive and copied all my program files from my 32 and transferred them to the partition I clean installed 64 to the old parttion and then merged the program files ....it didn't save any data but it kept me from reinstalling all my stuff (did need to reeneter some product keys though)
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  2. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
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       #12

    Interesting, I was wondering about doing that... creating a new partition, installing the new Windows 64 bit to that partition and then transferring files across.

    Thanks for your input... :)
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  3. Posts : 11
    windows 7 ultimate 64 bit
       #13

    No problem :)
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  4. Posts : 11
    windows 7 ultimate 64 bit
       #14

    Forgot to mention I would install to the old partition to avoid haveing two bootable partitions (I.e. partition a: windows 32...partition b: windows 64)
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  5. Posts : 1,533
    Windows 7 Professional x64 Service Pack 1
       #15

    richard4911 said:
    Interesting, I was wondering about doing that... creating a new partition, installing the new Windows 64 bit to that partition and then transferring files across.

    Thanks for your input... :)
    Don't do that. That will cause problems. Also, the program files will be for 32 bit and you will be switching to 64 bit, so a lot of programs probably won't work. Also, you can just use Windows Easy transfer:Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers
    This will NOT transfer your programs, but it will transfer all user data, program settings, and game data.
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  6. Posts : 11
    windows 7 ultimate 64 bit
       #16

    windude99 said:
    richard4911 said:
    Interesting, I was wondering about doing that... creating a new partition, installing the new Windows 64 bit to that partition and then transferring files across.

    Thanks for your input... :)
    Don't do that. That will cause problems. Also, the program files will be for 32 bit and you will be switching to 64 bit, so a lot of programs probably won't work. Also, you can just use Windows Easy transfer:Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers
    This will NOT transfer your programs, but it will transfer all user data, program settings, and game data.
    Windows 64 runs almost all 32 bit programs I did it and all my stuff runs just fine
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  7. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #17

    Thank you for that info windude
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  8. Posts : 7,878
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #18

    richard4911 said:
    I mainly use my laptop for image editing using either Photoshop CS6 or Capture NX2.

    I've noticed that with each upgrade of the applications you need more memory to keep up.
    I'm not sure how much luck you willl have getting 32gb into a laptop, and it might be very pricey as you would need large dimms as you likely only have 2 memory slots.

    8gb would probably be plenty, and 16gb would likely be total overkill. If you are doing this to increase performance, I would advise some more reading first or you might be disappointed with the results.
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  9. Posts : 5,795
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #19

    Given your usage, which is indentical to my wife's primary computer usage, I would doubt you'd even notice a difference between 4 and 8 GB of memory, to be honest. We have a Nikon D40, and she edits photos for family, and also for a baseball league I coach in. All those apps, and even full blown Photoshop run perfectly fine on 4 GB of memory.

    Lower your memory down to 8 GB, and then spend some of that extra cash on a good external back up drive to keep those photos safe.
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  10. Posts : 2
    xp and win 7 32bit
       #20

    "Can I upgrade from a 32-bit version of Windows to a 64-bit version?

    If your PC has a 64-bit capable processor (CPU), you can install a 64-bit version of Windows 7, even if you're currently running a 32-bit version. However, to install a 64-bit version of Windows 7 on a computer already running a 32-bit version, you'll need to back up your files and choose the Custom option during installation. Then, you'll need to restore your files and reinstall your programs."
    Sources:
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w...sked-questions
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w...-windows-7-faq
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