64 to 32 bit downgrade

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  1. Posts : 11
    vista
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    64 to 32 bit downgrade


    I currently have vista ultimate 64 bit, and I own a windows 7 professional 32 bit thanks to my university.

    can I install the 32 bit version of windows 7 over my current 64 bit version of windows ultimate? will I need to do a clean install or will it just upgrade?

    also just checking that downgrading from vista x64 to win7 x86 is possible before I try anything.

    thanks.
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  2. Posts : 5,840
    Vista Ult64, Win7600
       #2

    A clean install , we will also need to see your System Specs, Thanks.
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  3. Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
       #3

    As jfar stated, you will need to do a clean install, unless you can obtain a copy of the 64bit version from your school.
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  4. Posts : 11
    vista
    Thread Starter
       #4

    250gb hdd
    2.2 Ghz
    2 gb ram

    using a HP pavilion dv6500

    does windows 7 run good on HP laptops?
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  5. Posts : 685
    Windows 7 32bit RTM
       #5

    it runs good everywhere... even in an 8 year old celeron 512mb pc lol

    but its really offtopic now lol!
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  6. Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
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    If you plan on using the 64bit version you will want to upgrade your ram to 4gb, but other than that it will run just fine..
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  7. Posts : 11
    vista
    Thread Starter
       #7

    yeah, well the reason I chose 32bit is because I only have 2gb ram and 64 bit wont work with my schools wireless network.
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  8. Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
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    Then your OK with what you have... and Welcome to the Forums....
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  9. Posts : 4,573
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    64 bit wont work with my schools wireless network.
    It is probably best to leave this alone, but resistance is futile.
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  10. Posts : 196
    Windows 7
       #10

    Antman said:
    64 bit wont work with my schools wireless network.
    It is probably best to leave this alone, but resistance is futile.
    Restraint is admirable.
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