Windows 7 OEM -- Both 32 and 64 Bit?


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    Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1
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    Windows 7 OEM -- Both 32 and 64 Bit?


    I know that on Retail Win 7 you can change from 32 to 64 bit without buying another Product Key. Does the same thing hold true for OEM copies?
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    Windows 10 64 bit
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    I have Windows 7 OEM and it is only one CD, for 64 bit OS.
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hey Jim,

    Yes, but you must use the 32-bit or 64-bit installation DVD/USB you want to activate with the OEM key.
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  4. Posts : 4,751
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1
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    Brink said:
    Hey Jim,

    Yes, but you must use the 32-bit or 64-bit installation DVD/USB you want to activate with the OEM key.
    Are you saying that I can change my OEM 32-bit to a 64-bit using the same Key? (after the Clean Install of course)
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    Correct, but you must use 64-bit retail installation media, and activate it with your OEM key.
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  6. Posts : 4,751
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    Thank you very much for the info. I have read conflicting opinions of this on various boards.
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    Anytime. :)
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