Upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit


  1. sundara
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    Vista
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    Upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit


    Is it possible to upgrade from 32 bit Win 7 to 64 bit Win 7?
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  3. rpmstl
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    No - a clean install is required.
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  4. Tews
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    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
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    You cant do an upgrade from 32 to 64bit software.. you will need to do a clean install... sorry...
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