Windows 7 32-bit to Windows 7 64-bit

[XR4TI]

I know it has probably been covered multiple times and I'm sorry but I got tired of looking.

I recently upgraded to Window 7 32-bit from Vista 32-bit. I'm realizing now that I want to go with 64-bit instead. I tried booting from the 64-bit upgrade disc and it won't notice it. Then I made sure my drive works by trying to boot from the 32-bit disc and that worked.

My next thought was to go back to Vista 32-bit and then upgrade to Windows 7 64-bit. When I boot from Vista it get stuck on "please wait". I'm guessing I need to delete the partition and start over fresh with vista and then upgrade.

Will this work and how excatly should I go about it?

 

[Maguscreed]

You do not require the installation of another windows to use the upgrade disc to install.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html

 

[gregrocker]

You cannot run 64 bit from 32 bit OS.

You'll need to boot the 64 bit DVD: Boot from CD - How to Boot your Computer from a Bootable CD or DVD - Boot to CD

Where did you get Win7? Did you burn the 64 bit DVD yourself? If so, burn another with ImgBurn at 4x speed with Verify.

Or install using bootable flash stick: Install Ultra ISO trial version, on File tab Open ISO, on Bootable tab Write Disk Image, Format, Write. Boot under USB or HD's on One-time BIOS Boot Menu.

Confirm your ISO source file integrity.

 

[pparks1]

You cannot UPGRADE to 64bit from 32bit. You must format and start over from scratch.

 

[marsmimar]

From Microsoft:

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

No. If you are currently running a 32-bit version of Windows, you can only perform an upgrade to another 32-bit version of Windows. Similarly, if you are running a 64-bit version of Windows, you can only perform an upgrade to another 64-bit version of Windows.

Source

 

[XR4TI]

You do not require the installation of another windows to use the upgrade disc to install.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html

Thank You!

 

[XR4TI]

You cannot run 64 bit from 32 bit OS.

You'll need to boot the 64 bit DVD: Boot from CD - How to Boot your Computer from a Bootable CD or DVD - Boot to CD

Where did you get Win7? Did you burn the 64 bit DVD yourself? If so, burn another with ImgBurn at 4x speed with Verify.

Or install using bootable flash stick: Install Ultra ISO trial version, on File tab Open ISO, on Bootable tab Write Disk Image, Format, Write. Boot under USB or HD's on One-time BIOS Boot Menu.

Confirm your ISO source file integrity.

I have the actual DVD that came with the Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade. I have a 4GB Flash drive. So you think that will work over the dvd-rom? I can hear it try to start reading and boot from dvd but it doesn't.

 

[XR4TI]

So do I have to delete the partition, reinstall Vista 32bit, and then restart and boot from Wondows 7 64bit DVD? Does that sound like it will work?
Can I delete the partition off the the Vista setup. I ask because I tried to boot from Vista and it hangs up right after I click install.

 

[Maguscreed]

So far as I know with win 7 the discs include both the 32 and 64 bit versions.
You should be able to follow the directions at the link I provided and do fine.

You do want to start completely from scratch though. Backup your docs first.

 

[XR4TI]

Sweet I'll try it. I backed up everything.....I Hope. There is always that feeling like I forgot something.

 

[XR4TI]

What about the boot not recognizing the 64-bit DVD?

 

[myzr7]

What about the boot not recognizing the 64-bit DVD?

Have you tried the boot menu that comes up when pushing F2. Select dvd then hit enter

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello XR4TI, welcome to Seven Forums!


If you want the best possible install of Windows 7 do a complete wipe of the entire HDD first.


After you have copied out or made back-ups of the data you need to save to external media, use Step One of this tutorial at the link below to do a wipe (secure erase) to the entire Hard Disk Drive / Solid State Drive.

• Then if you do not want to create the new Windows 7 "System Reserved" partition use the outline in Step Two #2 to create, format and mark Active a single 100GB partition to do the installation to.
• If you do want to create the "System Reserved" partition use the outline in Step Two #3 to create, format and mark Active the System Reserved partition and then create and format the 100GB partition to do the installation to.

Either way, running the "clean all" then creating and formatting the partition(s) using diskpart will get you the best possible space to do a clean install of Windows 7 to; you can always extend the Windows partition to include the remaining unallocated space on the HDD / SSD or create additional partitions after the installation completes if you choose.

SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation

DISKPART : At PC Startup

Do a Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version

 

[XR4TI]

What about the boot not recognizing the 64-bit DVD?

Have you tried the boot menu that comes up when pushing F2. Select dvd then hit enter

yep

 

[myzr7]

Does Windows see the dvd when booted into your 32 bit install. And you have the dvd in your dvd drive?

 

[XR4TI]

Yes it does notice it with windows 32bit running. I've clicked on install and it says I can't do that within 32bit.

 

[myzr7]

Yes it does notice it with windows 32bit running. I've clicked on install and it says I can't do that within 32bit.

Next I think I would try Bare Foot Kid's post and try his first tutorial. If this doesnot allow your DVD to boot you can always reinstall the one that will boot.
Good luck to you with this problem.

 

[XR4TI]

I think I'll do that when I get home. Thanks

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Be sure to post back here to keep us informed.

 

[XR4TI]

Ok I followed the steps and I still can't boot from the 7 64-bit disc. I have Vista 32-bit on there now. What now?