32 bit to 64 Bit in place upgrade ?


  1. Arfer
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    Windows 7 Ultimate
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    32 bit to 64 Bit in place upgrade ?


    Hi, is it possible to do an in place upgrade from Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Bit
    to Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit using full retail DVDs.
    I know I will have to update progs to 64Bit but there is plenty else which will not be affected.
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  3. Tews
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    You cant do an in place upgrade from 32 to 64bit... The drivers are completely different as would be the registry...
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  4. Arfer
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    Thanks for that - bloody obvious really

    Thanks
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  6. Tews
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    You're welcome... Welcome to SevenForums...
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  7. bobkn
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    Windows 7 Pro X64 SP1
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    A side note:

    There are few 64 bit applications. Most, but not all, 32 bit apps will run cheerfuly under X64.

    An upgrade-in-place is still forbidden, though.
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