Reinstalling Windows

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  1. Posts : 170
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
       #1

    Reinstalling Windows


    Hi!

    My computer is running slower and slower and it hangs sometimes.

    I would like to completely reinstall the system (clean install).

    Now, is it possible to reinstall the system, but then install a 64-bit version? Now I have Windows 7 32-bit (upgrade from vista) and I've seen that 64-bit is working faster.

    What is the most simple way to do this?

    Thx!

    Martin
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  2. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
       #2

    Do you have the 64-bit installation disc?

    Do you know if your hardware is 64-bit compatible?

    If yes to both questions, you would then just backup personal data, boot from the 64-bit disc, and run the installer.

    But you might not notice any difference.
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  3. Posts : 968
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #3

    Your processor handles 64bit right?
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  4. Posts : 161
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Martin Dendev said:
    Now, is it possible to reinstall the system, but then install a 64-bit version?

    You don't re-install and THEN install the 64 bit version, you install the 64 bit version.

    But yes, your key is valid for either version.
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  5. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
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  6. Posts : 170
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
    Thread Starter
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    Hi all!

    Where do I check if my hardware is compatible?

    And is it really worth it, to upgrade to 64 bit?

    Martin
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  7. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #7

    Check here, you'll need to click the hardware tab: Windows 7 Compatibility: Software Programs & Hardware Devices: Find Updates, Drivers, & Downloads

    There isn't much in the way of newer applications that won't run under Windows 7 x64.

    One thing to watch for if you do decide to install the 64-bit version (and I think you should) is this:

    Under All Programs you will find a Program Files folder and a Program Files (x86) folder.

    The former is the container for any 64-bit applications on your computer, whilst the latter is the container for 32-bit applications.

    Also, if you use Internet Explorer as your default browser you'll find you have the choice of using a 32-bit version and a 64-bit version.

    If you use the 64-bit version you need to be aware that Adobe have not yet released a fully-tested version of Adobe Flash x64 so some websites will lose functionality. However, Adobe have released a Beta version of Flash x64 so you could use that.

    Stonebear's comment referring to RAM on a 32-bit system is correct.
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  8. Posts : 170
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Ok thanks!

    So now: move all my files from my user folder to my Portable Hard Drive, buy a 64-bit disc and install it on my C: Drive and then move it back?

    Thx!

    Martin
    Last edited by Martin Dendev; 23 Aug 2011 at 16:05. Reason: grammar
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  9. Posts : 161
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    I just found this link for downloading Windows 7 SP1....I am downloading one myself, I hope it's OK. What do people think?

    Link removed by Dwarf

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  10. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
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    stonebear said:
    I just found this link for downloading Windows 7 SP1....I am downloading one myself, I hope it's OK. What do people think?

    Link removed by Dwarf

    This would be a better source, be sure to select the correct bit-rate.


    Download Details - Microsoft Download Center - Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (KB976932)
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