Hi there guys, I was just wondering, how would it be possible to install 64 bit W7 Home Premium over my 32 bit desktop? I'm wondering because I tried to do so but it wouldn't run straight from the desktop because it's 64 bit. Would I need to use a DVD? And why is it possible to run the 64 bit installer from the boot anyway? I'm confused. Please help! (I'll give the most helpful person imaginary points)
You cannot upgrade from a 32-bit version of Windows to a 64-bit version of the operating system, it would have to be a clean install as this tutorial shows.
Clean Install Windows 7
P.S. I'll imagine I helped you!!Just kidding!
Last edited by seavixen32; 11 Nov 2011 at 21:04. Reason: Spelling error
@seavixen32 I know I'd need to clean install, that's what I want to do. But, I see it is not possible to clean install FROM the desktop. Would I need to burn a DVD? And then boot from it?
I want to do it like this tut:Clean Install Windows 7 from the Windows 7 Desktop
except install 64 bit. Any Idea how?
(Nice one!
I have a usb, but it has all my family's stuff on itAnd the only empty usb is 1 gb. I'll see if I can find DVD's.
Last edited by vStone1K; 11 Nov 2011 at 21:52.
One should always boot the installer to install Windows for multiple reasons.
You also need the DVD for repairs in case Win7 won't boot.
This is a multi-hundred-dollar investment, not something to skimp or take shortcuts on.
Adapt these steps to get a perfect reinstall: Reinstalling Windows 7
Last edited by gregrocker; 12 Nov 2011 at 12:59. Reason: No Walgreens! Wonder how they get by?
Walgreens? I don't think that shop is in my country. I live in Australia...
Last edited by vStone1K; 11 Nov 2011 at 23:20.
Done it! I had a whole rack of DVD's that I could install the actual ISO image from. I'll probably enjoy 64 bit a lot more anyway :) Thank you guys for reminding me to use a DVD!
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