win7 x86 over win7 x64


  1. kopka
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    win7 x86 over win7 x64


    hello i guess I'm going to install x86 version over existed x64. Now my question is about the partitions that i made when i installed the x64.I created 3 partitions one for the windows and programs and two others for games,movies,music.Now when i install the x86 i want to install to the first partition will the other partitions damaged because of the change of "bits"?
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  3. mickey megabyte
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    the other two partitions will not be affected in any way.

    some of the games may not work, and may need to be installed again.

    out of interest, why are you going back to x86?
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  4. kopka
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    mickey megabyte said:
    out of interest, why are you going back to x86?

    i want to try it and see because i dont like the performance of my laptop with hte x64-high cpu usage,low performance on games
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  6. mickey megabyte
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    ok - good luck!
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