upgrade win7 32bit to win7 64bit "in place" ?


  1. C0BALT
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    upgrade win7 32bit to win7 64bit "in place" ?


    Is it possible to upgrade in place from win7 32bit to win7 64bit.

    Is it better to do a clean new 64bit install?

    thank-you!
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  3. tw33k
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    A fresh install is your only option
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  4. Tews
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    No.. to do what you describe is not possible.. You will have to do a (fresh) clean install..
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