Windows 7 32 and 64 on separate drives


  1. michaelst
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    Windows 7 32 and 64 on separate drives


    I'd like to migrate from 32bit to 64bit, but don't need to do it all at once. I'm not in a hurry. So, I plan on installing Windows 64 on a separate drive.

    I know I'll have to reinstall all my applications in the 64 environment. My question is, will I be able to access and use the data drive (separate SSD) I use for 32 bit with the 64 Windows?
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  3. pbcopter
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    Yes you should be able to access and use the data drive.
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  4. michaelst
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    cool.. thanks. This'll make the migration much easier.
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