Windows 7 64-bit upgrade problem


  1. Posts : 36
    Win 7 Pro 64-bit
       #1

    Windows 7 64-bit upgrade problem


    Although my 32-bit windows 7 is 64-bit capable, it could not run 64-bit installation bootable disk. I get the following message, please help:
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  2. Posts : 2,497
    Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
       #2

    It appears you are attempting to run the install from within Windows and that cannot work. There is no upgrade path from a 32 bit to 64 bit OS so you must do a clean install of the OS and all applications. You would have to set the BIOS to boot from the install DVD and boot from it.
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  3. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #3

    Yep, you have to boot from the dvd in the dvd tray and do a clean install.

    Clean Install Windows 7
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