Update from Win7 32bit to Win10 64bit possible?


  1. Posts : 1
    Windows 7 32bit
       #1

    Update from Win7 32bit to Win10 64bit possible?


    Hi all,

    I currently have a laptop with Win7 Professional 32bit, I read that it's possible to update it to Win10 without having to format the hard drive, is that correct?
    And will it be possible to upgrade to a Win10 64bit version as well?

    Kind regards
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  2. Posts : 256
    Win 7 ultimate x64 sp1
       #2

    you should be able to update win7 to win10 w/o losing anything. make an image backup & image recovery cd first justincase. a lot depends on the specs of the laptop.

    you need a multi core processor for windows x64 & you should have a fair amount of memory, ie. 4gb.
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    Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
       #3

    From what i know it's never been possible to update from 32 Bit to 64 Bit.
    A clean install is needed for that change.
    Does W10 have some new magic to allow a 32 to 64 bit update ???
    I don't know, and i doubt it.

    Right now Win 10 is not "finalized", it's a work in progress.
    If you update to W10 (WTP) now you will be using a pre-beta OS.
    There is no guarantee of stability, problems, etc.

    There has been a lot of discussion about how the "free W7/8 to W10" will work.
    I don't think anyone knows for sure, until MS explains it.
    Do we have to do an "OS update", or can we do a "clean install" ... ???

    You can read a lot more at the SF Ten Forums sister site here:
    Windows 10 Forums

    I've got a W7 32 Bit OS on my test box I'd like to update to the free W10 64 Bit, but I'm not sure what is possible from everything I've read.
    Less than 4 GB Ram, i would use 32 Bit.
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  4. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #4

    No, you can`t go from 32 to 64 bit without doing a clean install.
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  5.    #5

    What I would do is shrink C in Disk Mgmt, then Clean Install Windows 10 Technical Preview
    to a Dual Boot so you can compare and still have a stable OS until closer to the Windows 10 release date. Partition or Volume - Shrink

    If you'd like more detailed advice on your Hard drive configuration please post back a screenshot of Disk Management - How to Post a Screenshot of

    By booting the 10 installer you can install 64 bit Windows 10 if you want alongside 32 bit Windows 7. I would only install 64 bit if you have 3 gb or more RAM and a modern processor.
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    Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
       #6

    gregrocker said:
    What I would do
    What i would do is follow Greg's help/instructions/advice/suggestions ...
    Greg is the most experienced and knowledgeable install expert i know of in SF.

    I had 2 local folks ask me for help yesterday.
    Greg, I may be asking for your help/expertise soon
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