I have an old Windows Vista laptop that I want to upgrade to Windows 7. I have done the research and the unit is upgradeable to Windows 7 but since Microsoft moved to Windows 10 I cannot find a new installation package. Does anyone know where I can get one from a reputable source? The old laptop is a 32 bit Dell Inspiron.
Last edited by BobVezz; 14 Nov 2016 at 17:18. Reason: Missing information
Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit-Newegg.com
64 bit Professional OEM for $140.
Will your machine be able to use 64 bit?
I'm not sure where to get a 32 bit installation disc. Maybe if you look hard enough, maybe on Amazon? Most likely you can still find an ISO download for 32 bit.
"Retail" versions include both 32 bit and 64 bit discs, but this is NOT retail. It's OEM and just includes the 64 bit disc.
Thanks for the information. The machine cannot hold a 64 bit system. I've looked at Amazon and eBay and only find these fly-by-night retailers touting genuine windows 7. I will keep looking. I will keep the post open in case someone does finds one. Thanks again.
If you buy a "64 bit " version , you can use the product key from it with 32 bit installation media. The keys are not bit version specific.
Does your Vista install allows a legally free upgrade to Win7?
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