R Rlw1244 New member Local time 6:54 PM Messages 1 Jan 21, 2010 #1 If I have Vista 64 bit on my system now can I load a clean version of Windows 7 32 bit and delete Vista? My Computer OSVista Home Premium 64CPUIntel E2220MotherboardBioStar P4M900-m7Memory4 gbHard Drives200 gb & 320 Gb
If I have Vista 64 bit on my system now can I load a clean version of Windows 7 32 bit and delete Vista?
richc46 Moderator VIP SF Team Local time 7:54 PM Messages 17,783 Location CT Jan 21, 2010 #2 Rlw1244 said: If I have Vista 64 bit on my system now can I load a clean version of Windows 7 32 bit and delete Vista? Click to expand... Yes, just follow these instructions for a clean install. You will choose custom install>advanced options and format. Then the install will continue and you will have Vista 32 bit. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html?ltr=C My Computer Computer typePC/DesktopComputer Manufacturer/Model NumberDell XPS 420OSWindows 10, Home Clean InstallCPUIntel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core TechMotherboardDellMemory6 gbGraphics Card(s)ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650Sound CardIntergrated 7.1 Channel AudioMonitor(s) DisplaysDell SP2009W 20"Hard Drives640 GB Serial ATA Hard driveCoolingFanKeyboardDell USB KeyboardMouseDell Premium Optical USBInternet SpeedDSL 2.85
Rlw1244 said: If I have Vista 64 bit on my system now can I load a clean version of Windows 7 32 bit and delete Vista? Click to expand... Yes, just follow these instructions for a clean install. You will choose custom install>advanced options and format. Then the install will continue and you will have Vista 32 bit. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html?ltr=C
DeaconFrost married to bearballet Guru Gold Member VIP Local time 7:54 PM Messages 5,795 Location Philadelphia, PA Jan 21, 2010 #3 Why would you want to take a step backwards (in platform)? Keep in mind, you won't be able to use all of your system memory, either. My Computer OSWindows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1CPUIntel Core i7-2600MotherboardGigabyte GA-P67A-UD3P-B3Memory12 GB Patriot Extreme DDR3-1333Graphics Card(s)Nvidia GTX 470Monitor(s) DisplaysDell UltraSharp 2209WAHard DrivesOCZ Agility3 240 GB, WD5001AALS, WD7501AALSPSUOCZ ModStream 700WCaseCoolerMaster HAF 912 AdvancedCoolingCoolerMaster Hyper 212 Plus
Why would you want to take a step backwards (in platform)? Keep in mind, you won't be able to use all of your system memory, either.
zigzag3143 New member Local time 7:54 PM Messages 27,140 Jan 21, 2010 #4 Rlw1244 said: If I have Vista 64 bit on my system now can I load a clean version of Windows 7 32 bit and delete Vista? Click to expand... Hi and welcome You can install 32bit OS and delete vista after you all the data you need from it. My Computer Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberHP Pavillion dv-7 1005 TxOSWin 8 Release candidate 8400CPU[email protected]Memory4 gigsGraphics Card(s)Nvidia 9600MSound CardHD built-inMonitor(s) Displays17" WxgaScreen Resolution1440x900CoolingnoneInternet Speed45Mb down 5Mb up
Rlw1244 said: If I have Vista 64 bit on my system now can I load a clean version of Windows 7 32 bit and delete Vista? Click to expand... Hi and welcome You can install 32bit OS and delete vista after you all the data you need from it.