64 bit window 7 help

[G2gCya]

Srry guys, i know this may be stupid.
Right now im running on 32 bit win7's os, i have downloaded the 64 bit os but i cant install it. Any help on this?

Aspire 4920
3gb ram

 

[Mark]

Where is the install getting to and are you installing from disc on startup or from within the OS?

 

[G2gCya]

i extract from the iso i suppose, and by just clicking the setup...i used this method to extract the 32bit window 7 and it works...

 

[Mark]

So you mean you are mounting the iso and clicking on setup from within the 32bit OS? If so then you will find that may be causing the problem, it's best if you can burn it to a disc and install from boot.

 

[G2gCya]

but i tried putting it onto a micro sd and make it boot from usb...it gave me an error, any help on this?

 

[Mark]

have a look at this tutorial http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2432-usb-windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html

 

[G2gCya]

oh thx, i'll give it a go

 

[swarfega]

I used The Official ImgBurn Website to burn to a bootable dvd.

 

[copernicus]

You can't start a 64 bit install from inside a 32 bit os. You need to either do the thumbdrive thing or a dvd burn and boot from it.

 

[G2gCya]

yay thx for the tips, im running 64 bits os now
however now i have 2 program file
program file and program file(86) and 86 is my default, is this normal, shpuld i delete one?

 

[electricbluejase]

its normal

 

[johngalt]

Perhaps before jumping ahead with a 64bit OS you should do some *reading* as to the differences between a 32bit OS and a 64bit OS - There are going to be numerous ones, including the duality of Program Files (note that 32bit programs install in (X86) while 64bit programs install in the regular Program Files, and you'll find dual versions of both IE and WiMP....