64 over 86

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Legand

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Just a quick question, I am reasonably self sufficient when it comes to windows problems and quirks.

But I would really appreciate an answer to one question I can not find.

I ran Vista x86, have installed 7 x86 over the top as an upgrade, no issues what so ever. Everything is running like clockwork.
7 is running as the only OS on this box.

Can I install x64 over the top of x86 safely and in confidence that I wont screw up years of work?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Asus Component Home Brew
OS
Windows 7 x86
CPU
Intel E8400
Motherboard
ASUS P5E Deluxe
Memory
2x Corsair 2gig
Graphics Card(s)
Asus Geforce 9800 GTX+
Sound Card
Auzentech X-Fi Prelude 7.1
Monitor(s) Displays
3x Samsung SyncMaster 245B
Screen Resolution
3x 1920 x 1200
PSU
Corsair 550vx
Case
Old black one
Cooling
Dusty fans
Keyboard
Razer Tarantula
Mouse
Logitec G5
Internet Speed
Some times fast - Other times insanely fast
Other Info
Logitech Z-5500 speakers - Outpost OSS 6.7 - MediaMonkey it rocks - TrackIR Pro 4 - Hotas Cougar - Saitek Pro Yoke - Matrox TripleHeader
Hello Legend, and welcome to Seven Forums.

I'm sorry, but you must do a clean install when going from 32-bit to 64-bit instead. It will not allow you to do a upgrade install for this. :(

Shawn
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self built custom
OS
64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
CPU
Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
Memory
64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
Screen Resolution
2560x1440
Hard Drives
1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus NAS
PSU
Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
Case
Thermaltake Core P3
Cooling
Corsair Hydro H115i
Keyboard
Logitech wireless K800
Mouse
Logitech MX Master 4
Internet Speed
2 Gb/s Download and 100 Mb/s Upload
Antivirus
Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Logitech Z625 speaker system,
Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
Galaxy S23 Plus phone
NO!!
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Build
OS
MS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
CPU
AMD FX(tm)-6100 Six-Core Processor Socket AM3+ (942)
Motherboard
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SABERTOOTH 990FX (AM3r2)
Memory
8.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 802MHz (11-11-11-36) 1.5Volts
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek HD
Monitor(s) Displays
shimian (1920x1080@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1920*1080
Hard Drives
OCZ-AGIL ITY3 SATA Disk Device 120GB
PSU
Corsair TX 750
Case
Corsair
Cooling
WaterCooled
Keyboard
Microsoft Wired
Mouse
Logitech USB Optical TiltWheel Mouse
Internet Speed
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller 20MB*1MB
Antivirus
Avast
Browser
Firefox
Other Info
150GB Internal Hard Drive for Backing Up Important Files -
Hauppauge Nova-DT Dual DVB-T Tuner Device (+IR) -
USB PC Camera with Mic (SN9C105)
Ohh bugga :(

Thanks for the replies guys. Oh well will stick with the x86.........

Maybe not :p
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Asus Component Home Brew
OS
Windows 7 x86
CPU
Intel E8400
Motherboard
ASUS P5E Deluxe
Memory
2x Corsair 2gig
Graphics Card(s)
Asus Geforce 9800 GTX+
Sound Card
Auzentech X-Fi Prelude 7.1
Monitor(s) Displays
3x Samsung SyncMaster 245B
Screen Resolution
3x 1920 x 1200
PSU
Corsair 550vx
Case
Old black one
Cooling
Dusty fans
Keyboard
Razer Tarantula
Mouse
Logitec G5
Internet Speed
Some times fast - Other times insanely fast
Other Info
Logitech Z-5500 speakers - Outpost OSS 6.7 - MediaMonkey it rocks - TrackIR Pro 4 - Hotas Cougar - Saitek Pro Yoke - Matrox TripleHeader
x86 is old news. Go with x64. You can always use the export / import wizard to get your old system integrated into the new one.

Every time I touch 32 bit code I have to wash my hands.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
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