Can I run 64-bit?

[bobkn]

I'm with MrDemon - get the BIOS update directly from MSI.

The safest way to flash the BIOS is from a real DOS environment. (I've used a bootable USB flash drive, prepared using a utility from HP: HP Drive Key Boot Utility - HP Business Support Center)

I'd say that a BIOS update is safe, never failing for me over about 15 years. (Of course, I bricked two P67 boards earlier this year with BIOS upgrades. Both appeared to install correctly, but the system remained unbootable. Maybe it was due to them not using a traditional BIOS, but rather uEFI.)

I recommend installing Win7 from a USB key drive as well:

Use a USB Key to Install Windows 7

The installation goes much more quickly than from a DVD.

 

[Spite]

OK, thanks everyone.
One more question.
When I'm installing 64-bit OS on before used 32-bit OS, should I delete whole hard disk drive, or I can delete only C partition (there is installed OS)?

 

[DeaconFrost]

I would back up all data and clear the drive completely. I always like to start my installs with a blank drive.

As for system specs, you posted them, yes, but most people here tend to look to the link below your posts. If you know enough to create that image with those various screenshots included, filling out your system specs should be simple. It is your computer, after all, so you should know what is running in it.

 

[Spite]

Thanks, but how to back up 150 GB...
I have a lot of thing on my PC, so I need a professional answer, should I delete whole hard drive or I can delete just C partition...

 

[JOHN47]

@ Spite
If you are going to make a clean install of your HDD, then make a backup of your data to an external USB-HDD, (because a clean install wipe the drive), boot your computer from the suggested USB-win7-64bit and when finished installing the OS, you can then re-copy your data to the drive.

 

[Spite]

I don't have an external HDD...

 

[JOHN47]

You have to purchase one because it is imperative for you later to make images of your OS, or you can burn your data into a DVD.

Good luck

 

[Spite]

Thanks, I'm now burning some important stuff, but I need a lot of DVDs for backuping all of my data.

 

[JOHN47]

That is why i've suggested an external HDD.

 

[Spite]

Yes, but it cost too much for me...

 

[Prof Kerfuffle]

Thanks, but how to back up 150 GB...
I have a lot of thing on my PC, so I need a professional answer, should I delete whole hard drive or I can delete just C partition...

I would suggest starting on a clean drive but if you want it is possible to install windows on a seperate partition and have a 15GB partition aside to store data.

You can buy sata drives cheap these days though.

 

[DeaconFrost]

Yes, but it cost too much for me...

Sorry if this sounds mean, but if you don't have a way of backing up the 150 GB, then that data isn't really important to you. External drives are very cheap, so you need to decide what costs more....buying the drive, or taking a risk to lose all of that data.

Simply put, if it is important, you back it up. If you don't want to back it up, it isn't important.

 

[Spite]

Yes, I understand you.
But my question actually is:
When I'm installing 64-bit OS on before used 32-bit OS, should I delete whole hard disk drive, or I can delete only C partition (there is installed OS)?
Let's don't talk about my data...
I just need a technical answer for this question because I never use 64-bit OS.

 

[Rhammstein]

That question has me curious. Are you storing all of your data on a partition 'other' than C:?

If so this process may be simpler than anyone has thought.

 

[Spite]

I have two partitions C and D. My data are on D, and System data and installed programs are on C.

 

[JOHN47]

So well Spite
Go to this tutorial and find the answer to your questions.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/20146-custom-install-windows-7-a.html

Hope that helps

 

[Rhammstein]

You should be good to go. Go ahead and make sure you don't need any data from C: and go ahead with the install. Format/install to C:.

Keep in mind this isn't much protection, your data will not be safe until you have a proper way of backing it up.

 

[Spite]

@JOHN47
I know how to install Win 7.
@Rhammstein
Ok, thanks...

 

[DeaconFrost]

You still should back up the data, like it or not. Why take a chance?

If the D is an extended partition, and not a primary stand-alone partition, you could cause some issues by deleting C. If they were two separate hard disks, you could just unplug D until you get Windows 7 installed, but it seems as though they are one drive (my assumption).

A lot can go wrong when you mess with partitions that hold data you feel is important. You're best bet is to back it up. If you do this, and it works fine, but a month later the hard drive dies, your data is lost. Back it up.

 

[Spite]

That's right.
I just need more DVDs...