How to upgrade Win Next Starter Retail 32bit To any Win 7 64bit ver

Tomer35

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Hello forum.

On my way to downgrade Win10 back to 7, on my Satellite Toshiba U840, found out that my serial number for windows 7 was for Starter Retail version.
That is odd because i remember that my windows 7 was 64bit and supported all of the windows features,
in comparison to what Starter Retail provides. I ran alot of graphic programs on 3 years ago...

Is it possible to upgrade the retail version to any Win 7 64 bit version?

Thank you for your time!
 

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Toshiba
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Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit 10240 Multiprocessor Free
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Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3317U CPU @ 1.70GHz
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(1) Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000 (2) AMD Radeon HD 7500M/7600
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(1) Intel(R) Display Audio (2) High Definition Audio Devic
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1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 59 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) SSDSpace (2) 51ET5811R3AHN8NT
Windows 7 Starter was only available in 32bit.

Most people will be happy with Windows 7/64 Home Premium.
To go from a 32 bit Windows 7 to a 64 bit Windows 7 you will need to do a Clean Install.

We need your system spec to get a idea whether a 32 or 64 bit would be best.

Please use this tutorial by Brink to help you fill in your specs.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/180324-system-info-see-your-system-specs.html
 

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Thanks Layback Bear, for your quick reply.

I've updated my specs for you to see.

Pardon me but I think you misunderstood my question.
I'm certain that I had windows 7 64bit installed before upgraded to win10.
When I decided to downgrade, I have found out that the serial number, used by the store from which i bought the laptop, was that of windows starter retail edition.

With that said, I'm trying to find out if I downgrade to 7 retail (coz I have only that windows version serial number) how did the store upgrade me to a win 7 64bit version.

Thank you for your patience
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit 10240 Multip...Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3317U CPU @ 1.70GHz4.00 GB(1) Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000 (2) AMD Radeon ...
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba
OS
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit 10240 Multiprocessor Free
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3317U CPU @ 1.70GHz
Motherboard
Type2 - Board Vendor Name1 Type2 - Board Product Name1
Memory
4.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
(1) Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000 (2) AMD Radeon HD 7500M/7600
Sound Card
(1) Intel(R) Display Audio (2) High Definition Audio Devic
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 59 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) SSDSpace (2) 51ET5811R3AHN8NT
O.K flipped my comp and found the original Windows serial number sticker:confused:

It says I had Win7 Home Prem OM, god knows I I know what that means.
Weird that the ShowKeysPlus stated i had Win Next Retail....

Anyway, Thanks again.
I'll post if I get stuck...
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit 10240 Multip...Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3317U CPU @ 1.70GHz4.00 GB(1) Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000 (2) AMD Radeon ...
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba
OS
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit 10240 Multiprocessor Free
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3317U CPU @ 1.70GHz
Motherboard
Type2 - Board Vendor Name1 Type2 - Board Product Name1
Memory
4.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
(1) Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000 (2) AMD Radeon HD 7500M/7600
Sound Card
(1) Intel(R) Display Audio (2) High Definition Audio Devic
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 59 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) SSDSpace (2) 51ET5811R3AHN8NT
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