Is there a 64 bit on my Win 7 Ultimate N?

[mushuy]

Hi, I have Windows Ultimate N 32 bit installed and wondering if there is a 64 bit version in the download I was given? I have a legit key and the download is the original download when I purchased it. Or do I need to download the 64 bit version and will my key work if I do?

 

[Computer0304]

You will have to deactivate and reinstall using a seperate 64 bit installer. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/165472-product-key-number-uninstall-deactivate-windows.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html

 

[Layback Bear]

My understanding is with a downloaded ISO of Windows 7
32 you will need to download a Windows 7 64 version that matches your key.

 

[theog]

NO need to deactivate the Product key, just reinstall with x64.

To clean install:
1) Clean the HD Drive, using Step one in this tutorial:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html
than
2a) clean install with the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disk.
2b) http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html?ltr=C

2c) http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...e-firmware-interface-install-windows-7-a.html

 

[theog]

You don`t want to use the N version. Download a new iso from here.

Official Windows 7 SP1 ISO from Digital River « My Digital Life

I have Windows Ultimate N 32 bit

Why would the OP need to buy a new key.

 

[AddRAM]

Did someone say he would need a new key ?

 

[theog]

You don`t want to use the N version. Download a new iso from here.

Official Windows 7 SP1 ISO from Digital River « My Digital Life

I have Windows Ultimate N 32 bit

Why would the OP need to buy a new key.

Did someone say he would need a new key ?

You don`t want to use the N version.

A Windows Ultimate N key will only work with a Windows Ultimate N DVD.

 

[AddRAM]

Alrighty then, I did not know that

I just thought N didn`t come with IE MCE etc. and that was that, didn`t know the key mattered.

Thanks Theog, Could you find me a link with that info ?

 

[theog]

The N & KN are Special purpose editions

Windows 7 editions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
under
Special-purpose editions

What is a Windows 7 N edition? - Microsoft Windows

 

[AddRAM]

Thank You

I take it it`s considered a whole different operating system ?????

 

[Computer0304]

No. It is just does not have some software for countries with laws that do not allow bundled software which you could get alternatives for like Korea. The difference of K (Korea) and N (Others) is that there is a link in IE for K for alternatives of Live Messenger and Media Player.

 

[AddRAM]

I found the downloads for Home Premium and Pro N, but no Ultimate, but that link is DEAD

 

[Computer0304]

Have you tried heidoc? The tutorial I shared reccomends it.

 

[AddRAM]

Yep , I see em there. No Ultimate iso downlaod and that what he needs.

 

[Layback Bear]

A little information I hope is helpful.

What is a Windows 7 N edition? - Microsoft Windows

I already have an N edition of Windows 7. How can I upgrade to another N edition?

If you want to move up to a different N edition of Windows 7, you can use Windows Anytime Upgrade. If you want to move from an N edition of Windows 7 to a non-N edition of Windows 7, you'll need to buy the non-N edition of Windows 7 you want, and perform a clean installation. For more information about installing Windows 7, see Installing and reinstalling Windows 7.

 

[AddRAM]

Ray also gave good info in post #9

@mushuy

If you post your computer specs, we will let you know if it`s even worth it to upgrade to 64 bit on your current PC.

 

[derekimo]

Yep , I see em there. No Ultimate iso downlaod and that what he needs.

If there's another 64bit version there, stage one of this tutorial should fix that,

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/85813-windows-7-universal-installation-disc-create.html

 

[AddRAM]

Wow, I totally forgot about doing that, excellent Derek

 

[derekimo]

I'm always forgetting stuff I used to know.

 

[mushuy]

Ray also gave good info in post #9

@mushuy

If you post your computer specs, we will let you know if it`s even worth it to upgrade to 64 bit on your current PC.

Actually I bought a game and it requires 64 bit. I didn't know at the time of purchase and don't want to waste the money. I do have 6 GB RAM installed and 64 bit will allow me to use it.

I'll try the universal installation disc trick, thx Derek!