Multi PC Dilemma

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kjharve

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Hi all,

I've been using Windows 7 since the release of the beta (now using RC) on my old Pentium 4 desktop - it runs a treat!

Then, a couple of weeks ago, I made use of a great offer from Dell (no doubt discounting PCs pre-Win 7 launch) and bought a laptop. The laptop is pre-installed with Vista 64 and so I've ordered the Windows 7 upgrade.

Ok, so the dilemma is, the licence on the RC version expires in May (I think) so what do I do at that point? Am I right in saying the Win 7 upgrade won't work on my desktop as it's 64-bit? Is there any way around this? Or do I have to bite the bullet and buy a 32-bit edition of Win 7 for my desktop?

Please advise,

Kev
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 RC
CPU
Pentium 4 3.06Ghz
Memory
2Gb
Graphics Card(s)
Radeon X1650
A clean install would have no problems.
But why wouldnt the 64bit upgrade to a 64bit?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Blue Shards 1.0
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II 555 Black Edition Quad Core OC'd to 4.0GHz
Motherboard
ASUS M4A88T-M
Memory
G Skill RipJaw 1333MHz 4GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI raideon 4250 HD/XFX ATI Radeon 1GB HD4650
Sound Card
Realteck HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
2x 22" Widescreen HD Monitors
Hard Drives
500GB Sata 7500RPM
80GB IDE
PSU
850W OCUK Modular
Case
Antec Dark Fleet DF-30
Cooling
Titan Fenrir Pro (CPU)
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless
Mouse
Logitech Wireless
Internet Speed
24Meg
Other Info
Getting soon-
2TB 7200RPM HDD
+8GB RAM
30GB SSD
HD6950/70
Sorry, probably didn't make myself very clear. The desktop is running a 32-bit OS and is about 5 years old. So don't think it will run a 64-bit OS.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 RC
CPU
Pentium 4 3.06Ghz
Memory
2Gb
Graphics Card(s)
Radeon X1650

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built them myself, Science Experiments !
OS
Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
CPU
AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200mhz, AMDx64 2.8G
Motherboard
SIS 755, ECS-K8M890M-M (Ult 7600), GigaByte & others
Memory
2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM, 32gb on FX8350
Graphics Card(s)
Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Sound Card
on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
19" flat scr, 28" I-Inc widescr,22" Emprex Widescr, 23" Acer
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
PSU
430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case
All Generic Full Towers
Cooling
Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Keyboard
Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
Mouse
Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
Fast Cable InterNet
Antivirus
AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
Browser
IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
Other Info
Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!
kjharve said:
Sorry, probably didn't make myself very clear. The desktop is running a 32-bit OS and is about 5 years old. So don't think it will run a 64-bit OS.
Click to expand...

Run the upgrade advisor off the 64 bit DVD it will tell you!
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Homebrew PC - "Alpha_Dawg"
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit Steve Ballmer Signature Edition
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad - Q9550 - 2.83GHz stock - OC'd to 3.6GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte EP45-UD3P
Memory
4GB DDR2 800MHz (PC6400) OCZ Reaper
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GE Force 8800 GTS
Sound Card
Asus Xonar DX
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster 2333HD
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
WD Caviar Black 750GB - 7200RPM - 32MB cache
WD Caviar Green 1.5TB - 5400RPM - 64MB cache
WD Caviar Green 2.0TB - 5400RPM - 64MB cache
PSU
PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750
Case
Gigabyte 3D Aurora
Cooling
Case is Air - 5ea. 120mm fans (mix of Arctic and Xigmatec)
Keyboard
MS Natural Wireless KB
Mouse
MS Wireless Mouse
Internet Speed
50 mbps down/5 mbps up
Other Info
AVerMedia - AVerTVHD G2 Dual Tuner Card
I upgraded my desktop from Win 7 RC 32bit to Win7 x64 using the Windows 7 Upgrade version. The install routine had no issues with the fact that I was going from 32 to 64 bit.

However, is the Dell upgrade version an OEM version (only allowed to be installed on a Dell) or is it simply THE upgrade version (the same that I installed)? If it is a Dell OEM version that may restrict you from using it to install on your desktop.

BTW, I believe that the RC version starts an annoying tactic of making the OS much harder to use (reboots once an hour or something like that) in March, not May.

edit: Ah, disregard. I see your additional posts now....
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Vostro 420
OS
Windows 7 Pro x64
CPU
3.00 GHz Intel Core2 Quad Q9650
Memory
4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 3400 Series
Monitor(s) Displays
DELL 2405FPW
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Hard Drives
System: 80GB WDC WD800JD-22MSA1
Data: 500GB Hitachi HDP725050GLA360
Internet Speed
Verizon FiOS 20/5 mbps
Other Info
Computing is primarily business use with off-time troubleshooting practice: Remote desktop, scanning and producing invoices, some minor graphics work.
Pentium 4s are not 64bit. They predate it. Unless you have one of the Prescott cores from 2004.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Alienware Aurora ALX R4
OS
Windows 10 Pro (x64)
CPU
Intel Core i7-3930K (3.2GHz - 4.5GHz)
Motherboard
Alienware Aurora-R4 x79
Memory
4x Samsung 4GB PC3-12800 DDR3 (16GB 1600MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia Geforce GTX 690
Sound Card
SteelSeries Siberia Elite
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell UltraSharp U3011
Screen Resolution
2560x1600
Hard Drives
Samsung 850 Pro 256 GB, Seagate 1TB Desktop Hybrid HDD, 2x Western Digital 4TB Green HDD
PSU
875W Some Dell PSU <.<
Case
Alienware Aurora ALX
Cooling
Custom Liquid Cooling (EK CPU & GPU blocks) dual EK 480RAD
Keyboard
Logitech G710+ Mechanical
Mouse
Logitech G700s
Internet Speed
Verizon Fios (50 mbps average)
Other Info
Server: Intel NUC D54250WYK: i5-4250U, 16GB, 256 GB mSATA, Windows Server 2012 R2
Hi BeechV35Pilot - it's the Dell Upgrade version, so you're probably right, I might not be able to install it at all on another machine.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 RC
CPU
Pentium 4 3.06Ghz
Memory
2Gb
Graphics Card(s)
Radeon X1650

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 RC
CPU
Pentium 4 3.06Ghz
Memory
2Gb
Graphics Card(s)
Radeon X1650
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