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[Krog]

Hi, I got a Windows 7 OME 32bit disc lying around, and I've go some trouble figuring out if I should try to get a 64 bit (forgot to mention it when I ordered it), or if I should keep it...

I was hoping that someone in here could be able to tell me if I'll be able to install 64 bit even though it says 32 bit...

Heres a list that shows why I'm quite confused about this:

The box says that it's 32 bit
The guy at the store ensured me that I would be able to choose 32 or 64 bit during the install.
My bro tells me that he heard, that theres some official download which allows you to turn 32 bit into 64bit.
He then told me that some dude on another forum, told him that It wasn't possible and that you couldn't get 64bit with 32bit CD.

Can anyone PLEASE tell me if I'll be able to install 64 bit with the CD or if I should try to get a 64bit CD instead?

-Thanks

(Sorry for any headaches and or brain damage I might have caused with my stupidity. :huh

 

[sup3rsprt]

afaik you'll need a 64-bit disc. There is no way to convert a 32-bit only disc into 64-bit.

 

[Krog]

Oh right, almost forgot.. Will I be able to use the key if I borrow a 64bit disc from a friend?

 

[sup3rsprt]

Yes

 

[Krog]

Yes

awesome, Thanks alot!

 

[ba5ik]

The disc you have if OEM does have both 32 and 64, trust me we use it at work everyday...

 

[sup3rsprt]

btw, if you boot from the media you can just as easily figure this out for yourself. If it really has both 32 and 64 bit then it would give you the option to choose.

 

[Krog]

btw, if you boot from the media you can just as easily figure this out for yourself. If it really has both 32 and 64 bit then it would give you the option to choose.

But if it doesn't I wouldn't be able to get a refund or get it traded for a 64 bit one...

I guess you're right though.. : P

 

[sup3rsprt]

Oh, you haven't opened it yet. My mistake.

 

[Tang]

It was my understanding that the retail version would include both 32 and 64 bit, but the OEM version was specific. I bought the OEM x64 version and when I did my install, I was NOT presented with any choice.... Did somebody say that the OEM version DID have both versions?

 

[sup3rsprt]

I bought the OEM x64 version and when I did my install, I was NOT presented with any choice.... Did somebody say that the OEM version DID have both versions?

The disc you have if OEM does have both 32 and 64, trust me we use it at work everyday...

:sarc:

Tang does your disc say only 64-bit on it?

How much space do the files and folders on the DVD take up?

 

[aem]

Whatever is on that CD, the key will dictate what you could install and what you can't. If you ain't given no choices during install, than you got what the key is purchased for.

 

[Dave76]

The way I understand it is the key will work on either 32bit or 64bit of the same version, Home Premium for example.

Looks like OEMs are sending one or the other and not two DVDs, 32bit and 64bit.
Unless, like someone said, both 32bit and 64 bit are both on one DVD, haven't heard this before.

So to answer the OP question, yes you can use someone else's DVD if it's the same version except 64bit, then use your key.

 

[Krog]

Waaaiiiit... So using my friends 64bit disc and the key I bought which apparently is 32bit wont work?

This is confusing.. so many diffrent answers...

 

[Dave76]

When you buy the Retail Upgrade version, you get one 32bit DVD and one 64bit DVD and one key.

Your key is good for one installation of MS Windows OS.
You can decide which one you want to install, 32bit or 64bit.

Some OEMs send you only one DVD, if you don't specify they send 32bit.

Your Key will work, lets say you bought an Upgrade version of Home Premium, you can upgrade from Vista to Win7, pick 32bit or 64bit, the key will work.
As long as your friends OEM upgrade is from the same OEM as yours, it will work.

For well over a year MS and most OEMs will send you a 64bit equivalent version of MS Windows, if you have Vista Home Premium 32bit they will send you Vista Home Premium 64bit, for free or shipping costs. You install the 64bit OS using the same 32bit key that you already have. Most OEM manufacturers Windows OS don't require you to enter a key, it's done automatically.