Upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit problem

[vishal88]

Hi,
I would like to upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit in order to use the full 4GB ram i have.
I have downloaded and burnt the 64bit iso, but when i try to install it i get the following message:

what do I do, to upgrade to 64bit?

Thanks!

 

[Airbot]

You can't upgrade from 32 to 64 bit. Sorry, you have to go from 32 to 32 or 64 to 64.

Clean install 64 bit if you want. Copy all your programs and files to transfer over.

 

[Paultx]

You can't upgrade from 32 to 64 bit. Sorry, you have to go from 32 to 32 or 64 to 64.

Clean install 64 bit if you want. Copy all your programs and files to transfer over.

Do you know whether it is possible to use Windows Easy Transfer to move programs installed in 32-bit Windows Vista to 64-bit Windows 7? I mean, will things work in the latter the way they did in the former without problems?

I intend to do a clean install of Seven/64 on the same disk I will remove Vista/32 from. And I want to avoid, if possible, the pain of reinstalling a huge lot of stuff, let alone re-registering software like Office 2007, TuneUp Utilities, WinZip, and others.

 

[Shinobi73]

You can't upgrade from 32 to 64 bit. Sorry, you have to go from 32 to 32 or 64 to 64.

Clean install 64 bit if you want. Copy all your programs and files to transfer over.

Do you know whether it is possible to use Windows Easy Transfer to move programs installed in 32-bit Windows Vista to 64-bit Windows 7? I mean, will things work in the latter the way they did in the former without problems?

I intend to do a clean install of Seven/64 on the same disk I will remove Vista/32 from. And I want to avoid, if possible, the pain of reinstalling a huge lot of stuff, let alone re-registering software like Office 2007, TuneUp Utilities, WinZip, and others.

Sad to say but currently the programs are set up to run on 32 bit so even if you use Windows Easy Transfer the programs would not be able to sinc with the 64bit platform. You can backup files but the program you would need to reinstall

 

[Paultx]

Thanks, Shinobi73.

 

[Shinobi73]

Thanks, Shinobi73.

No problem check back in case you need any more assistance!

 

[TheJay]

Has an easier option come along now, so I don't have to manually reinstall all my programs if I wish to convert from 32 bit Windows 7 to 64 bit Windows 7?

 

[Golden]

Hi Sheep,

Nope, unfortunately not. To go from 32 to 64 bit, you have to re-install.

Important: if you have 32 bit Home Premium, you MUST install 64 bit Home Premium. The versions must be the same, or the installation will not work.

Regards,
Golden

 

[TheJay]

That is unfortunate, I think I will wait until I upgrade my hardware or I will have to go through activation twice. Thank you for your help.

 

[steevilweevil]

I've had a look round and this seemed like the best place to post this. From what I understand it's a clean install to go from 32 bit to 64 bit. But I've also read that the DVD copies come with a DVD for each, and the license key works for both.

I downloaded mine from DigitalRiver with a student discount as an upgrade from Vista to windows 7 pro 32. I now need to go up to 64 bit. If I download a copy of pro 64 bit, will my license key work on it? Or will I need to buy a new key? Will I just need to buy an upgrade or will I need to buy it in full? I'm still technically a student for another 2 days yet (although as far as I'm aware the license should be legit for ever once it's paid for, right?).

 

[Bill2]

The key will work on both 32 and 64 bit installs.

 

[gregrocker]

Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version

I would not use Windows Easy Transfer for several reasons:

1) We see regular cases where it fails, leaving files inaccessible or messed up.
2) It imports settings via hidden AppData folders, which is a corruption path into a clean reinstall that partially defeats the purpose.
3) It is nearly as easy to drag your active User account folder, or active User sub-folders to external, stick or DVD. Then Organize>Select All drag each folder's contents as a group to the corresponding folder in the left-hand Explorer tree to repopulate those folders in the new install. Takes minutes to do, only wait is for large batches to copy while you do something else.

 

[steevilweevil]

The key will work on both 32 and 64 bit installs.

Thanks. Is there anywhere to download an ISO of the 64 version then? When I downloaded it originally I had the option to download one or the other, rather than both as you would get with the DVD version, and looking around I can only see places to buy it now...

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello steevilweevil, welcome to Seven Forums!


It is against forum rules to post download links to MS software, though Google is your friend!

 

[steevilweevil]

That's what I thought, was wondering if there was a legal place to download it direct from microsoft...I see where it's going though...Cheers!

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Cheers mate.

 

[gregrocker]

You should be able to go back to Digital River to download a 64 bit installer with your purchase receipt. If not there are links on the web to "Official Win7 ISO Downloads" which will take you to their site's download links.

Burn to DVD or write to flash stick using this tool: Windows 7 USB-DVD Download Tool

Here are tips to get a perfect reinstall - use the ones which apply: Reinstalling Windows 7

 

[sweetnightmare]

hi guys, info query,

i have a win7 home premium 32bit?

so, therefore, i cant upgrade to win7 ultimate 64bit? right?

thanks

 

[ignatzatsonic]

You can change to Ultimate, but it would have to be a clean install since you are changing from 32 to 64.

 

[IamLEGEND]

daamn,, all software gone then..