Upgrade from 32bit to 64bit with different version

[boogeymane]

I have 32bit windows enterprise and i would like to know if it is possible to upgrade to 64bit windows enterprise but with a 64bit pro windows 7 disk?

 

[richc46]

You can go from 32 to 64 or 64 to 32 with a clean install using an upgrade DVD
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html?filter[2]=General Tips

The install should include a format

 

[boogeymane]

So would i still have windows enterprise even though i used windows 7 professional edition 64bit disk?

 

[richc46]

These are the legal rules:

If you buy an upgrade DVD you can do a clean install, but you will only have the upgraded OS after the install.

If you buy the full version, and dual boot, you can have both.

Each edition comes with a 64 and 32 bit DVD. To upgrade you must use the DVD of the edition that you want to upgrade to.

 

[bobkn]

So would i still have windows enterprise even though i used windows 7 professional edition 64bit disk?

You may need to modify the install disk a little:

How to Select Any Edition or Version (SKU) of Windows 7 to Install From Single Edition DVD Disc Media or ISO » My Digital Life

You can avoid .iso utilities if you prepare a bootable USB flash drive:

Use a USB Key to Install Windows 7—Even on a Netbook

(None of this requires serious hacking skills.)

 

[gregrocker]

Unfortunately Enterprise uses a Volume Licensing scheme so it can't be unlocked in the retail version installer since it isn't included.

If you have the Enterprise 90 day trial version you can still download it from the MS website.

 

[Bill2]

I have 32bit windows enterprise and i would like to know if it is possible to upgrade to 64bit windows enterprise but with a 64bit pro windows 7 disk?

This sounds very strange. If you have enterprise version installed, obviously everything including architecture (32 bit or 64 bit), upgrade policies and upgrade methodology would be decided by the company IT department.

So, howcome you're getting to decide? And that too with a pro disk???!!!

 

[boogeymane]

This sounds very strange. If you have enterprise version installed, obviously everything including architecture (32 bit or 64 bit), upgrade policies and upgrade methodology would be decided by the company IT department.

So, howcome you're getting to decide? And that too with a pro disk???!!!

the computer i bought came with enterprise 32bit (it was used) and i would like to go to 64bit but the only windows 7 i can get my hands on is the professional edition.

 

[gregrocker]

How was Enterprise activated? It is normally only activated by Volume Licensing like at a University, corporation, etc.

If you want to migrate to Professional anyway, then wipe the HD to do a clean install: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-optimize-windows-re-installation.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html

 

[boogeymane]

well thanks everyone for all the info. I guess i will just wait till i really need 64bit to take action on the subject.

 

[BCXtreme]

Something else you might want to consider is that Windows 7 Ultimate is the same as Enterprise, except Ultimate is licensed for home users (which Enterprise is not).