Solved Upgrading from Windows 7 32bit to Windows 7 64bit

[ellellell1]

Hello, I am wanting to upgrade my Toshiba Satellite L750/0T1 from Windows 7 Home premium 32bit to Windows 7 Home premium 64bit.

I understand that this process will wipe all my data, and I am wanting to do a clean install during this upgrade.

I have also checked that my laptop is compatible with 64bit.

First of, would I be able to upgrade using my existing Windows 7 Product Key?
Or would I have to buy a new Windows 7 Home premium 64bit OS with a new Product Key?

I bought my laptop from DSE a few years ago and was wondering if they would be able to make a deal of some sort that would save me from buying a new Windows 7 Home premium 64bit OS.

Would there also be anyway for me to keep a copy of the Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit Disc?

Any help with this would be greatly appreciated .

 

[AddRAM]

Your key will work for 64 bit, you don`t have to buy anything.

Do you have a 64 bit disc ?

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html

 

[ellellell1]

No I don't, I don't have a disk for 32bit either.

My laptop came preinstalled with Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit.

I have tried doing an ISO file, but when I run it there is always an error about SPWIZENG.dll and autorun.dll?

Would I be correct in downloading the 64bit version of Windows 7 Home Premium and using my 32bit product key when I do a clean reinstall?

Is there a process for downloading the correct ISO file and burning to a disk that I could follow, to make sure I do it correctly?

 

[AddRAM]

Read the 1st tutorial, it will tell you all you need.

AFTER reading the tutorials, ask any questions BEFORE you start.

You don`t have a 32 bit key, you have a Windows activation key

And please download the network drivers for your computer and put on a cd or a flash drive (usb stick) before you start, so you can install them and get online once you`re done with your new install.

http://support.toshiba.com/

 

[ellellell1]

For the first step would I download a 32bit ISO or a 64bit ISO (I assume 64bit since I am upgrading?)
i.e would it be the x64 or x86?

Also which one of these would be the correct one to download?

• Windows 7 Home Premium x64 SP1 U (media refresh)
• Windows 7 Home Premium x64 SP1 (old)
• Windows 7 Home Premium x64 RTM
• Windows 7 Home Premium N x64 RTM
• Windows 7 Home Premium x64 RTM (not bootable)
• Windows 7 Home Premium N x64 RTM (not bootable)

I have also noted that some of the downloads have not been consistently available. Would this affect me downloading the ISO files? Would I have to use a software downloader of some sort?

 

[AddRAM]

The 1st one on your list.

Use this site.

http://www.mydigitallife.info/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-from-digital-river/

English x64: X17-58997.iso

 

[ellellell1]

Thanks, would it also be best to still use the Windows 7 USB-DVD Download Tool?

Or do you have a better suggestion?
I know some people have said burning a disc at a lower speed works best.

 

[Britton30]

The w7 iso links in this tutorial are the only ones allowed on Seven Forums.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html
The download page:
Windows 7 Direct Download Links, Official Disk Images from Digital River

 

[ignatzatsonic]

You don't need a software downloader. All you need is a blank DVD.

How to burn the ISO varies depending on which burner application you use.

Here's how to do it using just Windows 7:

Burn a CD or DVD from an ISO file

Here's how to do it with Imgburn, a popular and reliable program:

How to write an image file to a disc using ImgBurn - Guides - ImgBurn Support Forum

 

[Britton30]

The Windows 7 USB-DVD Download Tool is a simple way to burn a bootable DVD or make a bootable USB stick. I don't know why the call it a download tool.

 

[AddRAM]

Here`s another tool to burn the iso to dvd.

Free ISO Burner

 

[ellellell1]

Awesome! I managed to successfully burn and run the Windows 7 Setup x64 version!

Looks like I'm fine from this point onwards. I'll post anymore questions about this as I think of them.
Thanks for everyone's help .

 

[AddRAM]

Excellent

 

[Britton30]

Good to hear Elle, we'll be here.

 

[ellellell1]

Hey, I do actually have a question about Microsoft Office 2010.

I have it installed on my laptop at the moment and I'm wanting to reinstall it when I do my clean install. I have the product key for Office I just need a specific download link. Reason being because I purchased it using Microsoft's HUP program. I have found the exact link download I need, but the link is broken. Would anyone else know a alternative download link for this? The exe file I need is X17-75371.exe (new SP1) aka Office 2010 Professional Plus x64.

Here's the download page I found (some links are broken)
Office 2010 Direct Download Links .


Or would I just be able to run the 32bit version instead? (I already have the installation for 32bit)

 

[Britton30]

Running the x64 (64 bit) edition also requires an x64 Windows edition. The advantages of Office x64 is a bit better performance. Disadvantage is that it doesn't support most third party plugins and add-ons. Microsoft actually discourages the use of the x64 editions. So unless you're absolutely sure you need an x64 edition, you should choose x86 (32 bit).

I think MS would rather you use the 32 bit version anyway.
Yes, it will run on a 64 bit system.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

As far as I know, Microsoft says most people are better off with the 32 bit version of Office 2010 for maximum compatibility with Office add-ins.

Regardless, here's a link at Microsoft; I've never used it and don't know what version it leads to:

https://www20.downloadoffice2010.mi...y.aspx?ref=backup&country_id=US&culture=EN-US

 

[ellellell1]

Okay, Thanks.

I might just stick with the 32bit version then .

 

[ellellell1]

I have now installed Windows 7 Home premium 64bit on my computer!
The activation was no problem, and I managed to install my drivers as well.

Thanks for everyone's help and support

 

[AddRAM]

Super Good job