upgrading to 64

[Ether]

hi , i don't know if this is a silly question
> is it possible to "upgrade" win 7 from 32 to 64 ?! can i do this in anyway but without formatting my system ..!!

 

[kegobeer]

No. You cannot upgrade any 32 bit system to a 64 bit system. That move requires a clean install.

 

[Ether]

No. You cannot upgrade any 32 bit system to a 64 bit system. That move requires a clean install.

thank you for your time and help

 

[Nikkeli]

However, I believe you can do easy transfer to back up data and settings, to save you from reconfiguring your apps again.

 

[ken9122]

However, I believe you can do easy transfer to back up data and settings, to save you from reconfiguring your apps again.

Yes, I've done it several times and it works.

Ken

 

[Ether]

However, I believe you can do easy transfer to back up data and settings, to save you from reconfiguring your apps again.

Hmm. Interesting ,
can you or anyone else talk a little bit about this point and how to achieve it ..
pls , even in tiny steeps

thanks again

 

[bobtran]

However, I believe you can do easy transfer to back up data and settings, to save you from reconfiguring your apps again.

Hmm. Interesting ,
can you or anyone else talk a little bit about this point and how to achieve it ..
pls , even in tiny steeps

thanks again

What I have done is move all my files and folders to the desktop prior to the upgrade, Then do the New clean upgrade, then look for windows.old in the C: directory tree and find you files and folders where you put them before the upgrade usually users-your_user_name-desktop, now move them where you want them to be and reinstall your applications. I also export all favorites, bookmarks, contacts, and emails before the upgrade and place them on the desktop. I haven't had any luck getting my pictures,music, etc back after the upgrade if they are left in the "My Music, My Pictures, My Documents, etc" which is why I recommend moving them to the desktop and not using the system default folders. Best of luck, I have been much happier on x64 and I have found all the drivers required to run my peripherals.

 

[Ether]

However, I believe you can do easy transfer to back up data and settings, to save you from reconfiguring your apps again.

Hmm. Interesting ,
can you or anyone else talk a little bit about this point and how to achieve it ..
pls , even in tiny steeps

thanks again

What I have done is move all my files and folders to the desktop prior to the upgrade, Then do the New clean upgrade, then look for windows.old in the C: directory tree and find you files and folders where you put them before the upgrade usually users-your_user_name-desktop, now move them where you want them to be and reinstall your applications. I also export all favorites, bookmarks, contacts, and emails before the upgrade and place them on the desktop. I haven't had any luck getting my pictures,music, etc back after the upgrade if they are left in the "My Music, My Pictures, My Documents, etc" which is why I recommend moving them to the desktop and not using the system default folders. Best of luck, I have been much happier on x64 and I have found all the drivers required to run my peripherals.

i can see clearly now
thank you for your help and support

 

[ken9122]

Ether, check out the tutoual on Windows Easy Transfer on this site. covers it pretty well.

Ken

 

[Ether]

Ether, check out the tutoual on Windows Easy Transfer on this site. covers it pretty well.

Ken

thank you ken ,, i'll check it now
btw i can do it easily with the previous posts ,but first i have to buy win x64
or do s.t about it to get it

thanx again mR.kEn and all good ppl here ..

 

[FZ21Z]

Considering how quick Windows 7 takes to install, was 35mins total for me to install x64, you might as well just do that.

 

[Dinesh]

Also, to check if your processor really supports 64 bit, check out the link in my sig.

 

[Ether]

Considering how quick Windows 7 takes to install, was 35mins total for me to install x64, you might as well just do that.

thanx 4 your comment

Also, to check if your processor really supports 64 bit, check out the link in my sig.

I've done this test before

thanx..