Windows 7 32-bit to Windows 7 64-bit, different hdds

DrScruggs

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Hello, I've had Windows 7 UE on my new system for about a month now. I'm slowly replacing all of my components and up next is replacing my old 160gb IDE HDD with my secondary 250gb SATA HDD and replacing my secondary with a new 1TB SATA HDD (Just getting rid of IDE). What I'm curious is about is, when I was installing 7, I know one of the options was to Upgrade, meaning it would save all of my installs and files. Backing up files is easy, external 1TB, but after I chose the type of install it asked what drive to install to. Would it be possible to install Windows 7 64-bit running on my 160gb IDE and select my secondary 250gb to install it to and have it automatically move all of my files to that HDD? I'm just trying to avoid the hassle of reinstalling everything (WoW, Photoshop, Illustrator, big stuff). Any help would be greatly appreciated. :cool:

Just for reference, in case anyone needs it, here's my specs:
ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO
AMD Phenom II x4 955 BE 3.2ghz
G.Skill 2x2gb DDR3 1600
WD Caviar Black 1TB
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows 7 32-bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II x4 955 Black Edition 3.2Ghz
Motherboard
ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO AM3 AMD 785G HDMI
Memory
G.SKILL 2x2GB DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
XFX GeForce GTS 250 1GB 256-bit DDR3
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS VH242H
Hard Drives
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 7200 RPM SATA
PSU
Sunbeam 680W ATX12V Modular
Case
NZXT LEXA-NP
Hello, I've had Windows 7 UE on my new system for about a month now. I'm slowly replacing all of my components and up next is replacing my old 160gb IDE HDD with my secondary 250gb SATA HDD and replacing my secondary with a new 1TB SATA HDD (Just getting rid of IDE). What I'm curious is about is, when I was installing 7, I know one of the options was to Upgrade, meaning it would save all of my installs and files. Backing up files is easy, external 1TB, but after I chose the type of install it asked what drive to install to. Would it be possible to install Windows 7 64-bit running on my 160gb IDE and select my secondary 250gb to install it to and have it automatically move all of my files to that HDD? I'm just trying to avoid the hassle of reinstalling everything (WoW, Photoshop, Illustrator, big stuff). Any help would be greatly appreciated. :cool:

Just for reference, in case anyone needs it, here's my specs:
ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO
AMD Phenom II x4 955 BE 3.2ghz
G.Skill 2x2gb DDR3 1600
WD Caviar Black 1TB

Yes the reinstall is a PITA but unfortunately when going from 32 bit to 64 you must.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavillion dv-7 1005 Tx
OS
Win 8 Release candidate 8400
CPU
[email protected]
Memory
4 gigs
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 9600M
Sound Card
HD built-in
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Wxga
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Cooling
none
Internet Speed
45Mb down 5Mb up
If I stuck with 32 would it be the same deal?
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows 7 32-bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II x4 955 Black Edition 3.2Ghz
Motherboard
ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO AM3 AMD 785G HDMI
Memory
G.SKILL 2x2GB DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
XFX GeForce GTS 250 1GB 256-bit DDR3
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS VH242H
Hard Drives
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 7200 RPM SATA
PSU
Sunbeam 680W ATX12V Modular
Case
NZXT LEXA-NP
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