Windows 7 32bit installed from upgrade, want 64bit

[josephalee]

I purchased Windows 7 for my Vista machine & installed the 32 bit version. I would like to install the 64bit version. Can this be done with the upgrade disks?

 

[DocBrown]

Is your hardware 64bit capable ? Did you get a 32bit & a 64bit DVD ?
You cannot upgrade 32bit directly to 64bit, It will have to be a clean install.

Check out our tutorials section.

 

[josephalee]

Yes, I have a 64bit DVD. My concern is since, I no longer have Vista on my machine, will it accept the 64bit from the licensing aspect.

 

[DocBrown]

Yes, I have a 64bit DVD. My concern is since, I no longer have Vista on my machine, will it accept the 64bit from the licensing aspect.

The serial Key you got with the 32bit & the 64bit DVD SET, will work on either one, but not BOTH if on different computers. Same Win7 version ? Home Prem, Prof, Ult ?

 

[josephalee]

Yes, both DVDs are Professional

 

[DocBrown]

You are probably good to go.

You might want to check out Windows easy transfer to back up any settings, files, etc.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/11470-windows-easy-transfer-transfer-computers.html?ltr=W

 

[karlsnooks]

I purchased Windows 7 for my Vista machine & installed the 32 bit version. I would like to install the 64bit version. Can this be done with the upgrade disks?

Your question re installing 64 bit system appears to have been well-answered.

To determine the 64-bit capabilities of your system:
CPU Support: a)64 bit operating system?, b)Hardware Data Execution Prevention?, c)Hardware Virtualization?
GRC|SecurAble: Determine Processor Security Features|


To help you in completing info about your system:
SPECCY- System Information Tool
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