Windows 7 Upgrading From 32 bit to 64 bit

[trevbp]

Already installed Windows 7 Professional 32 bit via valid MSDN account. I now want to go to 64 bit as 32 bit version cannot address all of installed 6gb RAM.

My question is did my original MSDN download include both 32 bit and 64 bit versions and therefore I can 'reinstall' from that iso or do I have to download specific 64 bit version and use the same key ?

Thanks for anticipated help

Trev

 

[theog]

do I have to download specific 64 bit version and use the same key ?

Yes, you need to download the 64 bit version.

 

[trevbp]

do I have to download specific 64 bit version and use the same key ?

Yes, you need to download the 64 bit version.

Blimey such a quick response ...thanks !

 

[trevbp]

Oops forget to clarify...will i need a new key as well or can I use the key that I use for the 32 bit version ?

 

[Golden]

The same key.

 

[trevbp]

Ta....

 

[AddRAM]

Installing a 64 Bit OS does not guarentee you will use anymore ram than you use now. It`s all about what your motherboard will support. Do some research on your board before you switch.