Windows upgrade (REPAIR) install using Universal Installation CD

[theviewer1985]

Hi Guys

So my 64bit fujitsu lifebook laptop has run into some crazy problems the last few days. Including freezing every several minutes for ages. BSOD a few times a day. Nothing along the taskbar opening. Task Manager making the whole screen turn black... etc etc etc

I researched alot and tried many things, including chkdsk which just takes to long for it to be realistic (i judge it would take about 1 week to finish)

That being said, i want to do a repair install of windows 7, but when i use my universal disc (which has 32bit and 64bit windows 7 on it) it returns the error after the compatibility check:

- You can’t upgrade 64-bit Windows to a 32-bit version of Windows. To upgrade, obtain a 64-bit version of the installation disc, or go online to see how to install Windows 7 and keep your files and settings.

- 32-bit Windows cannot be upgraded to a 64-bit version of Windows. To upgrade, obtain a 32-bit version of the Windows installation disc.

So my question is, is there a workaround for this? I know people can make a universal disc easily, so maybe there is a way to do this in reverse?

Thanks

EDIT: Before anyone worries about human error i can assure you I have 64bit laptop and i am selecting 64bit installation on my disc at the start of the setup

 

[Ztruker]

Are you starting the upgrade from a booted Win 7 system to do an upgrade or Repair install? If so I suggest you back up your data then boot the DVD and do a Clean install, formatting the partition. That should work with no problem.

Alternatively, create a X64 bit DVD (or flash drive) with the correct version of Win 7 and use it instead of the universal installer.

 

[seavixen32]

Check out this tutorial for a clean install of Windows using your COA product key for activation.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html#post1839164

 

[theviewer1985]

Are you starting the upgrade from a booted Win 7 system to do an upgrade or Repair install? If so I suggest you back up your data then boot the DVD and do a Clean install, formatting the partition. That should work with no problem.

Alternatively, create a X64 bit DVD (or flash drive) with the correct version of Win 7 and use it instead of the universal installer.

I'm trying to do a repair install so to avoid losing all my installed programs. You say create a x64 bit DVD. Can i do this without downloading it and taking the 64bit setup off of my universal CD?

 

[theviewer1985]

Check out this tutorial for a clean install of Windows using your COA product key for activation.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html#post1839164

Thanks, but A clean install isn't the problem, it's trying to do an upgrade (repair install)

 

[Ztruker]

No, I think you will need to download the X64 iso from Digital River: Download Windows 7 ISO (Official 32-bit and 64-bit Direct Download Links) « My Digital Life

Takes me about 30 minutes.

 

[seavixen32]

Check out this tutorial for a clean install of Windows using your COA product key for activation.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html#post1839164

Thanks, but A clean install isn't the problem, it's trying to do an upgrade (repair install)

In that case try a repair install, as explained here: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html

 

[gregrocker]

The latest installer and tool to burn to dVD or write to flash stick is in steps 1 and 2 of Clean Reinstall tutorial.

 

[jhbalaji]

Hi Guys

So my 64bit fujitsu lifebook laptop has run into some crazy problems the last few days. Including freezing every several minutes for ages. BSOD a few times a day. Nothing along the taskbar opening. Task Manager making the whole screen turn black... etc etc etc

I researched alot and tried many things, including chkdsk which just takes to long for it to be realistic (i judge it would take about 1 week to finish)

That being said, i want to do a repair install of windows 7, but when i use my universal disc (which has 32bit and 64bit windows 7 on it) it returns the error after the compatibility check:

- You can’t upgrade 64-bit Windows to a 32-bit version of Windows. To upgrade, obtain a 64-bit version of the installation disc, or go online to see how to install Windows 7 and keep your files and settings.

- 32-bit Windows cannot be upgraded to a 64-bit version of Windows. To upgrade, obtain a 32-bit version of the Windows installation disc.

So my question is, is there a workaround for this? I know people can make a universal disc easily, so maybe there is a way to do this in reverse?

Thanks

EDIT: Before anyone worries about human error i can assure you I have 64bit laptop and i am selecting 64bit installation on my disc at the start of the setup

How did you resolved it?
I am also facing the similar issue! Kindly help!

 

[gregrocker]

Please start a new thread, explain fully what are the problems you are trying to overcome.