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    Vista 32 bit & Win 7 Professional 64 bit

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by digi111, Oct 25, 2009.

  1. digi111

    digi111 Notebook Consultant

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    Hello everybody I would like to know if I can upgrade vista home premium 32 upgrade to windows 7 professional. I bought Windows 7 Professional upgrade through my schools student program, and I would like to know the proper way to install windows 7. Thanks!
     
    digi111, Oct 25, 2009
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    CaCHooKa Man Notebook Guru

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    you cant go from 32 bit to 64 bit without doing a clean install
     
    CaCHooKa Man, Oct 25, 2009
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    Alright Thanks!
     
    digi111, Oct 25, 2009
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    imsupermattt Notebook Enthusiast

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    you can upgrade to 64 bit, and I would to increase how much ram you can use in the future.

    There is a known issue with the student download of the 64 bit Windows 7. You'll need to order the disc to perform the upgrade or create you own iso file and burn a disc. A little googleing and I was able to do it without too much trouble.

    I have a E1505.
     
    imsupermattt, Oct 26, 2009
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    Yes I created the ISO, it took sometime but I was able to do it!
     
    digi111, Oct 26, 2009
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