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    32 bit to 64 bit

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by cichlid81, Oct 7, 2009.

  1. cichlid81

    cichlid81 Notebook Guru

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    Hello, is it possible when upgrading to Win 7 from vista to move from 64 bit if your system is 32? The lenovo multi touch x200 does not offer home 64 as an option, I noticed on windows site that it says only 64 to 64, but I'm wondering if there is anyway around this. Thanks
     
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    You need to check your Laptop Hardware(basically CPU/Motherboard).
    If it supports 64bit Architecture, then, you can install 64bit OSes and 32bit OSes.
    If it supports only 32bit Architecture, then, you can only have 32bit OSes.
     
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    The "64 to 64" thing is only if you want to do an in-place upgrade. If you're ok with doing a clean install, then you can go 32-to-64, and you can even do that clean install using an upgrade license key and disc, as long as you have some version of XP or Vista (any bit) on the system.

    You will need a 64-bit upgrade/install disc, though, to install 64-bit Win 7. And obviously you need to have a 64-bit cpu too.
     
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  4. cichlid81

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    Thank you, I have no problem do a clean install, since I'm paying for the upgrade I don't want to pay twice to be able to have the 64 bit, so you are saying that when microsoft sends me my win 7 upgrade I can use that disc for either 32 or 64? whichever I choose as long as I do a clean install?
     
    cichlid81, Oct 7, 2009
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  5. badboy_77

    badboy_77 Notebook Enthusiast

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    upgrade options:
    Vista 32bit/(x86) to Win7 32bit/(x86)
    Vista 64bit/(x64) to Win7 64bit/(x64)

    Upgrade Not Possible:
    Vista 32bit/(x86) to Vista 64bit/(x64) or Win7 64bit(x64)

    Clean Install (Reformat/Wipe Everything/Empty Harddrive)
    Any 32bit/(x86) OS - Perferred Win2k (Win2000) or later if system supports it.
    Any 64bit/(x64) OS - as long as your system supports it.

    does this clear things up?
     
    badboy_77, Oct 7, 2009
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    The disk won't contain both 32 bit and 64 bit. You want a x64 upgrade disk of win7 home or x64 full win7 home edition disk.

    The x64 upgrade disk will need to detect a valid Vista installation first, then it will, in your case, proceed to a clean install.
     
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  7. swarmer

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    Yup.

    Right.

    I'm saying you need to get a 64-bit Windows 7 disc. Exactly what Microsoft or anyone else is willing to send you, or how much money they'll charge in order to do so, I have no idea.
     
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  8. surfasb

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    You should just post the Ed Bott chart.
    http://i.zdnet.com/blogs/windows-upgrade-chart-eb-remake-final3.png
     
    surfasb, Oct 7, 2009
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  9. neilnat

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    Retail copies of Windows 7 contain both the 32 and 64 bit versions (Upgrades and full versions). OEM copies of Windows 7 contain only one version. Upgrades provided by OEM's in the free Upgrade program... well, I don't think we know yet.

    So, if you paid for your Windows 7 (more than just shipping) you will get both versions, or at least be able to select your version. If you got a free upgrade, well then don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
     
    neilnat, Oct 8, 2009
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    The free OEM Upgrade program are unlikely going to be retail versions IMO. I could be wrong though. They could just send us retail versions.
     
    surfasb, Oct 8, 2009
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