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    64bit and 32bit in upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by darthvader1432, Jun 26, 2009.

  1. darthvader1432

    darthvader1432 - Audiophile -

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    Ok so I haen't been able to get a clear answer about this

    I have vista64

    I want windows 64bit

    If I preorder the upgradewindows 7 will it come with 64bit??

    PLS FAST BECUASE MY parents are coming home right now to preorder it.
     
    darthvader1432, Jun 26, 2009
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  2. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    It's so sick that MS didn't even have any information regarding this. In the system requirements it says 32-bit or 64-bit processor and 1 GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) of RAM. So I assume that either a single DVD has both versions or the box contains 2 DVD's.
     
    coolguy, Jun 26, 2009
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  3. darthvader1432

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    ok, yea for real they don't even tell us

    This is from amazon

    hopefully that means they have 64bit edition
     
    darthvader1432, Jun 26, 2009
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  4. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    Win 7 Home Premium doesn't have "Full system image backup ability" unlike the Professional and Ultimate versions.
     
    coolguy, Jun 26, 2009
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  5. darthvader1432

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    what does that mean?
     
    darthvader1432, Jun 26, 2009
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    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    You can create a full system backup (Programs and everything) with Win 7 Pro and ultimate versions.
     
    coolguy, Jun 26, 2009
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    can you do that with vista premium? because thats what i have right now. don't you need an external hd to do that?
     
    darthvader1432, Jun 26, 2009
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    According to P. Thurott, it appears that every retail box will include both x86 and x64 disks.

    http://community.winsupersite.com/b...he-day-do-you-get-32-bit-or-64-bit-discs.aspx
     
    Fountainhead, Jun 27, 2009
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  9. lottdod_1999

    lottdod_1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    you can do that with a program like acronis true image home I believe.
     
    lottdod_1999, Jun 27, 2009
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    fiveo, Jun 28, 2009
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  11. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    Yup, the upgrade comes with both 32-bit and 64-bit disks. As fiveo pointed out, it's on MS's site.
     
    crash, Jun 29, 2009
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  12. ViciousXUSMC

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    yeah you can, keep an eye out it goes on sale from time to time for under $20 and im sure its probably much better than the built in windows stuff.

    Plus they have always offered a free trail of the product that you can use.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jun 29, 2009
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  13. caldavo

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    If I have a 32-bit version of Vista Home, can it be upgraded to 64-bit Win7?
     
    caldavo, Jul 20, 2009
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    Yes, but it will have to be a clean install, and not an upgrade, since you're switching architectures.
     
    Morizche, Jul 20, 2009
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    Budding, Jul 20, 2009
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