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    Clean install from Vista 32-bit to 7 64-bit

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by intel_outside, Nov 20, 2009.

  1. intel_outside

    intel_outside Notebook Geek

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    Running on X200 and have deleted all partitions. When I install there isn't any option on choosing either 32- or 64-bit but when everything is done, it shows 32-bit. How do I get to 64-bit? Did I miss anything?

    I am using an upgrade disc from Lenovo.
     
    intel_outside, Nov 20, 2009
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  2. Garandhero

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    I think you have a 32bit upgrade disk, plus you may able be able to go 32 to 32 bit?
     
    Garandhero, Nov 20, 2009
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    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    yeah, there is a 32bit disk and a 64bit disk. you might just download the 64bit disk in the "how to legally download windows 7" or how ever it's called.
     
    davepermen, Nov 20, 2009
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  4. intel_outside

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    I see. I suppose the product key would work for both options?
     
    intel_outside, Nov 20, 2009
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    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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  6. coolguy

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    The upgrade key (student offer) worked perfectly for my 64-bit clean install.
     
    coolguy, Nov 20, 2009
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    great. well, it should. but if not, those tricks could help. so far, i haven't ever had need for such things, upgrades happen to work here for clean installations without problems, too.
     
    davepermen, Nov 20, 2009
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    dave, I didn't read your post properly :D
     
    coolguy, Nov 20, 2009
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    I have read through these tricks a couple of times, but I do not understand when they are required. I have performed a clean install of Windows 7 HP (x64) twice on my notebook. The first time I did it, I ran the "Custom install" route with my upgrade key, formatted the hard drive and wiped out Win 7 RC (x86). My upgrade key worked perfectly; not tricks required. The second time I did it, I ran the "Custom install" route with my upgrade key, formatted the hard drive and wiped out a badly configured Win 7 HP (x64). My upgrade key worked perfectly; not tricks required. I get the impression that I could install a completely fdisked, formatted new hard drive and still just use the "Custom install" route with my upgrade key.

    When are these tricks required?

    Jeremy
     
    jxtx, Nov 20, 2009
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  10. deeastman

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    You CAN use the upgrade to install on a completely virgin new HD.

    Some have reported being able to activate the first time on a newly formated drive but "most people" have to resort to one of the tricks to activate. I have no statistical information on my use of "most people" just knowledge reading many many posts on the issue.
     
    deeastman, Nov 20, 2009
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    never needed the tricks myself. i mainly posted them here for the reference point. if you happen to have an issue once, you can use one of those tricks.
     
    davepermen, Nov 20, 2009
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