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    Going from 32-bit XP to 64-bit Windows 7

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by xxAVxx, Oct 24, 2009.

  1. xxAVxx

    xxAVxx Notebook Consultant

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    I'm having the most difficult (and confusing time) trying to figure out how to get the process correct.

    I put the disc in while in XP and got the message "This installation disc isn't compatible with your version of Windows. To upgrade, you need the correct installation disc. [...] To install a new copy of Windows, restart (boot) your computer using the installation disc, and then select Custom (advanced)."

    So, I went into my BIOS and change the boot order so that the CD-ROM would be first. Put the 64-bit W7 disc in and restarted. It starts with the boot from CD message. Asks for me to push any button. I do and nothing happens it just continues to load up XP.

    Is there something I'm missing? Everything I'm reading says I need a clean installation in order to transition from XP 32-bit to W7 64-bit but I think there is a piece I'm missing.

    Thanks for any help.
     
    xxAVxx, Oct 24, 2009
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  2. intoflatlines

    intoflatlines Notebook Consultant

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    Where did you get your disk?
     
    intoflatlines, Oct 24, 2009
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  3. xxAVxx

    xxAVxx Notebook Consultant

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    Amazon.

    It's the W7 Home Premium Family Pack.
     
    xxAVxx, Oct 24, 2009
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  4. pmassey31545

    pmassey31545 Whats the mission sir?

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    Maybe your processor doesn't support 64 bit. How old is it? What type? Name and brand.
     
    pmassey31545, Oct 24, 2009
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  5. xxAVxx

    xxAVxx Notebook Consultant

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    I ran the Windows Advisor as well and it showed everything checked out just fine.

    My System:

    *Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz
    *GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L Motherboard
    *Windows XP Pro 32-bit
    *G. Skill 4GB
    *Radeon HD 3870 OC
    *WD Caviar 250GB HD
    *WD Caviar 650GB HD
     
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  6. pmassey31545

    pmassey31545 Whats the mission sir?

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    Hmmmmm! Yes it supports 64. Sounds like a disc problem. Check it on another rig if you can just to see if it will load. That will tell you if the disc is the problem....
     
    pmassey31545, Oct 24, 2009
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    Unplug all external devices you have attached to your PC, its easy to overlook USB devices, such as printers, USB drives, etc. Of course not keyboard or mouse but all other devices. Manytimes they cause problems during the boot cycle.
     
    deeastman, Oct 24, 2009
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    I just tried the disc in my Fiance's PC and it booted just fine. I think the problem may either be some BIOS setting or the fact that I'm using a wireless keyboard.

    So, I'm trying the wired keyboard now to see if the start-up will recognize my key press.
     
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  9. xxAVxx

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    That was the problem -- the wireless keyboard.
     
    xxAVxx, Oct 24, 2009
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  10. pmassey31545

    pmassey31545 Whats the mission sir?

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    HA! Good for you. Off you go to Windows 7 Wonderland.
     
    pmassey31545, Oct 24, 2009
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