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    Will windows 7 32bit serial work on a 64bit

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by beige, Oct 25, 2009.

  1. beige

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    i just got my msdn account and i am soooo exited , i just want to download the 32bit version for now , but i want to try the 64bit latter , will the 32bit key work on the 64bit ?? , or shall i go for the 64bit from the start, please be 100% sure from ur answer ,
    thanks in advance.
     
    beige, Oct 25, 2009
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  2. deeastman

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    Yes, 100% sure... What do I win :D
     
    deeastman, Oct 25, 2009
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    100% confirmed. I used my MSDN 32-bit key when I installed 64-bit Windows 7.
     
    KingRaptor, Oct 25, 2009
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  4. megadl

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    ummm question.
    what if i already activated my w7 home premium serial key on 32bit ? is it still possible to use the activated key if i install 64 bit w7 home premium?
     
    megadl, Oct 25, 2009
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  5. WaR

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    I read that you can still use the key as long as you deactivate it. And then activate it on your new install.
     
    WaR, Oct 25, 2009
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    one key per user/install. doesn't matter how many computers or copies of the install media you have.

    You activate a key/install on one machine that's it. Doesn't matter if you are trying for multiple 32/64 bit installs.

    Every machine requires a separate, PAID FOR license key.
     
    newsposter, Oct 25, 2009
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  7. Livingston

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    I installed the 32-bit version on my laptop and decided a day later that I would rather try out the 64-bit. The 32-bit version was activated and I had no trouble installing and activating the 64-bit version tonight. No deactivating was required.
     
    Livingston, Oct 26, 2009
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    that's because you used the same key on the same machine. same hardware/hash/whatever that msft uses to ID a specific install.
     
    newsposter, Oct 26, 2009
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  9. Livingston

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    Yes....I did. No one here has mentioned using the key on a different machine. All the OP asked was if he could use the same key for 32-bit and 64-bit installations.
     
    Livingston, Oct 26, 2009
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  10. newsposter

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    quibble much? If you knew the difference......
     
    newsposter, Oct 26, 2009
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  11. megadl

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    when you had your 32-bit and was upgrading 64-bit, did you clean install 64-bit? did you reformat your HD before installing 64-bit? or just pop the 64-bit and did the custom install (not upgrade) ?
    tnx
     
    megadl, Oct 26, 2009
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  12. beige

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    thanks for your help guys , i just finished downloading windows 7 32bit and currently burning the DVD :D , i will install the 64bit when the drivers of the ps3 controller works on the 64 bit :D
     
    beige, Oct 26, 2009
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  13. weinter

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    Windows 7 serial is tied to the SKU (Editions) not the bit.
     
    weinter, Oct 26, 2009
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  14. strtrcr50

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    The OP states that he downloaded from MSDN. MSDN keys will allow you to activate 10 different computers.
     
    strtrcr50, Oct 26, 2009
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  15. DRFP

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    MSDN and Technet is key is good for up to 10 computers for testing :cool:
     
    DRFP, Oct 26, 2009
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  16. Livingston

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    I just burned the 64-bit iso to a bootable disc using the utility from Microsoft's website, restarted and did the custom install. Everything booted up fine, let me activate it, and then I copied my files from the windows.old file and deleted it. I haven't had any trouble as of yet.
     
    Livingston, Oct 26, 2009
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    And when your 10 keys run out, you can just request another key :)
     
    lenardg, Oct 27, 2009
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  18. beige

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    @DRFP , hey , i am the OP :D
    omg i got 10 keys and i can request more , it looks like all my computers will upgrade to windows 7 :D
     
    beige, Oct 27, 2009
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    You get one key. It will allow 10 activations on it. I didn't know about requesting more keys from MS..
     
    strtrcr50, Oct 28, 2009
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    yea i checked that , i went to software to shop another windows from msdn i got the same key , are u sure its legal to activate it on several computers ?
     
    beige, Oct 28, 2009
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  21. strtrcr50

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    As long as all the computers belong to you. ;)
     
    strtrcr50, Oct 28, 2009
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