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Resolved Windows 7 Pro 32bit to 64 bit Home Premium or v64 bit Pro

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by hnrynbl, 2010/12/02.

  1. 2010/12/02
    hnrynbl

    hnrynbl Inactive Thread Starter

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    I have an Acer laptop with Windows 7 32 bit Professional but want to get it to 64 bit (the procesor and memory support it)
    I happen to own a Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade with both 32 and 64 bit versions Windows 7 doesn't appear to accept it (Should it?)
    Assuming the answere is no What is my least costy option to get 64 bit Professional given I already own the 32 bit... and if I buy a 64 bit (OEM version from Tiger Direct) will it be recognized and work?
     
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  2. 2010/12/02
    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    You can't upgrade. You must do a clean fresh install when going from 32bit to 64.
     
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  4. 2010/12/03
    hnrynbl

    hnrynbl Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thanks Steve
    I'm hoping that Laplinks Windows 7 upgrade assistant might put everything into its moving van file and allow me to bring back my data AND PROGRAMS just as it does for XP to 7 etc etc
    IE: run laplink first and store on a duiffent derive, do a clean install of Windows 7 Pro 64 bit and then use La0link to reinstall programs & data from the moving van file that was stored on a networkeed computer drive
     
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