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Move from Windows 7 (32) to (64)
08-06-2010 3:58 PM
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If you wish to move from Windows 7 (32) to (64) will you lose everything (ie. existing files) Also is it advisable to do this or is it better starting from scratch and reformatting your hard drive before before trying to install 64.
Finally what is the easiest way to format a drive which has a current operating system running as format is usually blanked out on the system drive ?
Re: Move from Windows 7 (32) to (64)
08-06-2010 4:17 PM
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"In The Beginning Was The Word, And The Word Was Aardvark."
Re: Move from Windows 7 (32) to (64)
08-06-2010 4:24 PM
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Re: Move from Windows 7 (32) to (64)
08-06-2010 4:24 PM
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Regarding data - you should move the whole lot to a separate partition
Regarding installed programs - you will need to reinstall them
There is no upgrade option from 32 bit to 64 bit so I think that the widows install will wipe everything from that partition whether or not you select the reformat option
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/32-bit-and-64-bit-windows-frequently-asked-questions
Re: Move from Windows 7 (32) to (64)
08-06-2010 4:53 PM
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Thanks for that, the link you gave me for microsoft explains the position in full .
Not sure why someone suggested a dual boot system unless it's because some things will not work in the 64 version that would work in the 32 bit.
I Did know you needed to purchase a second license for the 64 version, no wonder Bill is such a rich chap !
Re: Move from Windows 7 (32) to (64)
09-06-2010 2:29 PM
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The actual license is good for that edition on your PC, it doesnt care whether its 32 or 64 bit, the things it checks are:
1. are you using the right edition? IE. Home Premium, Professional etc.
2. is it installed on the same computer? this is done by assigning a value to each component, if the total value is significantly changed the machine is viewed as a new machine, but a new motherboard is instantly a new computer.
In most cases activation will simply see that it is still the same edition, on the same machine and allow the validation. It all depends on how you feel about stretching the EULA a little bit
Re: Move from Windows 7 (32) to (64)
09-06-2010 8:48 PM
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Quote from: severedsolo In most cases activation will simply see that it is still the same edition, on the same machine and allow the validation. It all depends on how you feel about stretching the EULA a little bit
The EULA is totally explicit about either installing 32 bit or 64 bit Windows 7 (unfortunately). So it really depends on how you feel about indulging in a little bit of software piracy.
Re: Move from Windows 7 (32) to (64)
09-06-2010 9:59 PM
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Quote from: severedsolo Funny thing Although TECHNICALLY you need two licenses to dual boot, in actuality, alot of users report being able to use the same license on 32 and 64 bit editions in a dual boot, because it see's it as a Reinstall on the same machine.
The actual license is good for that edition on your PC, it doesnt care whether its 32 or 64 bit, the things it checks are:
Sounds to me like the same Manufacturer OEM disc has been used between 32/64 bits, and in that case all it checks is the SLIC table in the BIOS. The OEM key and the fact the BIOS matches is enough to activate Windows itself without the user having to do anything.
Re: Move from Windows 7 (32) to (64)
09-06-2010 11:00 PM
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Bit of a cheek to ask you to pay twice for the same code.
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Re: Move from Windows 7 (32) to (64)
10-06-2010 10:44 AM
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Quote from: Alex Sounds to me like the same Manufacturer OEM disc has been used between 32/64 bits
They are totally separate DVD's.
Re: Move from Windows 7 (32) to (64)
10-06-2010 12:24 PM
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Quote from: Windows Alternative Versions. The software may include more than one version, such as 32-bit and 64-bit. You may install and use only one version at one time.
Pick your version here for the EULA.
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Re: Move from Windows 7 (32) to (64)
10-06-2010 1:00 PM
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Quote from: HPsauce
Quote from: Alex Sounds to me like the same Manufacturer OEM disc has been used between 32/64 bits
They are totally separate DVD's.
Sorry wasn't clear - I didn't mean the same disc, I meant a different disc but for the same OEM
Re: Move from Windows 7 (32) to (64)
10-06-2010 4:13 PM
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