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a new installation windows 7 64b after 32b ?

Discussion in 'Windows 7 Installation' started by mohamed57185, Jan 24, 2013.

  1. mohamed57185

    mohamed57185 New Member

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    good morning

    ill would like to know if i can install a windows 7 64b after windows 7 32b?
    or i'must do a new windows 7 64b installation ?
    thank you very much for your answer .
    see you later .
     
    #1 mohamed57185, Jan 24, 2013
  2. Joe S

    Joe S Excellent Member

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    You have to do a fresh install. There is no upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit.
    Joe
     
    #2 Joe S, Jan 24, 2013
  3. bassfisher6522

    bassfisher6522 Essential Member

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    Sadly, as Joe S pointed out, when changing the bit type of a system, a full clean install is required. If that's your plan to move to the 64 bit OS, which I fully recommend, backup and save all pertinent data so you can easily reinstall/move data to new OS.

    32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions
     
    #3 bassfisher6522, Jan 24, 2013
  4. mohamed57185

    mohamed57185 New Member

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    Good morning .Thank you very much for your answer
     
    #4 mohamed57185, Feb 12, 2013
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