Windows 7 Is a 64 bit upgrade transferable between computers?

[Jess]

Hi,

I have 32 bit windows 7 installed on my PC but I'm unable to run some games I want to play. Someone has suggested I upgrade to 64 bit and then, if it doesn't help, I can buy a new computer and install the 64 bit version on there because I'll need it either way.

Is this correct?

Thanks,
Jess

 

[davidhk129]

1. I am not sure that the problem of not being able to play certain games is because of the " bit version " ( 32-bit vs 64-bit ).
I think it has more to do with your RAM capacity and your graphic card capable to play the games.
But, I m not a gamer at all.

2. If you want to install 64-bit version over the current 32-bit, you can do so by ..............
a.) download a 64-bit version of Win 7 ISO
http://www.w7forums.com/threads/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-image-downloads.12325/
b.) burn the ISO into a bootable DVD using Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool
c.) do a clean install.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html
d.) use your current product key.

3. You will have to look real hard if you want to look for a computer running Windows 7.
Since the Windows 8 and 8.1 introduction, computer manufacturers are not making Windows 7 computers anymore. You will have to search around for a retail store which still has Win 7 computers in stock.