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| Thread ID: 122900 | 2012-01-19 10:16:00 | Core 2 Duo PC - Upgrade Suggestions | Chemical Ali (118) | Press F1 |
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| 1254987 | 2012-01-20 22:03:00 | Yes. But you need to do a full reinstall. Actually only maybe. Oem versions can be 32 or 64 bit specific (I think they always are in fact), check the disk. Retail versions and possibly uprade versions (never used this one) may allow either 32 0r 64 at install. |
dugimodo (138) | ||
| 1254988 | 2012-01-20 22:38:00 | Actually only maybe. Oem versions can be 32 or 64 bit specific (I think they always are in fact), check the disk. Retail versions and possibly uprade versions (never used this one) may allow either 32 0r 64 at install. I successfully installed 64-bit Windows 7 using the key on the bottom of my netbook and my own disc (it shipped with 32-bit Windows 7 Home Premium). (That was before I used a free key from university to install Professional. :p) |
pcuser42 (130) | ||
| 1254989 | 2012-01-20 22:43:00 | Windows 7 OEM keys work with both 64 and 32 bit. Tested that myself. | icow (15313) | ||
| 1254990 | 2012-01-23 04:38:00 | So do I just need a copy of the 64-bit media (DVD) and I'm away and laughing? Can I get a copy from Microsoft as I only have the 32-bit version DVD for Windows 7 Home Premium? I'm presuming that 64-bit Windows runs games like Sims/Age of Empires okay otherwise the kids will be in a state of agitation?! |
Chemical Ali (118) | ||
| 1254991 | 2012-01-23 05:00:00 | So do I just need a copy of the 64-bit media (DVD) and I'm away and laughing? Yes. :D Can I get a copy from Microsoft as I only have the 32-bit version DVD for Windows 7 Home Premium? Unsure, though you can borrow a disc. I'm presuming that 64-bit Windows runs games like Sims/Age of Empires okay otherwise the kids will be in a state of agitation?! There should be no problems with 32-bit programs on 64-bit Windows. :) |
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