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Installing 64 bit over 32 bit WIndows 7
Pretty much I have a system with 32 bit Windows 7 Ultimate, wondering if I can just use the upgrade option when I boot from disk to install 64 bit over my current os without loosing any of my programs and data etc. Possible?..
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Jan 21, 2012, 11:47 PM
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Unfortunately, no. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w...sked-questions
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it be best to start fresh to avoid any driver issues
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Fresh Start is the way.
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Naw
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Get all your 64 bit drivers first, Motherboard from Maker or AMD/Intel/Broadcom/Realtek
Video card driver Sound card Driver Format and completely wipe your OS drive. Install Windows then install your Lan driver only. Update windows excluding drivers Install Drivers. Install Programs...
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