XP 32bit to Windows 7 64bit? Just like the topic says, can you upgrade a 32bit installation of Windows XP to a 64 bit installation of Windows 7 using this?
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Many of the CPUs introduced in the past few years are 64-bit but can run a 32-bit OS, and that's how a lot of computers were shipped before Windows 7 was released -- a 64-bit Intel or AMD CPU and 32-bit Windows. Mainstream CPUs and motherboards made the leap to 64 bits first, with OS, device drivers and applications following only after consumers began asking for the benefits of 64-bit computing. As an example, the machine I'm using to write this shipped with a 64-bit AMD Athlon CPU, 32-bit Windows Home Premium and a paltry 1GB of RAM. I used it that way for awhile before upgrading the RAM and installing 64-bit Windows Vista Ultimate. I understand a few computing devices are still being made with a 64-bit CPU and 32-bit Windows OS. You might find this combination, or instance, in a low-priced netbook that is specifically designed to use only one or two gigabytes of RAM, so there's no benefit to using a 64-bit OS. And you'll find lots of used computers that are built around quite powerful (for the time) 32-bit CPUs; while still more than adequate for almost anything less demanding than image manipulation or gaming, they're forever limited to 32-bit operating systems.
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Mine has Windows XP and is running a 32 bit processor. However, the same computer running a different version such as Windows 7 would most likely be a 64 bit. So if it is Windows XP like mine it is a 32 bit.
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We appreciate your inquiry. The Windows 7 installed is a 64-bit version.have a great day
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Hi, Of course you can but you would need 64-Bit of Windows version, this listing is for 32-Bit. Make sure on checkout the seller is us RECIRCUIT and we will give you this free upgrade. Contact us after or before making purchase at 844-889-1070 or you can send an email after purchase asking for upgrade to 64-Bit. Sincerely, Re-Circuit
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upgrading Vista 32 bit is no problem at all. Upgrading Xp 32 bit can be a nightmare! With xp you have to do a clean install. This means the program wipes out everything on your hard drive and you lose everything. Make sure you back up all your files and data. Once installed you will need all the original disks for whatever software programs you were running on xp or be able to download them from the Internet. You CAN NOT install your software programs from a backup. The next problem that arises is when it asks you for the product key to type in DON'T DO IT!!!!!!! Just hit the enter key and bypass this screen. You can install the product key after windows seven has been install on the computer. Here is why, if you type the product key in when it asks you to and windows has already formated the hard drive you may get a invalid product key message. Now you can't go anywhere in the program. If you start all over again windows doesn't find XP on the hard drive because it has already wipe everything off the hard drive and since this is a upgrade it won't install the program because it can't find XP. Now you are going to spend hours with Microsoft getting the problem corrected. I have installed this 8 times on XP computers and it is not easy and it takes up to about four hours to install on some slow 32 bit machines plus you won't believe how many updates have to be installed. Some computers all night to install them. Don't purchase this program until you run The windows 7 advisor program from Microsoft to see if your computer will run it. Some computers don't have the right requirements to run windows 7. AGAIN FIRST THING TO DO IS RUN THE WINDOWS 7 ADVISOR PROGRAM IT IS EASY TO DOWNLOAD FROM MICROSOFT. Once the software is opened up no one will take it back, EVER! I hope this helps. You may want to look at windows 7 system builder instead of this version.
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Hi Really depends on the age of your machine. This version is for system builders, meaning you'd have to wipe windows xp and install win7 fresh. This won't upgrade an existing windows installation. If your machine is older than 4 years, I'd suggest a new machine. The install took 15gb of my hard disk
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I can only say that I put this on my computer that had xp...I believe that the upgrade actually caused a fatal error...I wouldn't go past windows 7 upgrade if I had an older computer...my computer although pretty much problem free was 8 years old...
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Yes, just make sure to back up everything that you have currently and order the full version of windows 7. I upgraded from XP to Windows 7 by just putting the disk in my disk drive and replacing the OS completely. Hope this helps :)
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With a full 64 bit disc available, you can install the 64 bit version on your 64 bit capable PC. HOWEVER, this is not an upgrade - it is a clean install. This means that everything on your PC is wiped clean and you need to reinstall all your programs, as well as reintroducing your data (emails, pictures, etc.). An upgrade is something that MS allows ONLY 32 bit to 32 bit or 64 bit to 64 bit. Under this scenario, you would not have to do anything with programs or data - they would all continue as before. Therefore, to change to 64 bit from 32 bit is NOT a simple matter, and requires preplanning. Personally, I feel MS should provide this upgrade path but they do not (even for a fee).
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I don't know why you can't install it; I've had no trouble and I have Windows 7, too. I have the 64-bit version. I don't know if that makes a difference, but mine runs very well.
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I am not able to answer because I kept Windows XP and installed Windows 7 (32 bit) on a separate partition of my PC. I have re-installed on Win 7 all the programs I had on the XP partition and had no problems. All run fine. The same goes for the drivers.
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Chris, Did you upgrade your 32bit Vista (1410 with Core2 Solo) to 64bit Windows 7? I am thinking of doing the same thing (if I can get 64bit OS from Acer), so did you do a clean install? Thanks for any feedback.
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Windows 7 needed a seperate disc for 32-bit vs 64-bit. Most versions of Windows 8.x come with both versions, I believe.
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Who cares about XP try Win7 64 bit with 4 gig of RAM.... these core 2's fly with it...If someone is doing basic computing these computers will give them years of life.
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This system will be windows 7 32-bit, we do have 64-bit available as well if you request it.
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Yes you should be able to install windows 7 64 bit. They have drivers too which confirms it 100% http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?product=3979121&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en
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My concern was to get Windows 7, 64 bit. As far as the rest, I don't really know, but I have downloaded for free anything I have wanted to add.