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Can I install a 64 bit Windows 7 over 32 bit Vista?

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by Xarzu, Jan 10, 2010.

  1. Xarzu

    Xarzu Junior Member

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    Can I install a 64 bit Windows 7 on a computer that currently has a 32 bit version of Vista? I think that my hardware can handle a 64 bit Operating System. I tried to install a 64 bit version of Windows 7 but the installation program checked my current Operating System and stopped.

    Is there any way to override this?

    How can I make sure my hardware can handle the 64 bit OS? (I build this computer from scratch)

    I do not think this will delete my hard drive. Will it?
     
    Xarzu, Jan 10, 2010
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  3. BSchwarz

    BSchwarz Guest

    You will have to do a clean install of Windows 7 64bit wiping away the Windows 7 32bit install. You can't upgrade to Windows 7 64bit from Windows 732bit.

    Post your hardware specs and we'll be able to tell you if your hardware supports Windows 7 64bit.
     
    BSchwarz, Jan 10, 2010
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