32bit xp to 64bit 7

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Ok iv got a windows7 upgrdade code but i have the full windows7 disc set, i was wondering if i could use that to upgrade my xp32bit to 64bit windows7?
 
nope. you'll need to backup all your data and do a clean install. it also means you'll need all the install media for your software as well.
 
ok thats fine, but i can use the full version discs with a upgrade code from the 3 pack of upgrades to put 64bit windows 7 on?
 
Ok il use the upgrade disc to to install it.

Are people diffently sure you can go from 32bit xp to 64bit windows7?
 
DotA said:
Ok il use the upgrade disc to to install it.

Are people diffently sure you can go from 32bit xp to 64bit windows7?
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All you need to do is do a clean install with the windows 7 disc and when asked input both the old windows xp key and the new windows 7 key. In all other respects it will act like a full version install.
 
Hello DotA,

Just a bit of FYI to understand the issues with 32-bit and 64-bit OS upgrades and later options that may or may not be available to you later:
When upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7 you must upgrade the version currently installed within Windows Vista to the corresponding version in Windows 7. I.E. Windows Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 Home Premium; Windows Vista Business to Windows 7 Professional; and Windows Vista Ultimate to Windows 7 Ultimate. You also cannot upgrade a 32-bit operating system to 64-bit -- to migrate from 32-bit to 64-bit will require a custom install.

Additionally, you will not be able to "upgrade" from a 32-bit version of Windows 7 to 64-bit -- the architecture between the two is too drastically different to allow such a change. To learn more about the differences between a 32-bit operating system and 64-bit please go to the following link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/...and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questions

I hope that helps you out!

You can also find lots of information on Windows 7 here in our Springboard website:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/default.aspx

Thanks again,
John M.
Microsoft Windows Client Support
 
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