Does Windows 7 64bit Home disk also contain 32bit version?

mark66 · 10 Jan 2011 at 14:17

Hi,

Looks like I have ordered the wrong version of Windows 7 for my iMac (planning to run via Boot Camp). I thought my 3.0ghz Dual Core was 64 bit but it appears that it isn't a Core 2 Duo.

I have just received an OEM copy of Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit. Do I now need to return this or does anyone know if it also happens to contain the 32 bit version?

Thanks

Mark

Father Ted · 10 Jan 2011 at 14:20

I think full retail version contains both 32 and 64 bit, OEM doesn't.

mark66 · 10 Jan 2011 at 14:23

Nutz. Thanks for confirming what a colleague also thought.

Meatball · 10 Jan 2011 at 15:06

Short answer: no. Microsoft supply separate media for 32bit and 64bit. You can however, make one disk with both versions (32/64) on if you wish.

When you buy a retail copy you're given a 32bit installation disk and a 64bit installation disks. With OEM you're supplied whatever you purchased (32bit/64bit) However, the serial keys supplied are universal, they are not 32bit/64bit specific so you could keep what you bought but just source a 32bit W7 disk

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SimonC · 10 Jan 2011 at 22:05

You can get the download from the link below, iso's at the bottom of the first post. Have a read of the posts, as I can't remember what version the iso is, but you can just use the ei.cfg tool, that'll make basic, hp, pro and ultimate available.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/win...-7-download-links-just-like-vista-before.html

Paul_Robson · 11 Jan 2011 at 00:52

No, the windows 7 64 bit dvd does not contain the 32 bit. 32 bit comes on a seperate dvd