Upgrade from Windows 7 32-bit to 64-bit

samolsimo · samolsimo's Computer Specs

If I purchase a computer with Windows7, 32 bit, can I later upgrade that unit to 64 bit without purchasing a new OS?

**clifford_cooley** · clifford_cooley's Computer Specs

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Originally Posted by samolsimo

If I purchase a computer with Windows 7, 32 bit, can I later upgrade that unit to 64 bit without purchasing a new OS?

You can install the 64-bit version using the same key that was used with the 32-bit install. You can not however upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit. A clean install must be performed when changing bit versions.

My advice to you would be to purchase the computer with the bit version you want to use in the long run. If it is 64-bit that you really want then get a computer with the 64-bit OS already installed.

samolsimo · samolsimo's Computer Specs

Thank you for your quick reply to my question.

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