Upgrading from Windows 7 32bit to 64bit.
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010 1:15 PM
I have a question,
I recently took delivery of my new Dell, which came with the 32bit version of Windows 7, however the PC is capable of running at 64bit.
If I install Windows 7 32bit twice would that make it 64bit?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010 7:24 AMModerator
Hi fwitt,
Install Windows 7 32-bit twice would not make it 64-bit…
The terms 32-bit and 64-bit refer to the way a computer's processor (also called a CPU), handles information. The 64-bit version of Windows handles large amounts of random access memory (RAM) more effectively than a 32-bit system. If you are currently running a 32-bit version of Windows, you can only perform an upgrade to another 32-bit version of Windows. Similarly, if you are running a 64-bit version of Windows, you can only perform an upgrade to another 64-bit version of Windows.
If you want to move from a 32-bit version of Windows to a 64-bit version of Windows, you'll need to back up your files and then perform a Custom installation of the 64-bit version of Windows. For more information, see Installing and reinstalling Windows.
If you have any questions, please feel free to let us know.
Regards,
Linda
- Proposed As Answer by Chris Steding Wednesday, May 12, 2010 8:59 PM
- Marked As Answer by Linda YanMicrosoft Contingent Staff, Moderator Monday, May 17, 2010 2:04 AM
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010 7:24 AMModerator
Hi fwitt,
Install Windows 7 32-bit twice would not make it 64-bit…
The terms 32-bit and 64-bit refer to the way a computer's processor (also called a CPU), handles information. The 64-bit version of Windows handles large amounts of random access memory (RAM) more effectively than a 32-bit system. If you are currently running a 32-bit version of Windows, you can only perform an upgrade to another 32-bit version of Windows. Similarly, if you are running a 64-bit version of Windows, you can only perform an upgrade to another 64-bit version of Windows.
If you want to move from a 32-bit version of Windows to a 64-bit version of Windows, you'll need to back up your files and then perform a Custom installation of the 64-bit version of Windows. For more information, see Installing and reinstalling Windows.
If you have any questions, please feel free to let us know.
Regards,
Linda
- Proposed As Answer by Chris Steding Wednesday, May 12, 2010 8:59 PM
- Marked As Answer by Linda YanMicrosoft Contingent Staff, Moderator Monday, May 17, 2010 2:04 AM
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Friday, November 18, 2011 11:49 AM
Dear Fwitt,
There was three women walking down the street (one licking an ice cream cone, another biting a sandwish and the third one just doing some sight seeing) and two guys were watching them. the first one asked the second, which one is the married one.
the guy answered the one licking an ice cream ......
the second answered, Good Thinking, but the married one is the one having a ring.
I liked your way of thinking fwitt but this does not work .......
laterz
- Edited by Remy Sarkis Friday, November 18, 2011 11:50 AM
- Proposed As Answer by Ismail-TS Friday, November 18, 2011 11:58 AM
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Friday, November 18, 2011 11:56 AM
Dear Mr. Fwitt
If you want you can install Win7 64Bit ½ time to get Win7 32Bit ....I tried this last week, and it did work, believe me I work as :::: IT Systems & Network Administrator....
I am an IT pro
I promise you that you will be more than happy because it makes your Operating System act faster...
- Proposed As Answer by Tipsy Smith Friday, November 18, 2011 12:00 PM
- Edited by Tipsy Smith Friday, November 18, 2011 12:07 PM
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011 3:52 PM
hi fwittt,
kindly give us your dell specs...
cost if you're using 4 gb of ram or higher now...
you can absolutely install a 64 bit win7...
however, your 32 bit win7 can only use 2gb of your ram...
you can notice this on your system property...
you installed 4gb of ram or higher but it display/using only 2gb of ram...
now is the time to install 64 bit win7...
to use the full potencial of your 4gb or higher ram...
i hope this info helps you...
GOD Bless...
- Edited by Tsarlie Boi Tuesday, November 29, 2011 3:54 PM
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Thursday, December 01, 2011 9:32 PMNot entirely true... system can still address about 3.49 GB of the 4.00 GB installed capacity, but yes, it is unable to take full advantage of the system resources. I just did this for a system using 32-bit windows 7 and the "system score" improved from a 2.2 to 3.7 with the memory and cpu performance doubling.
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011 9:19 PM
I have a question,
I recently took delivery of my new Dell, which came with the 32bit version of Windows 7, however the PC is capable of running at 64bit.
If I install Windows 7 32bit twice would that make it 64bit?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
That was the most amazing thread that I have found since I started replying on Technet forums.
Even on Facebook, that is starting to get spread. Link to it: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=300909059939654&set=a.199799043383990.50768.197812326915995&type=1&theater
Anyway, upgrading from a 32 Bit OS to a 64 bit one is not supported. You have to perform a clean install using a Windows 7 64 install media.
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Microsoft Certified Trainer- Edited by Mr X Tuesday, December 13, 2011 9:22 PM add info
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011 4:32 PMThis is a joke surely? On a technical site - someone has made this up.
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Sunday, December 25, 2011 7:57 AMSince you already have 32 bit inside, Take a 64 Bit CD, cut it into half and throw the half piece into the CD-ROM. you will get 64 Bit.
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Monday, December 26, 2011 10:59 AM
Dear Mr. Fwitt,
Install 32 bit four times and u get a 128-bit computer. This is more powerful.
The last time i read, MSFT is still working on it, so u might actually create history.
A 128-bit architecture would be capable of using as much RAM as there is data on earth, estimated to be about 2^70 bytes, or 1.2 zettabytes.
So, there u go..
- Edited by Ujwal Iyer Monday, December 26, 2011 11:04 AM
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Monday, January 02, 2012 10:22 AM
I have a question,
I recently took delivery of my new Dell, which came with the 32bit version of Windows 7, however the PC is capable of running at 64bit.
If I install Windows 7 32bit twice would that make it 64bit?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Good QuestionYou need to think like this then only you can improve your knowledge and troubleshooting skills.This is a great chance for us to thnk and reply.By this question we improved our skills also,Thanks for the good question
Thanks for once again
Keep it up..
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Wednesday, January 04, 2012 5:43 PM
Interesting,
This is so called out of box thinking. :), We need to answer this question twice - (32bit reply + 32bit reply) = 64bit perfect answer :)
Regards,
-Arun
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Thursday, January 05, 2012 2:15 PM
Shall I break 64 bit WIN 7 DVD in to 4 pieces and use 16 Bit WIN 7 for my Nokia Mobile? Is it supported for further security patching?
Amol Maindarkar
- Edited by Amol Maindarkar Thursday, January 05, 2012 2:16 PM
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Thursday, January 05, 2012 6:28 PMso does your nokia has DVD drive?
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Thursday, January 05, 2012 6:29 PM
@Admins
: Can be archieve this thread for no further reply????
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Thursday, January 05, 2012 8:51 PMSure, just put in a 32 bit Windows 7 CD, and boot up, when it asks for upgrade or custom, choose upgrade, then select the option that says upgrade 32+32=64bit edition. Simple enough, done this many times.
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Friday, January 06, 2012 3:39 PM
I installed two versions of Windows 7 on my PC and it turned into Windows 8. So yes i think two versions of 32bit would turn into 64bit.
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Friday, January 06, 2012 7:20 PMPosting in legendary thread.
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Friday, January 06, 2012 8:26 PMActually most of this is true, but everyone is leaving 1 very important detail: You need to have at least a dual-core processor, one core for each instance of Windows 7 32. A quad core would be better since you could allocate 2 cores per each instance. Also be sure you have adequate cooling for your tower. You may need to add an extra fan or two since it will be twice as fast.
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Saturday, January 07, 2012 10:53 AM
No we can't ...
Win32bit and win64 bit are totally different its based on System Architecture..
but seriously it will make me laugh whole day and our office person enjoyed lot even they are not involved win 7 works.
Cool.
- Edited by Prabhas Updhyay Saturday, January 07, 2012 10:54 AM
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012 8:31 AM
Thank you for this
I had the same doubt and this post has really helped me a lot.. I cloned the 32-bit dvd and then cloned it back and then installed of it..
Guess What ..I now have a 64-bit Win 7 and It even turned my Processor Arch to X64 from Just mere x86.
Cloned_DeDuplicated_DVDRomed_x64_Arch is what shown in msinfo for Processor details...
- Proposed As Answer by Kitaab Wednesday, January 11, 2012 8:34 AM
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Thursday, January 12, 2012 9:54 AM
Legendary thread, man!
Made my day!! :DDear fwittt,
Keep more of 'em coming, man! :P
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012 5:53 PM
Hi
I wonder if you can help as you seam to know what you are talking about.
I have a 32 Bit Windows Pro PC with 4 Gbts of Ram.
the Question is;
Can I upgrade the software to a 64 Bit PC via the web?
Thanking you in advance
God Bless one and all.
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Monday, January 23, 2012 10:48 AM
HI,,
i am using windows 7 ultimate 32bit i installed 6 gb ram but it is showing 2.93gb usable if ineed to increse the usable memory wahat i need to do
a.kesavamallikarjuna- Proposed As Answer by 07301a0525 Tuesday, January 24, 2012 5:57 AM
- Unproposed As Answer by 07301a0525 Tuesday, January 24, 2012 5:57 AM
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Monday, January 23, 2012 11:31 AM
You have to be careful doing the install this way. I tried it once and the second install crashed halfway through and I only ended up with a 48bit version of Windows. I had to make my 64bit office install crash 3/4 of the way to get a 48 bit version that would be compatible, but it doesn't run as well as the full 64bit versions.
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Monday, January 30, 2012 8:28 PM
GUYS IF ITS A JOKE THEN JUST LAUGH, IF ITS IGNORANCE PLS DON'T MOCK FWITT. Don't forget there was a time we all didn't even know how to wipe our behinds.
Thank God for giving Only Humans (out of 1.8 million discovered species) the chance & capability to learn all this Technology, but still our knowledge will be never equal to HIS.
Should God be laughing at our ignorant foolish ways?
Marvel at the works of God who created us, because Human DNA is the most complex programming code ever known to us. Scientists say even one strand decoded would pile up books written from Earth to Moon.
Since we know about computers, we understand that no matter how sophisticated the CPU Design or any component in a computer; it is all but dead mass unless we make it alive with an Operating System. The same is with our body and only the spirit makes it alive, not our brain because it’s the CPU. Spirit is the code that uses the brain to process the desired outcome; it is you who make decision not the brain.
All those who say there is no God is such an ignorant notion; all this sophisticated complex design that we understand and call science is work of Some Designer. What if 10000 years from now AI robots say there were no humans who created us and start finding foolish answers from Evolution Theory?
I’m an IT Consultant and been in IT Industry for last 14 years, so this info is not coming from a Social Studies Teacher.
WANNA FIND GOD, JESUS IS THE ONLY ANSWER! & this eliminates Windows Piracy Issue also.
THANK GOD FOR OUR SPIRIT & MICROSOFT WINDOWS :)
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012 1:39 PMi installed windows 3.5 twice...and it turned into windows 7 wow amazing.....plz try it ;)
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Wednesday, February 01, 2012 12:11 AM
Hi Fwitt
<Serious> Be aware there is no way to upgrade your OS from 32bit to 64bit... This will mean you would lose all settings and all application will need to be re-installed. That being said there if you only have 4gb ram there is not many reason why you would want to upgrade to 64bit.</Serious>
<side note>While i appreciate that this may not be funny for you... the quesiton did make me smile as it is similar to asking if paining a blue wall the same colour blue will make it look like a darker shade of blue... </side note>
Alan
Alan Burchill (MVP)
http://www.grouppolicy.biz
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Wednesday, February 01, 2012 1:03 AMWindows 14, surely?
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Wednesday, February 01, 2012 9:01 AM
Okay guys,
Every time I try to dual-install Windows 7 I get an "Windows 14: System not developed" error. I need to upgrade a lot of clients to Windows 7 64bit so this error is very annoying.
Maybe somebody can explain the exact Windows 7 32bit to Windows 64bit dual installation upgrade in more detail. I think I am missing a crucial step here.
Cheers!
Jack
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Monday, February 06, 2012 4:32 PM
Ruben,
Yes, I agree. Finding Jesus eliminates Windows piracy. All those times he goes missing, someone gets away with another copy, until he is found again.
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Friday, February 10, 2012 1:38 AM
Sorry, but god hasent paid for a technical subscription, and jesus account was banned for using exploits.
god cant resolve your issues now.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012 2:42 AMBest question ever asked.
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Thursday, March 22, 2012 4:29 AMI had install Window 7 64bit twice and it became Windows 14 128bit. OMG!!!! I am Bill Gate No.2 LOL!!!
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Sunday, March 25, 2012 11:23 AMWhos the fwitt now. Oi take your bible bashing beliefs elsewhere and do one.
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Friday, April 06, 2012 12:47 PMI made a more radical upgrade 5 years ago. I had a 32bit Windows notebook and then upgraded it to 64bit MacBook Pro, which cost me twice as much as the 32bit notebook. This made perfect sense to me - I got twice as much bits! You get what you've paid for.
- Edited by Yakov Fain Friday, April 06, 2012 12:55 PM
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Sunday, April 15, 2012 1:31 AM
JustnotaTechie asks: First i have a windows 7 32bit. I have items that can only be run in 64bit. You say above: "put in a 32 bit Windows 7 CD, and boot up, when it asks for upgrade or custom, choose upgrade, then select the option that says upgrade 32+32=64bit edition". Now in doing this, (1) do I use the same product Key? (2) Do I have to pay for this option upgrade? (3) Am I going to lose whatever material I have on the 32bit when this option of the upgrade goes through? (4) As for the drivers, "do they get updated and is there any problems for this to happen through the windows update feature in windows 7?
Thank you for your valuable time. I greatly apppreciate it
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Sunday, April 15, 2012 7:40 AM
HI,,
i am using windows 7 ultimate 32bit i installed 6 gb ram but it is showing 2.93gb usable if ineed to increse the usable memory wahat i need to do
a.kesavamallikarjuna
You need to upgrade to a 64 bit version of windows 7. -
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 10:27 AMLOL 9gag here we come
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012 10:13 PM
I have a question,
I recently took delivery of my new Dell, which came with the 32bit version of Windows 7, however the PC is capable of running at 64bit.
If I install Windows 7 32bit twice would that make it 64bit?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
This is seriously the most advanced, difficult question that I have ever seen on Microsoft Technet forums... lol, respect for the creative thinking duwde... but it won't work... by a legal x64 bit DVD from W7, you could also almost buy 8? -
Thursday, April 26, 2012 1:47 PM
If you install Windows 7 32bit twice you will unlock the hidden feature. Windows 14 64bit this feature will make your computer amazingly fast. So yes go have a try!!I have a question,
I recently took delivery of my new Dell, which came with the 32bit version of Windows 7, however the PC is capable of running at 64bit.
If I install Windows 7 32bit twice would that make it 64bit?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Thursday, April 26, 2012 9:59 PM
Best Question I have read in a long time hehehehe
Seriously, You will not have a windows 7 64 bit by installing windows 7 32 bit twice. I don't know if this is meant as a joke or a serious question but I smiled when I read the question.
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Saturday, April 28, 2012 10:53 PM
Legend !!!
If the reply was helpful or informative, please remember to mark it as answer or vote as helpful. MCITP SHAREPOINT
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Friday, May 18, 2012 9:52 PM
There is a problem with upgrading Windows 32 bit to 64 bit by installing it twice. If you are using it for any wordprocessing applications including Word, Powerpoint, Access and Excel, the alphabet generator in the computer gets overloaded because two operating systems are demanding double the number of lettering to stick on to the inside of your monitor screen.
Recent tests have shown that even with moderate use, a successfully hacked 64 bit installation done by joining two 32bit installations together results in the letter "e" running out. You either have to wait about 90 seconds for more "e" letters to be manufactured by the alphabet generator or alternatively, save a whole page of "e" letters on a USB stick and copy and paste them into your document as you need them. In extreme instances, it's been reported that the letter "t" can also be depleted by using this hack. It has even been reported in some forums that the alphabet generator has overheated and has burnt out or has caused other damage to the insides of the PC. As all us PC experts know, alphabet generators are difficult to find. There is also the thorny issue of the internal monitor wipers. These are wipers that are fitted inside your monitor, that are used when you hit the backspace key to remove the letters that have been stuck on. They too can end up being overladed if you join up two 32 bit systems and they are expensive to replace as it requires specialist heavy duty hammers to fix them with.
So, fwitt, my suggestion is to stay with 32 bit, unless you are using your pc for heavy graphics / video processing, you won't need the extra kick from 64 bit and you will be safe in the knowledge that the alphabet generator will be working reliably as well as the internal lettering wipers in your screen.
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Sunday, May 20, 2012 9:18 AM
Sure Bro actually try Installing it 4 times and you can run windows 7 at128 bits..Try it Youll Love it.
I acatually have my BB running IOS 5.2.1 on its Icecream sandwich Operating system
Dumb Ass
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