I have a custom made computer that can support either the 32 bit or 64 bit version of Windows, However, at the time i bought the 32 bit version of 'Windows 7 home premium' (mainly for access to older programs). Can i update by borrowing a 64 bit installation disk from a friend (of course using my CD key, not his)? Or will i have windows genuine problems? If not, is it possible to get the installation for the 64 bit version (such as the ISO) as i already have a CD key?
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You can use you friends copy if its a 64 bit copy that corresponds with the edition you have a license. Or you can download a copy and use the same product key you used to activate the 32 bit copy.
You will have to do a clean installation, there is no in place upgrade path from Windows 7 32 Bit to 64 bit.
Using the Windows 7 64 bit disk, install the Windows 7 Windows Easy Transfer Utility from the DVD (To find it, just navigate to x:supportmigwiz, 'x:' represents the name of your disk drive. In this folder, you will see a collection of files, the important one you need to look for and double click is 'migsetup'.) , run it and create a WET file (Windows Easy Transfer file), if you have an external hard disk, you can have it stored there so you can access it later when you do a clean install of Windows 7 64 bit disk.
Once you have done that, simply do a clean install of Windows 7 64 bit disk. In Windows 7 64 bit disk, launch Windows Easy Transfer, follow the on screen wizard, point to where you stored the the WET file (external hard disk), and it will restore your personal files and settings. Reinstall any necessary applications.
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