New computer, old hard drive with windows 7.

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I plan on building a new computer soon and was wondering if I could use my old hard drive with windows 7 installed on it (32-bit), reformatting the hard drive, and re install windows 7 64 bit with the same disc. I've looked around but I'm still not sure if windows allows me to do this.
 
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Could go either way if it was bought online, OEM is usually a little bit cheaper, so people tend to go for that, i bought retail so i wouldn't have the headaches when i upgrade parts (motherboard)
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Yes, you'll be able to do this, a single license key lets you install either 32 or 64 bit. If it's an OEM copy you'll probably need a new key, but a retail key will only require a phone call to get an activation ID at most.
 
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So new key means I have to spend another $90 for another disc? I hope, mine's isn't OEM
 
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I think my dad bought it online. Darn, probably means it's OEM
 
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Could go either way if it was bought online, OEM is usually a little bit cheaper, so people tend to go for that, i bought retail so i wouldn't have the headaches when i upgrade parts (motherboard)
 
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