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KiwiKewei

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My computer came with a 32bit operating system
but has 5gb of ram however im only allowed to use around 3gb of ram.

I want to upgrade from 32bit to 64bit but i don't wish to waste a chunk of money on a new disc and product key.

So im wondering if i can use my old 32bit product key for a ISO file of windows 7 ultimate

The part im confused at is if i can use the 32bit OEM key for a 64bit installation of windows 7 ultimate

Computer:Windows 7 ultimate

I cannot look on the case for a COA key since my computer was originally windows vista 64bit
sadly the hard drive stopped working
 
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If they just put it on there, and you didn't pay $xxx extra for it...it ain't legal or valid. A license for Windows 7 Ultimate is not free or cheap.

I guess you could call MS and ask.
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Drives do not come with an OS. It is quite common for a 'repair shop' to install whatever they have laying around. A retail license of Win 7 Ultimate costs ~$175. I'm assuming you didn't give them $175 extra, right?

You almost certainly need to buy your own valid license of whatever OS you want.
 
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Alright thx just needed to know.

But i also have another question i just took a look at my COA sticker on my computer case could i reuse the code of that one and install windows vista 64bit on my computer? Using an ISO ?
 
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If you can find a valid ISO of Vista 64, probably.
You might try this:
https://www.raymond.cc/blog/how-to-burn-downloaded-windows-vista-to-dvd/

But you should really move off Vista. Yes, a new license for Windows, either 7 or 8, actually costs money (oh noes!). But either will be far, far better than Vista.
 
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KiwiKewei

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Alright thank you for your time and i think ill just scrape up some cash and try to upgrade it with a new key and everything
 
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KiwiKewei

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Quick question is a CD key the product key i can use to upgrade? because i used Magical jelly bean keyfinder to find my product id and cd key
 
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The problem is that your existing Win 7 Ultimate key is likely not a valid key.
 
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KiwiKewei

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is there a way i can check?
 
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If they just put it on there, and you didn't pay $xxx extra for it...it ain't legal or valid. A license for Windows 7 Ultimate is not free or cheap.

I guess you could call MS and ask.
 
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KiwiKewei

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Thanks for the help man! I got windows 7 ultimate 64bit now i installed it. Thanks for the time
 
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