32bit to 64bit win7

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Sam Dizon

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i have 2 drives, C and D. can i just backup all my files to D:\ and upgrade C running 32bit to 64bit? are my file on D:\ still accessible or drive D:\ itself still accessible after the installation?
 
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First going from 32 to 64 bit versions is not an upgrade. It requires a complete new clean install. I would advise using you second drive to back up all your data (photo, music, documents, etc.). When you install Win7/64 it will create a folder called Old Windows. It will contain everything you backed up and some other items. By making a separate backup you have insurance that the items will be there. Some times the created Old Windows file has errors. You will be able to see the D drive just as you do now. Do not back up the Win7/32 bit folders and files. Only the data (not programs, software, utilities, games, etc.). If you have game files for stand alone games that contain progress setting you may want to back them up. Most all...
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First going from 32 to 64 bit versions is not an upgrade. It requires a complete new clean install. I would advise using you second drive to back up all your data (photo, music, documents, etc.). When you install Win7/64 it will create a folder called Old Windows. It will contain everything you backed up and some other items. By making a separate backup you have insurance that the items will be there. Some times the created Old Windows file has errors. You will be able to see the D drive just as you do now. Do not back up the Win7/32 bit folders and files. Only the data (not programs, software, utilities, games, etc.). If you have game files for stand alone games that contain progress setting you may want to back them up. Most all online games will restore your settings when you reinstall them. You will have to reinstall everything. Before the change over assemble on a CD, Flash Drive or the D drive (create a new folder for this) all the 64 bit drivers for your MB (chip set and on board devices) from the manufacturers site. You will need to reinstall all software, games, utilities, etc. so be sure to have your product keys and serial numbers handy. Once you are ready, install the new OS and once the system successfully boots to windows; install the MB drivers only. Run windows update over and over until there are no more required and recommended updates. Then you can start to install everything else. I recommend starting with video drivers and whatever you use for AV and Firewall . Then install your software 1 at a time. For your devices such as printers, cams., etc you may need the 64bit drivers from the manufacturer. Run windows update between installs. Reboot after each installation. I know this is more than you asked for but I just wanted to give you an idea of what you will have to do.
 
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