Wins 7 64 bit

[Ryeguy]

How do I upgrade from Win 7 Ultimate 32 bit to 64 bit? Is my product key good for both versions?

 

[fellskrazykayaker]

Yes, the product key is good for either 32-bit or 64-bit. However, you'll have to do a clean install as there is no upgrade path from 32-bit to 64-bit.

 

[COLGeek]

Yes, the product key is good for either 32-bit or 64-bit. However, you'll have to do a clean install as there is no upgrade path from 32-bit to 64-bit.

+1, this is your answer. You must do a clean install to move to 64-bit. Have fun!

 

[Ryeguy]

Thanks guys.
Do I have to format my hard drive to do a clean install? If so, How do I do that?
Or can I just install it over the 32 bit version by booting from the disk?
I've already downloaded and installed the Windows upgrade adviser and completed a Windows 7 compatibility scan to comfirm if my system is 64 bit ready, and it is.
I also have "Driver boost" to help with finding the proper 64 bit drivers.
Do you have any other suggestions?

 

[Dave256]

I have found Windows 7 64bit to be impressive when running on a Dell 690 with 2 5160 Xeons, 8GB ddram and a Quadro FX 4500 card. Be sure it is a CLEAN install and a ONE TIME install. If you have to re-install because of a bad hard drive or want a RAID setup, Microsoft may NOT authorize the same keycode again. They usually grant you one re-install into the same PC, and that is all. Press F2 during bootup and change the BIOS boot sequence to make sure your CD/DVD is the first device read from, then press Esc and put in the W7 DVD. It will format the disk and do a clean install. If you want faster performance, use the system control panel to put it in "Classic" mode, disabling the shadow and hi-light effects that can slow it down.

 

[COLGeek]

Thanks guys.
Do I have to format my hard drive to do a clean install? If so, How do I do that?
Or can I just install it over the 32 bit version by booting from the disk?
I've already downloaded and installed the Windows upgrade adviser and completed a Windows 7 compatibility scan to comfirm if my system is 64 bit ready, and it is.
I also have "Driver boost" to help with finding the proper 64 bit drivers.
Do you have any other suggestions?

Yes, format the drive when you get to that part of the process. Good luck!