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[Solved] Convert 32 bit vista to 64 bit vista

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ConradCA   11-16-2009 at 09:32:15 PM

I would like to convert my OS from Vists 32 bit to Vista 64 bit.

I have the Vista CD/DVD.

How would I do this?

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There is no way to "Convert" because - although they look/feel/operate the same way - the 32 and 64 bit operating systems to not share the same internals at all. You must do a clean installation.

If you like, you can over write your current install by booting to the installation DVD and selecting "Custom Install". That should put your existing data into a folder named "WINDOWS_OLD", but you will have to reinstall all of your applications.

More ideally, you would just install cleanly to a fresh drive.
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Scotteq   11-16-2009 at 10:30:06 PM
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There is no way to "Convert" because - although they look/feel/operate the same way - the 32 and 64 bit operating systems to not share the same internals at all. You must do a clean installation.

If you like, you can over write your current install by booting to the installation DVD and selecting "Custom Install". That should put your existing data into a folder named "WINDOWS_OLD", but you will have to reinstall all of your applications.

More ideally, you would just install cleanly to a fresh drive.

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