Using a 32-bit key with a 64-bit disc?

[soren121]

I have two student/faculty upgrade discs of Windows 7 Pro that I got from a university bookstore: one is clearly labeled 32-bit, and the other is labeled 64-bit. My desktop is running Windows 7, installed from the 32-bit disc and using that product key. I'm going to upgrade from 2GB RAM to 8GB soon, so I'll need 64-bit Windows 7. The product key for the 64-bit disc is already used on another computer, so it is possible to use the 32-bit product key to install the 64-bit disc?

tl;dr version: Are Windows 7 product keys architecture-independent?

 

[vitornob]

Yes, it's possible. Product key is not locked for 32 or 64 bits. But it's language locked. (You can't install a portuguese version with a english key)

 

[soren121]

Not a problem, they're both English discs (and consequently, they're both English keys.) Thank you!

 

[tinmann]

Retail comes with 32 and 64bit versions in one box so no problem there.

 

[soren121]

Best answer selected by soren121.

 

[nikorr]

This topic has been closed by Nikorr.