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Instead of using an installer for the upgrade, Microsoft now suggests that those who have been experiencing issues run the software from a disc image. The Digital River site now has a solution which instructs users on how to upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit. This, of course, requires the creation of a Windows 7 DVD or bootable USB stick created from an ISO file. If that's something that interests you, click here for the full details.

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42 Comments Comment from the forums

Shadow703793

The key that people got still should work with this correct?
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08nwsula

it will still work.
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haunted one

That was quickly resolved!
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The link keeps cutting out after 30MB???
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uh_no

Marcus Yam 2/2 on decent articles today!
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Hatecrime69

Shadow703793The key that people got still should work with this correct?
the retail product keys (like the student discount version) work with both the 32 or 64 bit version (the oem versions however, do not)
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How hard is it for Microsoft and Digital River to get this right? The ISO download stops after 10MB. Tried different browsers and disabled firewall and antivirus software. Great fix!
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Supertrek32

niven76How hard is it for Microsoft and Digital River to get this right? The ISO download stops after 10MB. Tried different browsers and disabled firewall and antivirus software. Great fix!I'm at 200MB so the download IS working. Not sure what could be causing you trouble.
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fausto

about damn time. took them long enough. download iso and dvd too now.
this is a 64 bit iso correct? anyone try it? report back please!
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anarchy4sale

I am at 308 MB and it is downloading fine.
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