Quick (and simple) windows 7 installation question.

[stu_the_flat]

I recently got a copy of windows 7 home.

I installed it and found it was a 32 bit copy, I wanted 64, Have I missed an option in the installation set up or have I bought the wrong version of windows and need another disc?

Cheers Stuart

 

[neil_g]

if its retail i believe you get a 32 bit and a 64 bit disk? if its OEM then youll be limited to what version it is.

 

[stu_the_flat]

Thank you. that was a stupid over site on my part.

next question. Can i buy a 64 bit upgrade disc to upgrade from my 32 bit or do I need to buy a full vesion again?

Cheers Stuart

 

[neil_g]

you cant upgrade from 32 to 64.

presuming youve bought a 32 bit OEM best bet would be to sell it on.

 

[stu_the_flat]

Thank you for your help.

Stuart

 

[frank]

My upgrade disk has 32 or 64 bit choice. You will need a legit version of vista or xp (I'm not 100% sure if it will upgrade from xp tho') first I believe cos the upgrade disk will check before installing.

 

[neil_g]

My upgrade disk has 32 or 64 bit choice. You will need a legit version of vista or xp (I'm not 100% sure if it will upgrade from xp tho') first I believe cos the upgrade disk will check before installing.

you cannot upgrade a 32 bit OS to a 64 bit, its a fresh reinstall. but personally id be inclined to get the correct OEM to start with.

 

[stu_the_flat]

I did have a genuine copy of XP although I have misplaced the disc. My recently computer died and my freind said he would help by getting my a cheap copy of 7 as I am broke and needed to get a couple bits of hardware

. just put it down to experince and buy a full copy myself.

I'm a student so hopfuly there is a cheap way of doing this.

 

[neil_g]

students - http://store.digitalriver.com/store/msshgb/en_GB/ContentTheme/pbPage.SHHomePbPage

oem - http://www.ebuyer.com/259863-micros...c-02050?utm_source=google&utm_medium=products

 

[stu_the_flat]

cheers, looks like OEM it is then!