Is it possible to install windows 7 (64 bit) on a windows vista (32 bit machine?) pix

gettin leid · 11-11-2009, 02:43 PM

I thought it wasn't possible... but when I went to go buy the student edition.. I get this message:

Note: If your goal is to install the 64-bit version of Windows 7 on a computer running Windows XP or Windows Vista 32-bit, you will need to include the Backup DVD with your Order and install Windows 7 using this DVD media.

Which makes me think it is! So I go ahead and buy the 64 bit OS.... but then later on I'm thinking.... wait a minute....

anyone know?

TR_MS3 · 11-11-2009, 02:45 PM

there is no reason to use the 64b version. Nothing worthwhile supports 64b.

gettin leid · 11-11-2009, 02:46 PM

i was gonna get it so i could have the machine recognize the additional memory : X

Sicily1918 · 11-11-2009, 02:47 PM

*Seems* like it's suggesting that 7 will wipe your drive and install a clean copy, which will then go and restore data from/with the Backup DVD. As far as the machine is concerned, as long as the CPU is 64-bit, you can install either or (32/64bit OS).

Oh, and BTW, step into the 21st century and go to a 64 bit system -- there's almost no reason whatsoever to have a 32-bit OS anymore, as they all include 32-bit extensions for non-64-bit software.

JoeVert · 11-11-2009, 02:48 PM

first you need to make sure your processor can support 64bit OS. Second, the note is saying that you cannot just "upgrade" from a 32bit OS to a 64bit Win 7, you need the full disk and you need to do a clean install. The ad you posted is for the "upgrade", not the Full disk.

mvrk10256 · 11-11-2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TR_MS3

there is no reason to use the 64b version. Nothing worthwhile supports 64b.

your kidding right?

so a 32bit version supports up t 3GB or ram. if you put more in it wont "see" an d hence it wont use it. a 64 bit version allows you to use up to 128GB or ram (i think...may even be higher)

64 bit OP's use a 64 bit words to transfer data fastehr then the normal 32 bit word.

there are many different kinds of software optimized to take advantage of a 64 bit systems processing power. furthermore almost all of the multicore processors have firmware that is considerable more efficient on a 64 bit system.

however most of this software is pro grade..... ie. CS4, many modeling programs(autocad, labview,comsol, ansys) that are used for research, Vegas 9 is 64 bit optimized.

if oyu have 4 GB or ram or more you have to run a 64 bit system to take advantage o the hardware you already paid for......

gettin leid · 11-11-2009, 03:09 PM

yeah i bought the cd kit with it for another 15 bucks.... but then i fished around some and they said ic ouldve just dled the ISO image.. -_-; damn them and their hidden links..

DME46 · 11-11-2009, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TR_MS3

there is no reason to use the 64b version. Nothing worthwhile supports 64b.

spotlaser · 11-11-2009, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeVert

first you need to make sure your processor can support 64bit OS. Second, the note is saying that you cannot just "upgrade" from a 32bit OS to a 64bit Win 7, you need the full disk and you need to do a clean install. The ad you posted is for the "upgrade", not the Full disk.

you could perform a full clean install with upgrade media.

http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/cle...rade_media.asp

SteveO3913 · 11-11-2009, 03:12 PM

You can buy it without the CD and just do this:

http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/22/...rade-bootable/

jeffro3000 · 11-11-2009, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TR_MS3

there is no reason to use the 64b version. Nothing worthwhile supports 64b.

2004 called. They are wondering where you went.

Skeeter · 11-11-2009, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TR_MS3

there is no reason to use the 64b version. Nothing worthwhile supports 64b.

You must really like your car because you are stuck in 2002 my friend.

Nineteen89 · 11-11-2009, 09:13 PM

64Bit all day

Hartman · 11-11-2009, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TR_MS3

there is no reason to use the 64b version. Nothing worthwhile supports 64b.

Let me guess.....Mac user.

iverson2k10 · 11-12-2009, 02:14 AM

no

BMWfanfromQuebec · 11-12-2009, 02:19 AM

8gb of fun

Nautilus · 11-12-2009, 02:39 AM

Just download the ultimate version for 0 dollars and install whenever you want it.

BMWfanfromQuebec · 11-12-2009, 02:44 AM

I would not advise downloading a public torrent though, just my 2 cents
try to get invited somewhere

Bimmer330cibro · 11-12-2009, 02:46 AM

runnin on Windows 7 64bit. Love it. 8 gigs of ram!!

CMT1729 · 11-12-2009, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TR_MS3

there is no reason to use the 64b version. Nothing worthwhile supports 64b.

Maybe you're just not running anything worthwhile?

11-11-2009, 02:43 PM	#1
gettin leid Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ucla Posts: 11 My Ride: you View My Garage	Is it possible to install windows 7 (64 bit) on a windows vista (32 bit machine?) pix I thought it wasn't possible... but when I went to go buy the student edition.. I get this message: Note: If your goal is to install the 64-bit version of Windows 7 on a computer running Windows XP or Windows Vista 32-bit, you will need to include the Backup DVD with your Order and install Windows 7 using this DVD media. Which makes me think it is! So I go ahead and buy the 64 bit OS.... but then later on I'm thinking.... wait a minute.... anyone know?

11-11-2009, 02:47 PM	#4
Sicily1918 There I was, Sicily, 1918.. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,573 My Ride: 1995 E36/2003 E46 View My Garage	Seems like it's suggesting that 7 will wipe your drive and install a clean copy, which will then go and restore data from/with the Backup DVD. As far as the machine is concerned, as long as the CPU is 64-bit, you can install either or (32/64bit OS). Oh, and BTW, step into the 21st century and go to a 64 bit system -- there's almost no reason whatsoever to have a 32-bit OS anymore, as they all include 32-bit extensions for non-64-bit software. __________________ My Step transmission fluid change thread. Ti330Ci's awesome Step fluid thread.

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JoeVert Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver Posts: 726 My Ride: 330Cic View My Garage	first you need to make sure your processor can support 64bit OS. Second, the note is saying that you cannot just "upgrade" from a 32bit OS to a 64bit Win 7, you need the full disk and you need to do a clean install. The ad you posted is for the "upgrade", not the Full disk. __________________ -JoeVert

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11-11-2009, 02:45 PM	#2
TR_MS3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 251 My Ride: 2002 M3 Convertible View My Garage	there is no reason to use the 64b version. Nothing worthwhile supports 64b.

11-11-2009, 02:46 PM	#3
gettin leid Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ucla Posts: 11 My Ride: you View My Garage	i was gonna get it so i could have the machine recognize the additional memory : X

11-11-2009, 03:09 PM	#7
gettin leid Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ucla Posts: 11 My Ride: you View My Garage	yeah i bought the cd kit with it for another 15 bucks.... but then i fished around some and they said ic ouldve just dled the ISO image.. -_-; damn them and their hidden links..

11-11-2009, 03:12 PM	#10
SteveO3913 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 26 My Ride: 2007 Audi A4 2.0T View My Garage	You can buy it without the CD and just do this: http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/22/...rade-bootable/

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Nautilus Banned User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: All Over The World Posts: 33 My Ride: Entwicklung 9dreißig View My Garage	Just download the ultimate version for 0 dollars and install whenever you want it.

11-12-2009, 02:44 AM	#18
BMWfanfromQuebec Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal/Laval,,, Parents car: 05 325i, 05 A4TQ Posts: 3,802 My Ride: Bus,Subway. View My Garage	I would not advise downloading a public torrent though, just my 2 cents try to get invited somewhere __________________ Bye.

11-12-2009, 02:46 AM	#19
Bimmer330cibro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boz-Bank, Cali Posts: 989 My Ride: AW 330ci View My Garage	runnin on Windows 7 64bit. Love it. 8 gigs of ram!! __________________

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