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Geek Culture / So, can I upgrade to 64 bit Windows 7?

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Thistle Studios
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Posted: 5th Aug 2012 22:23
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So here is the situation:

I have a 32 bit Windows 7 Medion desktop that I got in 2010. The fact it was 32 bit had miffed me quite a bit, and it has a recovery partition with the 32 bit OS. Now, it came with a recovery CD which actually appears to be an installation disc for Windows 7 32 bit. Three months ago, I got a Medion laptop with the same recovery partition gubbins and recovery disc, but this time its 64 bit. Can I use this 64 bit install disc to upgrade my Windows 7 to 64 bit? I know this will effectively wipe my whole drive but I don't care. My processor has a 64 bit instruction set so I want to use its full potential!

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Phaelax
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Posted: 6th Aug 2012 01:31
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You might have to use the cd-key from the laptop, but other than that there's no reason why you couldn't use the disc. I'm using the same CD on my desktop that came with my laptop.

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Indicium
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Posted: 6th Aug 2012 03:12
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Is it even worth doing? Does your desktop have more than 4GB memory?


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Thistle Studios
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Posted: 6th Aug 2012 03:22
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It has 4 GB of memory installed, which seems stupid to put a 32 bit OS on, and since the instruction set is 64 bit I feel I am missing out on unlocking the desktop's true potential.

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Well you can utilize 4GB with 32-bit, so I personally wouldn't bother. Most applications are 32-bit anyway so there's no performance change there, just saves you the effort of upgrading really.


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