Windows 8. 32bit to 64bit

Sonics2k · 06-10-2013 01:44PM #1

Hi guys,

Just upgraded my PC, and used my copy of W8 to get it up and running.

The new system is a 64bit, so I need to find the best place and way of getting one.

I've tried out a few methods, such as downloading W8 again and re-installing it with a fresh wipe, but it's still showing it as a 32bit.

What's the easiest method to go about this?

gctest50 · 06-10-2013 01:54PM

I think it will only go from 64bit to 64bit

you could just stick 64 bit win7 on it and then upgrade

http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-24281.iso <

64 bit windows 7 disc image

This tool will make it easy to put the above disk image on a dvd or USB key :

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool
.

The Glass Key · 06-10-2013 01:59PM

gctest50 wrote: »

I think it will only go from 64bit to 64bit

you could just stick 64 bit win7 on it and then upgrade

http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-24281.iso

The problem is that the OP only has the 32 bit version and needs the disc for the 64 bit version before they can do anything (not even sure the keys would be the same). Anyway OP there are two disks for Windows 7 one has the 32 bit software the other has the 64 bit software and you don't have it.

Torqay · 06-10-2013 02:07PM

Yes, the license is valid for both x86 and x64.

Sonics2k · 08-10-2013 11:51AM

gctest50 wrote: »

I think it will only go from 64bit to 64bit

you could just stick 64 bit win7 on it and then upgrade

http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-24281.iso <
64 bit windows 7 disc image

This tool will make it easy to put the above disk image on a dvd or USB key :

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool
.

Cheers for that GC.

I'll try and give it a shot later on and see how it goes.

Windows 8. 32bit to 64bit

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