Praetor7 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Hi,I have 2 OS on my laptop, a Windows XP SP3 and a Windows 7 32-bit OS. Recently I got the 64-bit version of Windows 7, so I would like to install it, but I don't want to keep the 32-bit version. First of all, I know I need a processor which supports 64-bit, but how can I find out if mine does support that? (it's an Intel ® Core 2 Duo CPU P7350 @ 2.00Ghz). Also, is there an easy way to "upgrade" my 32-bit win7 to 64-bit? Or do I need to format the drive where the 32-bit win7 is located and have a fresh install of the 64-bit? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 The P7350 is 64bit capable :)/>http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=36750 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANEMAN Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 You're good to go with the CPU according to the info Boris has got for you. For more information on upgrading read here: 32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions John. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praetor7 Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Thanks for the welcome and quick answers! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insect Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 While you "can't" upgrade directly. You can (assuming you have a Linux liveCD handy) mount your windows partition and manually delete every folder except for the "Users" one (that's where 7 puts your stuff), then remane the "users" folder, unmount and reboot with the windows install DVD in the drive and when installing select the windows partition where win7 32bits was, BUT ENSURE THAT THE FORMAT OPTION IS UNCHECKED (sorry about the all caps, it's just that omitting that step could get your data deleted). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bludgard Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 I would suggest an install of Windows 7 X64 to a sterile HD.This will ensure the most reliable install of Windows in my opinion.Back up whatever you want to keep.Completely wipe the drive.Completely format the drive.Install Windows.If you need assistance with preparing for a Custom Install,don't hesitate to ask.;) One Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayanthi Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Recently, I got the 64-bit version of Windows 7, so I would like to install it, but I don't want to keep the 32-bit version. First of all, I know I need a processor which supports 64-bit, but how can I find out if mine does support that? (it's an Intel ® Core 2 Duo CPU P7350 @ 2.00Ghz). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Recently, I got the 64-bit version of Windows 7, so I would like to install it, but I don't want to keep the 32-bit version. First of all, I know I need a processor which supports 64-bit, but how can I find out if mine does support that? (it's an Intel ® Core™ 2 Duo CPU P7350 @ 2.00Ghz).The P7350 does support 64bit O/S see - http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=36750 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bludgard Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Recently, I got the 64-bit version of Windows 7, so I would like to install it, but I don't want to keep the 32-bit version. First of all, I know I need a processor which supports 64-bit, but how can I find out if mine does support that? (it's an Intel ® Core™ 2 Duo CPU P7350 @ 2.00Ghz).Dude.Why are you wasting these helpful peoples' time by copy/pasting the same question submitted by the OP?I know you're a spammer.Please.Take the garbage somewhere else.Come back again and I'll fry your system.One Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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