can I UPGRADE from vista 32 bit to Windows 7 64 bit, or do i need the retail verison of 7?
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I am running Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit beta version. It is so much nicer that Vista. I upgraded originally from XP Pro to Vista Business. Am I eligible for the upgrade for Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit? (since my vista business is an upgrade) and i don't want to re do my computer again. I just put the beta version on, will there be a way to just put in the cd key? Thanks
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Can't upgrade on any laptop, only desktop. And you don't need disc install....windows 7 and newer will take care of itself. Windows xp and vista will need disc install
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The machine comes preloaded with Windows 7 Professional 64bit already. You're good to go. The supplied recovery media is for Windows 8, however. Re-installing Windows 7 will be difficult. I'd recommend preforming a complete system backup to an external harddrive as soon as you get the machine.
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There is actually only one disk for all versions of Vista being shipped. You have the option to install the 32 or 64 bit version, other than that the version you can install, basic, premium, ultimate, is determined by your cd key.
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I use this unit with Windows 7 64 bit, so I can't answer that question with absolute certainty.
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For some reason Windows 7 would rather upgrade from Vista to 7. If you try a clean install 7 will ask for Vista disk, load some of it and move on back to 7. Why, I really don't know BUT the Vista to 7 upgrade went fantastic and I have had no problems.
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You can have a 8 GB of RAM with a 64 bit system or 4 GB of RAM with the 32 Bit system and run windows 7 Just fine. You must do a new installation so purchase a (32 or 64 Bit) Full version of windows 7.If you right click on "My Computer" and choose the "Properties" you will see what you have, (64 or 32 Bit) Windows 7 will not allow you to upgrade from windows XP.
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I have had no issues using Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. Although different hardware setups may have issues. Just install the drivers from the disc contained and you should be good to go!
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No.. You need a Mircosoft Upgrade Windows from XP to Vista. Not just Mircosoft Windows Vista itself. It is pretty simple to upgrade from XP and just follow the screen directions.
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Windows 7 home to windows ulimate is NOT what you need - see microsoft.com for reviewing which upgrade product you need - there are several. This windows 7 home to ultimate is for a upgrading lower functioning version of windows 7 to a higher version of windows 7. If you have windows vista ultimate, you do not have windows 7 - not windows 7 home, and not windows 7 ultimate. As I understand it, you need to know first if your windows vista ultimate is 32 bit or 64 bit. (microsoft.com tells you how to find out which you have - ask this question to bing.com to find out) Then you buy the windows 7 ultimate upgrade for either the 32 bit or 64 bit - whichever matches the one you started with on Vista. Doesn't matter that you have a Dell computer. I know that Dell's windows disk doesn't work on any other computer - it's not designed to. I am not sure whether a windows vista ultimate upgrade to windows 7 ultimate disk will work on a second computer, but it will work on your dell.
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I held off a long time for the same reason. Rest assured, Vista 64 compatibility was added with the the Power Pack 1 (think SP 1) which also corrected the data corruption problem and added other features. Note, it is a pain as you have to first install from a 32-bit operating system before you can install under Vista 64-bit. In other words, I had to connect my girlfriend's laptop with Vista 32 and start the install before I could ultimately connect my Vista 64 desktop to the EX470. It does work though and I love this product. I'm backing-up automatically, set up a photo share for my friends to access, can trade files with friends and serve all my music / video files to my Xbox 360s over powerline ethernet adapters. I recommend upgrading memory from 512mb to 2gb (HP has lifted warranty restriction against this).
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No...mine came with Windows 7 home premium operating system 64 bit...but there are some models available with window 7 professional operating system for business..hope this helps..Bruce H.
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The OS on this unit is actually going to be Win7 PRO 64bit. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Thank You, ServerMonkey
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My preference is fo OEM over upgrade but back up your data first of course. Can't guarantee everything (sw/hw) will work going from 32 to 64 bit but there are usually workarounds.
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What did you find-out about 64 bit compatability. So far< I have not found any drive compatable with 64 bit Vista.
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This system will be windows 7 32-bit, we do have 64-bit available as well if you request it.
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Hi, Of course you can but you would need 64-Bit of Windows version, this listing is for 32-Bit. Make sure on checkout the seller is us RECIRCUIT and we will give you this free upgrade. Contact us after or before making purchase at 844-889-1070 or you can send an email after purchase asking for upgrade to 64-Bit. Sincerely,Re-Circuit