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Upgrade Windows 7 32 Bit to Windows 7 64 Bit

Anonymous
2018-06-25T21:49:45+00:00

I currently have Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit, and I want 64 bit.

I don't mind a reset, since I have done so way too many times, and my computer is compatible, I need the installer, which I can then put on a disk I don't use, to upgrade!

P.S. I need an ISO if you couldn't tell.

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-06-25T21:57:59+00:00

    32 > 64 is not an upgrade.

    You clean install 64.

    This link is not for OEM preinstalled ISOs:

    Download Windows 7 Disc Images (ISO Files) - Microsoft

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    Or you can use this for preinstalled OEM or Retail Licenses

    Download the correct ISO file and make your own disk and use the Product Key that is on the COA Sticker.

    https://www.heidoc.net/joomla/technology-science/microsoft/67-microsoft-windows-and-office-iso-download-tool

    Download: Windows ISO Downloader.exe

    Version: 6.00

    Release Date: 11 April 2018 (to be released tomorrow)

    Requirements: Windows 7 or newer, .NET Framework 4.x, Internet Explorer 8 or newer.

    Important: As of Version 6.00, we're adding back an experimental feature to generate links for Windows 7 and Office 2010. Generation of new links for these products is throttled, and not every download is always available in every language. New links are generated on a first come first served basis, with users who enable the idle resource donation getting preferential treatment. If you have further questions, please use theWinCert Forum to get in touch, so that other users can also benefit from the discussion.

    And here are instructions on how to burn ISO images to disk:

    http://www.snapfiles.com/get/ISORecorder.html

    You change the Boot Order in the BIOS to be able to boot from your installation media:

    How to Boot Your Computer From a Disc or USB Drive

    Then do a clean install:

    http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html

    The COA sticker is either on the underside of the Laptop or in the Battery Compartment.

    With a Desktop it is either on the side, rear or top of the Computer Case.

    Using the downloaded ISO file Method may require phone Activation.

    If it does require phone Activation, do not follow the Auto Prompts, but hold on for a real person to explain to as to what has been done for re-installation purposes

    "How to Activate Windows 7 by Phone"

    http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/18715-activate-windows-7-phone.html

    The above method also will require you to go to your Computer Manufacturer's website > Support and Downloads Section > locate your Model Number and Operating System > then download and install the latest Drivers for it.

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    Using the USB method in conjunction with the above Windows 7 download:

    http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2432-usb-windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html

    "How to Get and Use the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool"

    http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31541-windows-7-usb-dvd-download-tool.html

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    And this is very good and easy to use:

    Rufus - Create bootable USB drives the easy way

    Cheers.

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-06-26T06:11:28+00:00

    You are welcome.

    Cheers.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-06-26T06:04:58+00:00
    1. You had an upgrade disk/license, which is not for a clean installation.
    2. If installed and activated and a Retail or OEM system Builders license use these free programs:

    http://www.belarc.com/free\_download.html

    https://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/

    If not, you will have to buy a new windows 7 license:

    You do not buy a Product Key by itself, as they are normally stolen/pirated, Volume Licenses which are not for private use, or MSDN keys which are not to be sold by the original subscription holder.

    Make sure that you buy the complete sealed package (DVD, license)

    Thanks for the help!

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-06-25T22:51:36+00:00
    1. You had an upgrade disk/license, which is not for a clean installation.
    2. If installed and activated and a Retail or OEM system Builders license use these free programs:

    http://www.belarc.com/free\_download.html

    https://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/

    If not, you will have to buy a new windows 7 license:

    You do not buy a Product Key by itself, as they are normally stolen/pirated, Volume Licenses which are not for private use, or MSDN keys which are not to be sold by the original subscription holder.

    Make sure that you buy the complete sealed package (DVD, license)

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-06-25T22:06:30+00:00

    I lost the product key I had with the windows 7 upgrade disk

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