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Every time i run windows 7 set up i get the following compatibility report:
The following issues are preventing Windows from upgrading. Cancel the upgrade, complete each task, and then restart the upgrade to continue.
- Oct 22, 2009 Reporting: Can I upgrade Vista 32-bit to Windows 7 64-bit This post has been flagged and will be reviewed by our staff. Thank you for helping us maintain CNET's great community.
- To upgrade from 32bit to 64 bit in windows 7, you need the required hardware such as a 64bit processor etc. Furthermore, upgrading your windows from 32 bit to 64 bit will wipe out all your data.
Win 7 32 Bit Upgrade
- You can’t upgrade 64-bit Windows to a32-bit version of Windows. Toupgrade, obtain a 64-bit version ofthe installation disc, or go onlineto see how to install Windows 7 andkeep your files and settings.
- 32-bit Windows cannot be upgraded toa 64-bit version of Windows. Toupgrade, obtain a 32-bit version ofthe Windows installation disc.
This message doesn't make any sense. What to do?
If you’re currently running Vista and want to upgrade to Windows 7, an in-place upgrade can be an easier option than a clean install. Here we will take a look a the steps to take before the upgrade and walk through the actual process of the upgrade. Note: For this article we are upgrading Vista Home Premium 32-bit to Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit.
UPDATE: It seems that MSDN Disk is somehow defective or cannot be used for updates. According to social.technet.microsoft.com nobody was able to use it for update.
alex
Can I Upgrade Vista 32 Bit To Windows 7 64 Bit
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No - You have a MSDN subscription which gives you access to both disks, but you must of downloaded the incorrect one. For example, for ultimate, the x64/64-bit is called - en_windows_7_ultimate_x64_dvd_x15-65922.iso and the x86/32-bit is called en_windows_7_ultimate_x86_dvd_x15-65921.iso Also, there is a 700Meg difference in size, 64-bit is 3,075.30MB where as 32-bit is 2,385.99 MB – Wil Oct 28 at 21:22
I'm not sure why you are telling him what he has, how would you know better than him where he got it from?
I have received it in mail. Disk 4618 November 2009 - Windows 7 Ultimate (x64 and x86). And setup indeed asks me to select version. – alex Oct 28 at 21:25
I have a MSDN and Technet Subscription - I have never seen a dual disk - nor can I think off the top of my head of any Microsoft software that has been released as x86 and x64 on the same disk. The closest I have seen is a licence key on the back of a Ultimate DVD I got from an event that states 'licence key for 32 and 64 bit' (or x86 and x64 - I forget!). I would double check your disks, or if possible, can you take a picture and block out serial key/personal stuff, and I will try to help you further. – Wil Oct 28 at 21:50
Wil, the MSDN disc for Windows 7 has BOTH 32 bit and 64 bit versions on it, I'm looking at it right now! It won't work for an upgrade from Vista 64 to Windows 7 64 bit for various reasons, see this link for more info ->Technet Forums
I'm thinking if the people at MSDN were thinking clearly they should have sent it on seperate discs. You can download the ISO and it will work just fine but, thats a BIG file to download.
Brian
If I am not mistaken, you can do a clean install using the MSDN DVD. I kept getting a similar error when I tried to update from Vista 32 to Win 7 32. I finally ended up doing a clean install. The files currently on your primary partition will be saved under a folder windows.old.
Given a choice, I always prefer a clean install.
AlokAlok
The first message says to me 'You currently have 64 bit Windows, you are trying to use a 32 bit disk. If you want to continue to upgrade, you must have a 64 bit Windows 7 disk. Alternatively, you can go online to find out how to do a fresh install and transfer all your settings and documents across.'
The second message says to me 'You have 32 bit Windows, you cannot upgrade to 64 bit Windows. Get a 32 bit disk and restart'.
They do seem to contradict each other in the fact that it isn't clear if you have 32 bit or 64 bit at the moment, however the thing that they do have in common is that the DVD you are using is the opposite to what you are needing - either you have x64/64 bit and are trying to use a x86/32 bit disk or you have x86/32 bit installed and trying to use a x64/64 bit disk.
You can do a fresh install, however if you want to upgrade, it needs to be bit for bit x86 - x86 or x64 - x64
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You have to either #1.) Be on Vista SP 1, not SP2 for this to work with ease or #2.) Select the option to download and install all updates during installation.
There is an error with Vista SP2 which causes this upgrade to fail even if you are using x64 for your current OS.
For some of us, like Alienware users, if we do not install the original OS with the Original Software, OSD, Command Center, etc, our Machines... especially graphics cards and drivers, never work properly. Upgrading the OS is the easiest, most stable, efficient way to go sometimes.
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I must confess from the get-go that my knowledge of the finer points of computers in general is limited, but I've heard that 64-bit is the way to go. I bought my system from Dell about 12 months ago. Since I didn't build it, I can't tell you what mother board I've got (Dell refuses to easily divulge that bit of info and it's kind of a huge problem), but I do know:
Intel Q6600 @ 2.4 GhZ
4 GB DDR2 800
Radeon HD 3870 512 MB
W/ Vista Ultimate 32-bit
So, my question is can I buy an upgrade kit to go from Vista 32 to Windows 7 64 or will I need to straight buy Windows 7 64 bit and install it? Will I need to update the BIOS? Is casual gaming, photo and video editing and HD video viewing even worth 64-bit? Again, since I don't know what mobo I have, all this may be for nothing because the board may not do 64-bit at all...
Intel Q6600 @ 2.4 GhZ
4 GB DDR2 800
Radeon HD 3870 512 MB
W/ Vista Ultimate 32-bit
So, my question is can I buy an upgrade kit to go from Vista 32 to Windows 7 64 or will I need to straight buy Windows 7 64 bit and install it? Will I need to update the BIOS? Is casual gaming, photo and video editing and HD video viewing even worth 64-bit? Again, since I don't know what mobo I have, all this may be for nothing because the board may not do 64-bit at all...