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For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Previous Next Sort by votes. Apr 2, 73 0 18, 7. Hi all, confirming that my processor can run 64 bit, is it possible that I install Windows 7 my laptop is now vista 32 preinstalled? Aug 25, 16 0 18, 1. Sure you can dual-boot both of them mine is the same case as my HP came with pre-installed Windows Vista Home Basic 32 bit and I have now installed Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit and both are useable,just empty 1 of the drive partition and install in that empty partition beware o not choose upgrade option,custom install in the free partition So you can enjoy both OS May 16, 0 18, Sure you can do it, just not really sure why you would want, or even need to.
Now, some people say they have problems, but when you get to the root of the problem, the problem usually lies with Win 7, or Vista itself, not that it is 64 bit though. There are older programs that will simply not run under Vista or Win7, and when people have problems they assume it is because they installed the 64 bit version of windows, but that is not the case most of the time. In other words if you are having problems running a program under Win7 64 bit, you are most likely going to have the same problems trying to run it under Win7 32 bit as well.
Thanks for your feedback. Making another Gb partition for Win 7 64 bit Then making a Gb data partition. Does this sound about right, and most importantly, is it going to dual boot OK?
I've seen people asking about dual booting everything except this, so apologies if it's a FAQ! Saturday, July 11, AM. Your plan sounds ok. If you do that you should be fine and the system will be able to dual boot so that you can test the x64 OS. I do not know if the license for RTM allows you to do this, but I think it is not an issue as your are running both installations on the same hardware.
This is identified when you activate the license. OK, I'll go for it! I was just checking that the dual boot system that installed on my older XP machine 5 years old and runs Win 7 perfectly! I guess I'd have Windows 7 Windows 7 in the boot menu? OK, fingers crossed, going to do this in about 5 hours time, so if anyone has any doubts, speak now :.
I have a system that dual boots both 64 and 32 bit Windows 7. I took the "easy" way out and installed the 32 bit system in a bootable Virtual Hard Disk. Everything lives in one partition. The VHD is just a big file. There's a ton of information and step-by-step guides to walk you through the process. Cheers, PW.
Saturday, July 11, PM. Can I run Windows 7 in that case? Can I save the installation before completing and start the half installation later?
If true then which drivers should I download? What is the download size of ISO file? Please tell for 32 bit, 64 bit and for both. And what will be the size of Windows 10 64 bit after I installed it in my D drive? And how long can it take to install Windows 10? Please help me by answering my questions and tell me if I miss something or doing something wrong. Please reply even if you know only one answers of the following questions, it may help me. I don't know the answer to many of your questions, but I'll answer what I know.
I hope it won't be a misinfo. Yes you can. It's not possible to directly update. To get bit, you'd need to clean-install your Windows. I mean, you'd need to delete your Windows 7 partition to do it. Of course.
You should know what your D drive's partition number is, or you'll end up dual-booting or reinstalling Windows. Less chance, IMO. In the pop-up window, go to the Boot tab and select Win7, and click Make default or similar. Then if prompted, restart as needed. So I think it will show up automatically. And I don't know how to disable or enable it. If it's on 10, it will reset only Win I'm unsure about this one.
You can wipe the partition if it gets corrupted. To do it, right-click the corrupted Windows partition and choose Format , then click Start without making any selections. Around GB or more. Before downloading, make sure you have:. These are my opinions. I think some of these are wrong, anyway. You might need confirmation from someone with better dual booting knowledge. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help.
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