Windows 7 32-bit product key can be used for a 64-bit upgrade?

I honestly can't remember. It seems when I was using the beta there was a separate code for 32 & 64bit but I'm not sure. I do know thought that if your using the upgrade you can't upgrade a 32 bit to 64 without a fresh install.As in move Vista programs & etc over.

Not that you'd want to do that anyway. The link below should tell you how to install a clean install from upgrade media.

If you have a legal version of Windows, be it x32 or x64, it will allow you to do a clean install with the Upgrade disk. And yes, I think now is a good time to make the switch to 64bit. I just did a Install of Win7 beside a XP 32 bit install, and although I did not use the option because I was dual booting, I had the "upgrade" option available.

So, what your saying is that you had the option to install 64bit Win 7 with a 32bit version of XP already installed... right? 1) Licensing - the ability to purchase an "upgrade" copy of the new OS at a reduced price based on having a licensed prior version. You CAN do this for Windows 7 if you have ANY version of Windows since Windows 2000.

The new license is valid even if you install the 64-bit version of Windows 7 and your previous OS was 32-bit. 2) Installation - the ability to install the new OS onto an existing system while keeping all of the existing accounts and installed software intact. With Windows 7 you can only do this if the previous system was Vista and only if it's a 32-bit to 32-bit upgrade or a 64-bit to 64-bit upgrade.

All other combinations require you that you migrate your accounts and reinstall your software after installing Windows 7. 1) Licensing - the ability to purchase an "upgrade" copy of the new OS at a reduced price based on having a licensed prior version. You CAN do this for Windows 7 if you have ANY version of Windows since Windows 2000.

The new license is valid even if you install the 64-bit version of Windows 7 and your previous OS was 32-bit. 2) Installation - the ability to install the new OS onto an existing system while keeping all of the existing accounts and installed software intact. With Windows 7 you can only do this if the previous system was Vista and only if it's a 32-bit to 32-bit upgrade or a 64-bit to 64-bit upgrade.

All other combinations require you that you migrate your accounts and reinstall your software after installing Windows 7. Your first point is well taken and provides the answer to the question I was looking for. Your second point I already knew about, but thanks anyway.

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