You can not install 64 bit as a upgrade over 32 bit. You really don't have much of a choice but to do a fresh install. Taken directly from Microsoft " Can I upgrade from a 32-bit version of Windows to a 64-bit version of Windows? No. If you are currently running a 32-bit version of Windows, you can only perform an upgrade to another 32-bit version of Windows. Similarly, if you are running a 64-bit version of Windows, you can only perform an upgrade to another 64-bit version of Windows.
If you want to move from a 32-bit version of Windows to a 64-bit version of Windows Vista or vice versa, you'll need to back up your files and then choose the Custom option during Windows Vista installation. Then, you'll need to restore your files and reinstall your programs. For more information, see Installing and reinstalling Windows Vista. For detailed information about installing and upgrading 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows, go to Installation choices for Windows Vista (32-bit)or Installation choices for Windows Vista (64-bit) online." Thanks, Jared Lynn PORTA CUSD #202 Technology Coordinator jl...@porta202.org 217-501-4920 On Sep 19, 2010, at 11:43 AM, "Joel A. Brondos" <jbron...@gmail.com> wrote: > I just got a new computer that's very robust with a high-end graphics > card so I could run Adobe Premiere - Production Premium. > > I couldn't believe it when, upon installing the software, that it > wouldn't install Premiere because my computer didn't meet minimum > requirements. > > Apparently, it needs the 64-bit edition of Windows. > > My Question: Is it possible (or advisable) to upgrade an installed > 32-bit Windows 7 installation with a 64-bit version -- or am I going > to have to reinstall EVERYTHING . . . and start all over again? > > Joel Brondos > Brookfield, IL > | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org |
| Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org |
