How To Install Rc7 64 On New Drive ?
I recently purchased a new internal hdd, and i currently have rc7 32. I would like to upgrade to 64. I know i cant technically upgrade to 64 but heres what im looking for. There is nothing on my current drive that I need ecexpt 1 program. Its a game and i believe i can move the game to an external and put it back after im done, ive did that when i went from xp to rc7.
MY question is: can i use my current set up to install the 64 on my other drive (from the same computer) and then switch to that drive after (new drive as my main drive) then just wipe the old drive and use as storage?For specs - i have core 2 duo 2.6 and 4 gigs of ram.
View Replies (Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 10:53 PM)
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