Upgrade Or Full Version To Install Win 7 64-bit From Vista 32-bit
I have Windows Vista 32-bit. Would I be able to install Windows 7 64-bit with an UPGRADE disk or would I have to use a "FULL VERSION" disk? The question answered on the Windows 7 page doesn't seem to answer this, or at least clearly. Yes, I know I have to do a custom install.
View Replies (Posted: Sunday, October 25, 2009 4:46 PM)
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