Updating windows 7

wayneski100

If I wanted to update from Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit to Windows 7 Professional 32-bit do I use an upgrade disc, or will I need a clean installation of Windows 7 Professional 32-bit?

Thanks in advance...

SteveJH200

I think you will need to do a clean installation. What baffles me is why you would want to 'downgrade' to a 32 bit system!

wayneski100

I have to use my Laptop on my school network and with all the school software and have been advised that it needs to be 7 professional and if it is 64-bit it can cause problems...

Pikeyp

I don't think you can change from a 64bit install to 32bit install , or go in the other direction either!

I could be wrong of course ... but I would say a re-install is the only way.

SteveJH200

You can install 32 bit Home Premium and still use the product code. Must admit that I can't fathom out why the school's software can't work on a 64 bit system. Maybe others can enlighten you here.

Spank

Does your laptop have 4GB or more of ram? if so you won't be able to use more than 3 if you use 32 bit OS.

What is the reason that you use home premium?

hardpowered

Hey dude,

In any case when going from 64-bit to 32-bit you will need to do a fresh install - meaning letting the disc delete everything on your hard drive and reinstall it. If your laptop has more than 4GB RAM (memory) though you'll be losing out, as only 64-bit can handle more. It'll work, but any excess will be wasted.

IT Support Engineer here.

wayneski100

Thanks for all the info

I'm now trying to get to the bottom of whether the school system / software will have issues with 64-bit (what I have been told).

I've downloaded Windows 7 upgrade advisor from Microsoft to see whether it has issues with hardware / software... I will use it tomorrow, will it look at any compatibilty issues with our school server?

Hammyman

wayneski100 wrote: »

I have to use my Laptop on my school network and with all the school software and have been advised that it needs to be 7 professional and if it is 64-bit it can cause problems...

Your school are talking rubbish. I'd like to say it comes as a surprise.

billywhizz

Hmm, if the Networked printers are old / don't have 64 bit drivers, and the whole network is 32 bit, then jumping onto it with a 64 bit laptop is going to cause trouble. Can't seen any issues over software though, just the hardware, and even then it's a long shot.

robmar0se

If the OP upgrades ro win 7/64 pro , he can download XP Mode and run the laptop at school as XP - and full Win 7/64 at home. Suggest the OP checks that his school network would work - suspect it would be fine.

Upgrading to Pro does not require a full re-install - plus this upgrade can be bought for £70 from Amazon, maybe cheaper as the OP is a teacher.

Worth investigating........