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New OS = clean install drive?

New OS = clean install drive?

New OS = clean install drive?

(OP)
After I finish up this project, I need to move to Windows7 64bit on this single pc so I can add some memory to my existing 4gigs. I'm currently on XPPro 32bit.

Is there ANY chance I can "upgrade" the install or should I just assume a fresh wipe and install everything again to be safe. (OS upgrades are SO unproductive...).

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Bill

RE: New OS = clean install drive?

(OP)
Answer to self.. No. Just found the faq on the MS site. Only 32bit to 32bit or 64 to 64 upgrades. Hmmm... That should kill a full morning.

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Bill

RE: New OS = clean install drive?

good job self!

RE: New OS = clean install drive?

(OP)
That's what happens when ones been confined in a room with no human interaction for hours at a time... Sometimes complete conversations with oneself. <g>

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Bill

RE: New OS = clean install drive?

As long as you don't lose arguments to yourself, you are OK.

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