Tuesday, May 2, 2017

mac - Is it possible to upgrade from Windows-7 32-bit to Windows-7 64bit without losing data in Bootcamp?


I want to install Windows-7 on a recent Mac Book Pro.
I have a Windows-7 (32-bit) installation disc that I plan to use for the installation, using Bootcamp.
However, I'm also thinking about getting a 64 bits version of the OS installation disc in a near future, because it is said to make a better use of the hardware.


If I install Windows-7 (32-bit) today and start to work with it, will I be able to upgrade to Windows-7 (64-bit) later ?
when upgrading, is there a risk I could lose my previous work ?


Answer



You wont be able to upgrade in-place, however you can use Windows Easy Transfer to keep your files and some settings for a new install:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features/windows-easy-transfer


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