installed 32 bit win 7 instead of 64 bit

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Chucketn

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I was given a Lenovo all in one running windows 7 that belonged to an individual that went into assisted living. I promised to wipe the hard drive and reinstall windows. I think it originally had 64 bit Win 7 as the Lenovo info on the model describes it as such. I foolishly did not note the version and used a 32 bit image from Microsoft to reload the Lenovo. I ended up having to call MS to reactivate using the key on the machine sticker.
The activation was successful. Now I realize I should have used a 64 bit image. Several programs I want to use require the 64 bit OS.
Can I reinstall again, using the 64 bit image and get Microsoft to activate with the machine key?
Chuck
 
Thanks. Is there any way to upgrade to 64 bit, rather than wiping it out and starting from scratch? Lot of work already been done getting everything working.
Chuck
 
As per others, there isn't an 'upgrade path' between 32 bit and 64 bit.

You'll have to do a fresh reinstall, but yes you can use the same key.
 
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