I just installed a 32-bit OS (Windows 7 Home Premium) and the antivirus program on my laptop.

I have the same 64-bit operating system. The 64 bit OS will act as an upgrade (go to a 32 on a 64 bit OS), or it will delete and format the drive?

Bill

To go from 32 bit to 64 bit, you must do a clean install.  This means that you will have to reinstall applications.

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