I need to find the 32-bit version of bootsect.exe.

Need the 32-bit version of bootsect.exe


I need to find the 32-bit version of bootsect.exe.  I downloaded Windows 7 Pro 64-bit version of Digital River to upgrade my Dell Inspion Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit.  I can't download boosect.exe from the Microsoft Store because I Win 7 through Digital River.  Where can I download this small file.  Someone has to have it.  Thank you.

If you need the 32-bit version because you can't start download 64-bit here is how to make bootable download and install.

Create installation DVD or Flash USB in Windows 7 download

According to what you have downloaded (ISO or .box) and what you have available, you can use one of the links below to create bootable media. Use the methods of USB flash drive, your flash drive must be 4 GB or more. You could also buy the installation DVD if you wish.

DVD from ISO - if you downloaded the ISO file use a burning program to a DVD. You can also use the USB/DVD Windows 7 download tool allows you to create a copy of your ISO of Windows 7 file on a flash drive, DVD or USB.
http://store.Microsoft.com/help/ISO-tool
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/toolsofthetrade/HT/burnisofile.htm

DVDS from files .box - if you downloaded the. EXE &. Box follow these instructions to make a bootable from download Windows 7 DVD:
http://www.TomsHardware.com/Forum/1392-63-Windows-upgrade-bootable-guide-having-issues

USB Flash ISO - if you downloaded the ISO file and you want to install Windows 7 using a flash drive:
Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool allows you to create a copy of your ISO of Windows 7 file on a Flash DRIVE or a DVD. To create a bootable DVD or USB flash drive, download the ISO file and then run the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool. Once this is done, you can install Windows 7 directly from the Flash DRIVE or a DVD.
http://store.Microsoft.com/help/ISO-tool

USB stick installation files - WinToFlash is a practical application that will help you transfer your Windows 7 installation from a hard drive or DVD to USB flash in a few steps. That you can install Windows 7 from a flash card, USB stick, HDD, etc to your computer or netbook. If you have downloaded the .box file extract everything first. If you have a 4 GB or more large USB key (or external hard drive), and the computer can boot from USB:
http://www.Softpedia.com/get/system/system-miscellaneous/WinToFlash.shtml

Then:
32-bit to 64-bit custom clean installation steps

You can use a disk upgrade, but you cannot make a room upgrade from a 32-bit system on a 64-bit system, the only way is to do a custom clean install. This means that you will have to reinstall all your programs, but you can save your files and settings on an external storage before that with Windows Easy Transfer. According to Microsoft the following steps:

1. start Windows Upgrade Advisor (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/downloads/upgrade-advisor ) to see if there are known issues that may affect the installation and the question of whether you should install the version of 32 or 64 bit Windows 7.

2 back up your files and settings. To avoid losing everything that you will need to save copies of all files, photos and other information that you want to keep an external hard drive. Windows Easy Transfer (http://windows.microsoft.com/windows-easy-transfer ) is a free tool that you can use to copy your information (but not programs) from your PC and then put them after installing Windows 7. If you do not have an external hard drive, you will not be able to use Windows Easy Transfer, instead you can copy the files you want to keep on a USB stick or CD/DVD.

3. find the discs original installation and license/product keys associated to programs currently on your computer because you will have to manually reinstall your programs after installing Windows 7. You may be able to download programs from the Internet.

4 Medallion the Windows 7 DVD in your PC, reboot, start of the DVD. When asked "which type of installation do you want?" click "Custom (advanced)."

5. when Windows 7 is installed, you can use Windows Easy Transfer to restore your files & settings and use your installation diskettes to install all your programs.

Questions about installing Windows 7?
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions from Installation Windows 7 & responses

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