Reclassification of Windows7 32-bit to Windows 7 64 bit

I am running Window 7 Ultimate 32-bit and upgrade to Windows7 Ultimate 64-bit.  Can I do without losing all my files and programs, i.e., a 'upgrade?  Or will I have to reinstall everything if I convert to a 64-bit version?

Thank you

Hello dmssmd1234,

It is not possible to perform an upgrade from x 86 to x 64. You will need to install the x 64 version with cleaning moved.

Hope this helps

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