Vista32 for windows7 32 for windows 7-64

Hello
Well, first of all, sorry for the super long question.
I have a Dell M1730, originally shipped with Vista 32 bit. I have upgraded to Windows 7, and instead of back in shape, I just did in place it upgrade. Now, after much thought I decided to do a new install of Windows, but this time I think I have to do a full reformat and install the 64-bit version.

In addition, at some point I intend to install the upgrade of Windows 8 (on his way by mail) on this unit.

I'll meet when you want to activate windows after the 64-bit "upgrade"? No, no, horrible try him, etc...

In any case, I am convinced that this device is in need of a fresh start, with a complete re - format.

Any advice would be welcome...

Thanks in advance!

Greg

I recommend that you use 64-bit Windows 7 support and do a custom installation of 32-bit Windows 7 installation.

You will avoid any questions about activations and you're still going to do a clean install.

Boot from the DVD 64 bit Windows 7
Click Install now
Accept the license agreement
When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)

Select the disk partition where you want to install Windows 7 click Next.

You will receive the following warning:

The partition you have selected may contain files from a previous Installation of Windows. If so, these files and folders will be moved to a folder named Windows.old. You will be able to access the information in Windows.old, but you will be able to use your previous version of Windows.

(At all costs, do NOT click on anything in Format, deletion or Partition name.) So even do a custom installation, your personal files are still kept. Click OK

The installation program will now begin installation. During installation, your computer will be restarted several times.

Once the installation is complete, you can complete the Out of Box experience as the choice of your laptop, create a username, password, your time zone. You can then proceed to download the latest updates for Windows and reinstall your applications and drivers.

You can then retrieve your personal files from the Windows.old folder and reinstall all of your applications and drivers.

http://notebooks.com/2010/11/09/how-to-recover-documents-music-and-email-after-upgrading-with-the-Windows-old-folder/

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After having done that, you can continue to do the upgrade to Windows 8:

The upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8

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