64bit with 32bit key

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by WILDCARD, Jan 29, 2011.

  1. WILDCARD

    WILDCARD MDL Novice

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    I would just like to thank everyone who assisted me in getting Windows 7 running again on my laptop.


    I am up and running again and its nice to have have my laptop fully functional again.

    I would just like to know the following:
    I am running Windows 7 Home basic 32 bit. Will my product key for my 32 bit work with Home Basic 64 bit?
     
  2. tcntad

    tcntad MDL Guru

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    yes.......
     
  3. WILDCARD

    WILDCARD MDL Novice

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    Thank you for the reply. Maybe I should rather install the 64bit. Being new to all of this what advangtages will I have using 64 bit?
     
  4. urie

    urie Moderator
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    No advantages unless you have more than 3GB of ram.
     
  5. Kouryu

    Kouryu MDL Senior Member

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    more immune to malware at least for now ;)
     
  6. steven4554

    steven4554 MDL Expert

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    And better performance
     
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  7. WILDCARD

    WILDCARD MDL Novice

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    Ok well I only have 2gig ram so it is pointless for me at this stage.
    Thanks