Running 32-bit but can run 64-bit

BenjaminMoles

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Hi Guys,

I am running Windows 8 Professional (32-Bit) - however, since I have recently purchased a few servers; I need to install VM's via VMWare Workstation to run the Windows Server 2008/2012 R2.

I have a 64-bit capable processor, but I am running 32-bit.
Is there anyway that I can upgrade this without losing any programs or data?

Thanks in advance!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Professional x86 (32-bit)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Stone 210
    Memory
    Synology DS212+ DiskStation NAS Server
    Internet Speed
    T3
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    AVG Anti-Virus Business Edition 2013
Unfortunately no. It is not an "upgrade" when you go from 32 to 64 bits or visa versa. You must reinstall Windows and all the programs, etc.

Of course you must backup your data before the reinstall.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64 with Media Center, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 x64 Ultimate SP1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom System
    CPU
    INTEL Xeon E5-2670 LGA 2011
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA X79 UD5 v1.0 F13s
    Memory
    64GB (8 X 8 GB) G-Skill Ripjaws Z DDR3 2133 Quad Channel
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX 1060 SC 3 GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek Onboard ALC898
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung S27E310
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 PRO 256 GB SSD
    1 x 6TB WD 6003FZBX SATA
    13 x 3TB WD 30EFRX SATA
    PSU
    Seasonic X-1050
    Case
    Thermaltake Armor+
    Cooling
    INTEL BXRTS2011LC Liquid-cooled
    Keyboard
    Logitech G510s
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Explorer Mouse
    Internet Speed
    7.0 Mb/s
    Browser
    IE 11, Chrome
    Antivirus
    ESET NOD32 11.1, Malwarebytes Pro 3.5.1
    Other Info
    ASUS RT-AC68U router
There is more of a difference between a 32 bit OS and a 64 bit OS than just 32 bits. Internally they are really very different. Microsoft has never supported an upgrade from a 32 bit to 64 bit OS. A clean install of the OS and all applications is required.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
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