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Windows 7 64Bit Install Pitfalls?

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Renegade87

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Hey guys,

So this weekend, I'm rebuilding my son's PC and am considering installing the 64bit version of the Win 7 Home Premium (upgrade) this time around instead of the 32bit version currently on his machine. Prior to the upgrades, I'll be backing up all his data and then I'll be installing a new Mobo, CPU, HSF, Memory, SSD and Video Card. After the new hardware is safely in his case, I'll have to start the XP install (remember, I stated that the version of 7 was the upgrade), get that up and running and updated, then do the Win 7 upgrade install.

It seems like overall driver support has improved significantly over the last couple of years since Win 7 was released. I'll need to make sure that all of the necessary software we want to install is 64bit compatible. Obviously this'll be my first 64bit install and I want to get it right.

Beyond that, is there anything else I'll need to be aware of?

Thanks for your help.
 
some old devices made for xp might not have drivers for win 7 64bit
 
^ what he said but there should be no reason to disable AHCI even if you do install XP
 
evilsofa said:
To install WinXP, you normally need to turn off AHCI in the motherboard's BIOS, and then turn on AHCI when you install Windows 7. However, you shouldn't need to install WinXP even with the upgrade version of Win7:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html

Here is a good, detailed walkthrough for installing Win7 on SSDs:

http://www.overclock.net/t/1156654/seans-windows-7-install-optimization-guide-for-ssds-hdds
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NEVER AGAIN!

So I tried doing the "shortcut" Win 7 upgrade clean install, and Windows wouldn't take my genuine, legal product key. Nor would it take my genuine, legal Win XP product key.
No matter what I tried.

Let me back up a bit so you get where I'm coming from. I've built and/or upgraded 30+pc's over the last 18+ years. I currently have 4 systems running in my house now (Win 7 HP). So I'm no "noobie" when it comes to this stuff.

So now it won't take my 7 product key and I get a BSOD if I try to wipe out the 7 install by trying to install XP and reformat the SSD and do a clean install of a full, legal version of XP Home.

Anybody got any ideas?
 
Renegade87 said:
Hey guys,

So this weekend, I'm rebuilding my son's PC and am considering installing the 64bit version of the Win 7 Home Premium (upgrade) this time around instead of the 32bit version currently on his machine. Prior to the upgrades, I'll be backing up all his data and then I'll be installing a new Mobo, CPU, HSF, Memory, SSD and Video Card. After the new hardware is safely in his case, I'll have to start the XP install (remember, I stated that the version of 7 was the upgrade), get that up and running and updated, then do the Win 7 upgrade install.

It seems like overall driver support has improved significantly over the last couple of years since Win 7 was released. I'll need to make sure that all of the necessary software we want to install is 64bit compatible. Obviously this'll be my first 64bit install and I want to get it right.

Beyond that, is there anything else I'll need to be aware of?

Thanks for your help.
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64-bit support really took off during the Vista era. Windows 7 64 actually outsold Windows 7 32 bit.

If you have 3-4 GB of ram in the system or more, go with 64. If you only have 2 GB and no intention on ever going to 4, go with 32 as it uses a little less disk space and memory.
 
Renegade87 said:
So I tried doing the "shortcut" Win 7 upgrade clean install, and Windows wouldn't take my genuine, legal product key. Nor would it take my genuine, legal Win XP product key.
No matter what I tried.
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I realize I'm stating the obvious here, but you did read all 3 steps correct?

3. If your Windows should fail to activate, then pick up at step 2 in OPTION THREE below.
..................................................
2. Click on the Download button below to download the .bat file below, and save it to your desktop.
Activate_Windows_Upgrade_after_Clean_Install.bat
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Renegade87 said:
NEVER AGAIN!

So I tried doing the "shortcut" Win 7 upgrade clean install, and Windows wouldn't take my genuine, legal product key. Nor would it take my genuine, legal Win XP product key.
No matter what I tried.

Let me back up a bit so you get where I'm coming from. I've built and/or upgraded 30+pc's over the last 18+ years. I currently have 4 systems running in my house now (Win 7 HP). So I'm no "noobie" when it comes to this stuff.

So now it won't take my 7 product key and I get a BSOD if I try to wipe out the 7 install by trying to install XP and reformat the SSD and do a clean install of a full, legal version of XP Home.

Anybody got any ideas?
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option 3 for the shortcut install linked on seven forum works for every install I've done except one. The one time it didn't take my key I was able to call Microsoft and the automated system gave me a telephone activation code. To be honest I think that was due to me transferring the license to a new system. Transferring the license is allowed with retail licenses, but activation may be picky anyway and require to you call in.
 
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