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uct that won’t work on 64-bit Windows, there’s no reason to stick with a 32-

bit OS.

All editions of Windows 7 (except Starter) are available in both the 32-bit or

64-bit varieties; the retail Ultimate edition even includes both 32-bit and 64-

bit DVDs right in the box. If you have a 32-bit edition (other than Ultimate),

you can get the 64-bit version of your edition (in the US, call 1-800-360-7561),

and assuming your license key checks out, you only pay shipping. But beware:

once you “convert” your license key to work with the 64-bit version, you won’t

be able to use it to reinstall the 32-bit version, should you decide to go back.

(Thus you may want to try a virtual install first, as described in “Virtualize

Whirled Peas” on page 30.)

Once you’ve got your 64-bit OS installed and functioning, it’ll look and feel

just like its 32-bit (x86) counterpart, with only a few minor quirks. See Chap-

ter 2 for Windows Explorer considerations on 64-bit Windows, Chapter 3 for

64-bit registry issues, and Chapter 6 for troubleshooting 64-bit hardware and

software.

Unless otherwise noted, all of the solutions in this book apply to both the 32-

bit and 64-bit versions of Windows.

Install Windows 7

It used to be that installing an operating system was a dreadful experience.

More specifically, it should be said that it was always a dreadful experience.

Fortunately, things have improved to the point where installing Windows 7 is

only occasionally dreadful. In fact, it’s usually fairly painless, provided you

have a relatively new PC, a true installation disc, and no data you care about

on the target drive.

But what if you’re upgrading and you don’t want to ruin a functioning system?

Or what if upgrading isn’t an option, and you have to perform a clean install?

Or what if setup halts halfway through with nothing more than a blue screen

to show for your trouble? Or worst of all, what if setup is completely successful,

and now all that awaits you is a bloated, buggy OS that you need to spend time

optimizing and configuring? (OK, that last scenario is what the rest of this book

is about.)

Microsoft took a somewhat odd approach with Windows 7’s setup tool. Pre-

viously, you could install the latest Windows OS on top of just about any recent

version, and the installer would perform an “upgrade.” The process was

convenient, in that anyone could upgrade Windows by simply popping in a

disc, but the resulting system never worked very well because of all the detritus

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