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i put windows 7 32 bit on my computer and i dont know if my computer was 32 bit vista or 64 bit is it possible to go from a 64 bit to a 32 bit
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If you have the install media, the time, drivers and understand it's a wipe out and clean install.
Why do this?
Yes.
IF you have the media, the drivers and understand that this is far from an automatic install. Then you are ready.
But can I ask three questions?
1. Why do this?
2. Have you installed Windows before?
Without the OS, drivers this can't be done. It's not that you are not capable but you don't have the OS and drivers so the answer is no.
Remember that there is no "changing" from 64 to 32 or back in Windows. It's a wipeout and fresh install. Many are not ready to do that.
Bob
Why you want to do this? If the 32-bit version is working just fine, why change? Here is some more information on 32-bit vs 64-bit: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questions. Might be useful to take a quick read through.
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