Upgrading Windows 7 32bit to 64bit, without discs.

Question

So i recently sent my laptop to Dell for repairs, which was to replace the hard drive with a new one. Before i sent it off my laptop ran a 64 bit Windows 7 Home Edition OS, now that i have it back it only has the 32 bit version. I bought the laptop in 2011 so it didn't come with any discs for the Operating System, and i didn't create a Datasafe local backup prior to sending if off for repairs. So my question is, is there a way to upgrade my Operating System to the 64 bit version? Without having to rebuy a windows 7 disc. Thanks for any help offered.

speedstep · Accepted Answer

There are NO Upgrades from 32 bit to 64 bit windows. You must do a complete reinstall from scratch.

Get the restore CD's from Dell. There is no difference in the COA serial number between 32 bit vs 64 bit windows.

request a set of backup discs - Dell - Support

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