Guest R3in Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I have been running an installation of Windows 7 Ultimate since late 2009 or early 2010. Recently I have had some issues and require a repair installation. My current installation is x64 -------------------------------------------------------------------- During the installation setup: Prompt: "Select the operating system you want to install" Windows 7 Ultimate x64 - [Next] Prompt: "Which type of installation do you want?" Upgrade -------------------------------------------------------------------- When attempting to use the original disk (the one supplied with my machine), I receive the following error: The following issues are preventing Windows from upgrading. Cancel the upgrade, complete each task, and then restart the upgrade to continue. [ ]You can’t upgrade 64-bit Windows to a 32-bit version of Windows. To upgrade, obtain a 64-bit version of the installation disc, or go online to see how to install Windows 7 and keep your files and settings. [ ]32-bit Windows cannot be upgraded to a 64-bit version of Windows. To upgrade, obtain a 32-bit version of the Windows installation disc. [ ]An error prevented a required compliance check from completing. Cancel the installation and try upgrading again. I am running x64-bit and I choose to upgrade x64-bit option. Why does it think I am attempting to install the 32-bit option. Any comments, suggestions or workarounds will be helpful. Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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