I'm unfamilar with the activiation requirements for copies of Windows 7, but currently I have Windows 7 Professional (64-bit) installed on my machine, but I'm having some driver conflicts for some of my hardware. (Yes, it is a 64-bit driver) I was to do some hardware/software tests to see if certain application are having problems with 64-bit. Can I uninstall the OS and reinstall 32-bit using the same key with no issues? Granted, if thats not the problem, I will be switching back to 64-bit again, but I was wondering how the same activation key works between two different versions of Windows?

I’ve tested this on Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit and it works: 1. In a Run window (Windows Logo key+R), type slmgr.vbs -upk and press Enter. This releases the product key for use elsewhere and produces a permanent ‘Windows is not genuine’ message on the Desktop. 2. Format the partition and reinstall the 32-bit version and let it activate over the internet. 3. When you have finished testing drivers on the 32-bit version, repeat from (1) above to go back to 64-bit.

I’ve tested this on Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit and it works: 1. In a Run window (Windows Logo key+R), type slmgr.vbs -upk and press Enter. This releases the product key for use elsewhere and produces a permanent ‘Windows is not genuine’ message on the Desktop. 2. Format the partition and reinstall the 32-bit version and let it activate over the internet. 3. When you have finished testing drivers on the 32-bit version, repeat from (1) above to go back to 64-bit.

"Skeletim" wrote in message news:29787f0d-3568-4853-99de-3f9094c66a8f... I'm unfamilar with the activiation requirements for copies of Windows 7, but currently I have Windows 7 Professional (64-bit) installed on my machine, but I'm having some driver conflicts for some of my hardware. (Yes, it is a 64-bit driver) I was to do some hardware/software tests to see if certain application are having problems with 64-bit. Can I uninstall the OS and reinstall 32-bit using the same key with no issues? Granted, if thats not the problem, I will be switching back to 64-bit again, but I was wondering how the same activation key works between two different versions of Windows? There is no need to activate to test drivers you can use an unactivated installation for that, using the Default Key (which cannot be activated) you can therefore use a side-by-side Dual Boot for it, without losing your current install. Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth