Unfortunately, if you install the 32-bit version of Windows 7 you will not be able to upgrade to the 64-bit version and will have to perform a clean install. Many people may have 32-bit versions of Windows Vista installed, and may opt to go directly to the 64-bit version of Windows 7 given the trend in 64-bit software becoming more available. This means that you can only upgrade to a 32-bit version of Windows 7 if you have a 32-bit version of Windows Vista installed, and likewise for the 64-bit version. Additionally, an upgrade can only be done for a version of Windows 7 that is the same "bitness" as the current operating system. Windows 7 can only be installed as an upgrade from Windows Vista, and not Windows XP, 2000, or Server. If you have Windows Vista on your Boot Camp partition and wish to upgrade to Windows 7, keep in mind that in order to do so you must meet a rather stringent requirement. Proceed with Windows 7 install after all Mac OS, Apple hardware, and Boot Camp updates have been applied to the system.
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