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Solved! Do I need to format my pc in order to install 64bit system?

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I just want to uprade my pc's ram from 2gb to 6gb(2gb+4gb).....when i went to nearest pc shop,they said that i need to get 64bit to use 6gb ram....I said ok just do it....they later told me that i need to format my pc in order to get 64bit system because there is not enough space(it has 50gb) in C drive to install 64bit...So is there any other way to install 64bit system without formatting pc..please
 
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No. you cannot upgrade a 32-bit OS to a 64-bit OS you have to do a clean install of the 64-bit OS which includes formatting the partition you are installing it on.
No. you cannot upgrade a 32-bit OS to a 64-bit OS you have to do a clean install of the 64-bit OS which includes formatting the partition you are installing it on.
 
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No, you don't need to format it, you just upgrade your level. from 32 to 64 bit you just install on another partition of your drive.
 
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