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220-802 · Question #694

Which of the following operating systems can be upgraded using an in-place procedure to Windows 7 Professional x64?

The correct answer is D. Windows 7 Home Premium x64. In-place upgrades to Windows 7 Professional x64 require two conditions to be met simultaneously: the source OS must be the same CPU architecture (x64) and the edition must be equal to or lower than the target. Windows 7 Home Premium x64 satisfies both-it is x64 and is a lower…

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Question

Which of the following operating systems can be upgraded using an in-place procedure to Windows 7 Professional x64?

Options

  • AWindows Vista Professional x86
  • BWindows 7 Enterprise x64
  • CWindows 7 Starter x86
  • DWindows 7 Home Premium x64

How the community answered

(50 responses)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    94% (47)

Explanation

In-place upgrades to Windows 7 Professional x64 require two conditions to be met simultaneously: the source OS must be the same CPU architecture (x64) and the edition must be equal to or lower than the target. Windows 7 Home Premium x64 satisfies both-it is x64 and is a lower edition than Professional, making it a valid in-place upgrade path. Windows Vista Professional x86 is disqualified by architecture mismatch (x86 cannot in-place upgrade to x64). Windows 7 Enterprise x64 is a higher edition and cannot be downgraded via in-place upgrade. Windows 7 Starter x86 fails on architecture.

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#in-place upgrade#Windows 7 upgrade path#OS edition compatibility#architecture compatibility

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