Install Win 7 32-bit from 32-bit media using 64-bit OEM key?

[dreulandb]

Hi! I recently bought Win 7 64-bit OEM for a clean install on some older hardware. I have not opened the package, but see now that my hardware will support only 32-bit. I have a 32-bit Win 7 disc here. Can I install from that and use my new 64-bit license key? Thanks!

 

[Herr_Koos]

Which hardware do you have that will only support 32bit? I highly doubt that is the case.

 

[dreulandb]

It's a Lenovo T60 laptop with a Core Duo and a chipset that doesn't work with 64-bit Win 7.

 

[Jonmor68]

If you havn't opened the package you should be able to return it and exchange for a 32 bit version.
Otherwise if you can borrow one that's the same, only 32 bit it should work, unless they have a different set of keys for oem 32 vs 64 bit.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Yes you can use the key!

 

[verbalizer]

^+1
the key should work..