OS and Choice of 32- or 64- bit for VMWare

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This discussion centers on the use of Windows 7 Professional in a VMware Workstation 15 Player environment, specifically addressing the transition from a 32-bit to a 64-bit version. The user initially attempted to set up a 32-bit version but was informed that their existing copy of Windows 7 Pro could potentially be utilized as a 64-bit version. Ultimately, the user resolved their confusion by paying closer attention to the setup process, indicating that the choice between 32-bit and 64-bit versions is not explicitly presented during installation.

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Hi All,
I am setting up a WMWare15 Virtual Machine (VMWare Workstation 15 Player, more accurately). It requires the use of an OS. I have a copy of Win7 Pro which I already used successfully _except_ that it was a 32-bit version. Someone who knows more than I told me that it is possible for this copy of the Win7 OS may be used/implemented as a 64-bit version as well. Does anyone know how/if this is
done , before I spend hours setting it up so I don't have to uninstall and set up a new one ultimately? EDIT: I went through the setup process but I have not noticed at any step , being asked to choose on either 32- or 64- bit version for Win7 Pro.
Thanks.
 
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Ok, I figured it out. They required the trickery that I actually pay attention to what I was doing :).
 
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