[xubuntu-users] Changing xubuntu to 64 bit from 32 bit.

[Cody Smith]

To switch from one architecture to another, a fresh install is really the
only viable way to do this, i.e. download an iso, write it do a disk such
as a flash drive or CD, boot into said disk, then install. A way to make
future installs easier is to set /home to a separate partition, the Xubuntu
installer supports that, but you'd have to do the partitions manually.

--c_smith
On Nov 17, 2013 11:13 PM, "Tristan" <twistycat_shino at hotmail.com> wrote:

>      So I recently have installed xubuntu on my windows 7 laptop, mainly
> for the express purpose of being able to access my school from it through
> the terminal.  I have since kind of fallen in love with this new OS even
> though it may not cover all the functions my laptop has to offer through
> windows 7, but that is beside the point.
>     I installed xubuntu 12.04 on my laptop from a live disc given to me by
> my professor, and so me not thinking didn't realize it was 32 bit.  At
> least I think...I ran the command *uname -m *in the terminal and it gave
> back *i686 *which supposedly means I have a 32 bit OS.  Without a doubt,
> though, I know I can run 64bit I have a 64bit windows 7 and a i7 4700MQ
> processor.  Now my only problem is switching this 32bit OS to a 64bit one.
>     I would think this is as simple as setting up a live usb stick for
> 12.04 64bit xubuntu, which I would need a few pointers on.  However I just
> want to make sure I am not going to destroy my laptop.  So to state the
> obvious how do I change my 32bit OS to a 64bit OS and is it safe?
>
> Thanks for any help
> Tristan
>
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