64 bit Win7 on x100e

Hi
I have got my x100e coming with 32-bit Win7 Pro. I'd like to use 64-bit. However, I cannot find any 64bit recovery media for x100e on Lenovo website. Would anyone advise how to do this? Can I simply fresh install 64bit Win7 pro using my OEM license found in "My computer ---> properties" ?
Thanks

kingyin wrote:
Thanks Solutor. ABR looks to be a great tool. But, I am a little bit worry since Win7 is still in beta stage.
Win7 is just a miracle, really it's beta was called vista.
Why did you say using the license number from the sticker is wasteful? I suppose this OEM license is dedicated only for x100e. Even i dont use it, I cannot use on other PC. Please teach if I am wrong.
The key on the sticker is just a plain, virgin, seven serial. You can use it on another pc, but obviously this is not legit.
Instead the keys used by lenovo to activate the oem copy are unique for all Lenovo products, but they works only if paired with a correct lenovo bios signature and the correct certificate.
The keys are different for different os versions (ultimate, pro, starter and so on) this means that all the x100e (and all the other seven ready lenovo notebook) , if installed wit (say) seven professional, are sharing the same activation key.
The bios signature is obviously permanent, what you need to have a preactivated copy are the two remaining items: the key and the certificate, abr will backup and restore them for you with a single mouse click.
By the way, can I still use the sticker key after the fresh installation of Win7 64 bit from a vanilla installation media?
Thanks
Yes you can, as on any other seven installation, but obviously you need the online activation, and you will need to reactivate your installation if you change some HW, eg. the HDD.

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