Can I switch from Win7 32-bit to 64-bit by clean installing from hidden recovery partition?

Hi all,
I'm posting from Australia.
Two weeks ago I purchased a new Toshiba laptop (http://tinyurl.com/ye6jkuq) with the following specifications:
Model: Satellite L550
Part number: PSLW8A-01101F
BIOS: V1.60
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo CPU P7450 @ 2.13GHz
RAM: 4GB
HDD: 500GB
OS: Windows 7 Professional 32-bit (pre-installed)
My question is this:
If I use the HDD Recovery Utility (the hidden recovery partition) to do a clean re-install of Win7 Pro, will I be given the choice during the re-installation process of installing either the 32-bit or 64-bit version? Or will I not get the choice and simply be restricted to the 32-bit version that came pre-installed?
Any assistance or advice would be appreciated.
Nick

Satellite L550/011
I can't say for certain, Nick, but it would be a real surprise if Toshiba packaged the restore procedure so that you have a choice of versions.
If it matters, you should inquire at local Sales Support.
Australia: 13 30 70
New Zealand: 0800 441 615
-Jerry

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