Install Windows 7: 32 or 64 bit?

My apologies if this question has already been asked and answered already. I didn't seem to find anything definite for what I needed.
13" Unibody MacBook Pro
MAC OS X 10.6.2
2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2 GB 1067 MHz DDR3
I'd like to install a 64-Bit version of Windows 7, so as to make use of upgraded RAM in the future. What are the pros and cons to that? Is there any other reason to go with a 64 bit over 32 bit install? Are there any reasons I shouldn't install a 64 bit version? Any reasons I SHOULD install a 32 bit? I'm not real knowledgeable on this subject, I just need to know what the implications would be for my decision. Any advice on the subject will be appreciated. Thanks!

I don’t agree that VMWare or Parallels is the best way to run Windows on a Mac. If you run both OS’s this way you do not get the true speed of either OS. If you are not doing anything processor intensive then you are okay to do so, but imagine if you are running say 3D app or Music app. In those kind of apps they need all the CPU / Memory power they can get hold of.
You need native speed for them to run properly.
Like rednectar said 64 bit is the way to go as all the apps are heading in that direction anyway you might as well be ready.

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I am currently trying to install a genuine windows 7 home premium copy on my iMac 27" using boot camp assistant 3.0.1 on a new partition. Partition is correctly made, installation proccess was smooth but when windows restarted to complete installation everything goes black. When I use safe mode it tells me that windows cannot complete installation on safe mode, and prompt me to reboot and start windows normally. The windows logo appears again but then everything goes black. I removed the partition and repartititoned the disk with boot camp, and tried installing again. Now it's been about half an hour and after the installation reboot, and the screen is black.
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Is this an edu download ISO that you burned to DVD yourself, or retail copy?
No reason to redo partition, when / if you do boot 7 HP, you can always just do clean install, there is nothing wrong with the partitions.
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11.Once the updates are done, make sure you are booted into Windows and call Microsoft support and explain the issue (doing a clean installation with an upgrade disk.) The issue is very common and not specific to Mac users so they will pass you to Tech support and help you activate your copy of Windows.
Not always. I tried. Easier to reinstall Windows 7 over itself, activated fine. Or just do the legal thing and buy full copy. Mac Pro owners that want dual processor support need Pro or Ultimate (Enterprise also) rather than Home Premium.
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