Tecra S10-176 - Can I install Windows 7 64bit?

Hi to everyone,
I am new to this forum. I have just bought a Tecra S10-176 with Vista Business 32 bit and I could upgrade to Windows 7 Professional 32 bit paying 29 euros.
However, I am tempted to buy an OM licence for Windows 7 Professional at 64 bit. From the support centre(s) of Toshiba (Italy) I did not receive any clear indication about the performances of the Tecra S10-176 with the 64 bit version of Windows 7 Professional. Can somebody tell me if it is (or it is not) a bad idea to install the 64 bit version on my Tecra S10-176?
Thanks,
Marco

Hi
Theoretically you can install what you want on your notebook. Its yours! ;)
And I dont understand why you think that Windows 7 64bit wouldnt be a good idea.
I have checked the Toshiba page for Windows 7 64bit drivers and it seems that all of them are available. That means you would get every driver there! :)

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