I just want to know if I can install it and not lose everything I have on here. Some of the programs I have were downloaded and the .exe files are not on my machine. This includes Poser 9. In fact, MOST of my software was downloaded and I don't have backups with me. If I install 8 over 7, will I lose all of that?

I am on a Win7 Ultimate 32 bit system and I want 64. Installing Windows 8 seemed like a cheaper route to go versus trying to buy a 64 bit Windows 7 install.

But... it will all be for naught if I can't do it without wiping my harddrive out.

Can I install and keep everything where it is?

If I had a nickle for ever time a woman told me to get lost, I could buy Manhattan.