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I have run into a number of issues with installing debian, and I am at the point where I have to install it 32 bit from a DVD. My system is 64bit, so here's my question:

How would I go about installing 64 bit debian with a 32bit CD?

I should theoretically be able to do this by merging parts of the 64bit iso with the 32bit iso. I don't know however how one would go about doing so, which is why I ask you:

How do I create a debian iso wich runs as 32bit but installs 64bit debian?

herry
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Azsgy
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Nope, is not possible. The installation DVD of Debian (nor any other respectable OS) doesn't work that way. You should either install from the ground up 64-bit or just leave your system with 32-bits. There isn't any drawback using 32-bits (even if your CPU is 64-bit) so you can just install the 32-bits and when you get the 64-bit installation media, just install it on top after doing your backups.

Braiam
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You can not create such an ISO.

But there is one thing you can do, which is install a minimal system, set up multiarch, install from Internet the 64-bit version of the same packages already in your 32-bit system, install a 64-bit kernel, and do the switch.

Note that it is not easy task.

Envite
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