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    Upgrading from 32 bit to 64 bit question

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by mtougas, Aug 10, 2008.

  1. mtougas

    mtougas Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys, I've done some research and I found that I can use my Vista Home Premium 32 bit serial number to activate the 64 bit version.

    My question is : can I do the same if my Vista OS is an "XP to Vista upgrade disc" serial number?

    If so, can I use a normal Vista 64 bit CD or I need one specific for my Dell inspiron (I'm pretty sure I can download the Drivers instead of using their CD for a cleaner install!)

    thanks a lot!
     
    mtougas, Aug 10, 2008
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    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    You should be able to.
     
    Harper2.0, Aug 11, 2008
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    mattbieg892 Notebook Geek

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    I think Upgrade Serial Numbers only work on Upgrade Versions, so you might run into some problems using that Serial Number with a Clean Install version of Vista.

    I may be wrong, though. I know you can use the CD key between the different Vista architectures (32-bit and 64-bit). However, based on my experience with XP and Win98, I also know that you can't interchange the Upgrade and Clean Install Serial Numbers. They may have changed this in Vista, I don't know, but somehow I doubt that.
     
    mattbieg892, Aug 11, 2008
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