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    Vista 32bit to 64bit???

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by davidliao623, Jun 4, 2009.

  1. davidliao623

    davidliao623 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys is it possible to upgrade vista 32bit to 64bit or you have to buy a new vista 64bit and reinstall the computer with that?
     
    davidliao623, Jun 4, 2009
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    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    you don't have to buy a new vista, but you have to reinstall.
     
    davepermen, Jun 4, 2009
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    Huh? What do you mean I mean I heard you can't directly upgrade 32bit to 64 bit....either your cd alreasy has 32 and 64bit on it...otherwise you have to buy a vista with 64bit right?
     
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    you have to get a disk. you BUY always only for the licence. you already have a licence so you have to get a 32bit or 64bit disk. the licence doesn't care what bitversion you install.

    sorry i wasn't clear.
     
    davepermen, Jun 4, 2009
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    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You can use the same license key but need to order a new CD, either from your OEM or Mirosoft - although Microsoft will often redirect you to the OEM.

    Oh, and check my sig - that should tell you a lot too.
     
    DetlevCM, Jun 4, 2009
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    oh so I don't need to buy one I just take my number and ask for a new one?
     
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    Effectively yes.
     
    DetlevCM, Jun 4, 2009
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    Just go to Microsoft website and for 12 dollars you will be shift a Vista 64BIT CD. If you don't care about quicktime you will have problem I just can't get that dang think to work for watching movie trailer. I have been using vista 64 bit for almost a year.
     
    dtechlogic, Jun 4, 2009
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    Once you use 64-Bit , you will never go back, especially with Vista, they have made 64-bit so compatible you won't have any problems installing 98% of the programs you need.
     
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    Software yes, drivers...hmmm...

    Most internal hardware will have 64Bit drivers - periphals - not necessarily (phones for example).

    Oh, and such things like libraries for Fn keys on Vaios...
     
    DetlevCM, Jun 4, 2009
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