Vista Ultimate... two license keys?

oregon · 03-28-2008, 01:15 AM

I got this copy of Vista Ultimate, gave it to my brother. It comes with two dvd's, 32 bit and 64 bit. He was saying they have separate license keys, making it possible to install each on separate computers. Anyone try this? I think I might upgrade to 64 bit if this is possible, so then I can use 4GB's RAM.

spanky · 03-28-2008, 01:24 AM

Yes 32bit and 64bit versions should have different license keys.

Garethman!!` · 03-28-2008, 01:47 AM

No, it uses the same key. I thought that at first, but it doesn't. Its 1 key, and you can either install 64-bit or 32-bit with that 1 key, the choice is yours. It can only be installed on 1 PC.

oregon · 03-28-2008, 02:57 AM

He has already installed 32 bit. What would happen if I try and install 64 bit? I wouldn't want to invalidate or screw up his install.

I currently have Vista home premium for system builders. If the 64 bit install doesn't work, will I be able to reinstall this?

Garethman!!` · 03-28-2008, 02:59 AM

If you install 64-bit and activate it, it will de-activate your brothers copy.

**mep916** · 03-28-2008, 03:47 PM

With the retail version of Ultimate, you use the same key for both versions. Only one version can be installed on one computer with this key.

03-28-2008, 01:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
oregon Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: portland, oregon Age: 17 Posts: 1,004	Vista Ultimate... two license keys? I got this copy of Vista Ultimate, gave it to my brother. It comes with two dvd's, 32 bit and 64 bit. He was saying they have separate license keys, making it possible to install each on separate computers. Anyone try this? I think I might upgrade to 64 bit if this is possible, so then I can use 4GB's RAM. __________________ MB: Gigabyte P35-DS3L CPU: Core 2 Duo E6550 @3.5hz GPU: PNY GeForce 8800 GT 512 RAM: 4GBs DDR2-800 (Ballistix and OCZ SLI) CL4 PSU: Antec NeoPower 650W Case: Antec 900 HDD: Seagate SATA 250GB, 16MB cache Seagate SATA 320GB, 16MB cache

03-28-2008, 01:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
spanky Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: KC, MO Posts: 2,419	Yes 32bit and 64bit versions should have different license keys. __________________ CS:S [.:CF:.] site: http://forums.cfclan.net/ Formerly theresthatguy CPU: Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 HSF: TK IFX-14 with 120 mm @ 114 CFM GPU: XFX 7950 GX2 RAM: 2GB Corsair XMS2 Pro DDR2 800 MOBO: Intel D975XBX HDD:80GB/750GB Seagates CASE: P180b

03-28-2008, 01:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Garethman!!` Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK and USA Age: 18 Posts: 1,204	No, it uses the same key. I thought that at first, but it doesn't. Its 1 key, and you can either install 64-bit or 32-bit with that 1 key, the choice is yours. It can only be installed on 1 PC. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2 PC6400 / 2GB DDR2 PC5300 HDD : 750GB SATA Seagate Barracuda/ Hitachi 120GB 5400RPM GPU : Radeon HD2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate x64 / Windows Vista Basic PSU : Hiper 730W ATX / 80W Dell Laptop Power Brick

03-28-2008, 02:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
oregon Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: portland, oregon Age: 17 Posts: 1,004	He has already installed 32 bit. What would happen if I try and install 64 bit? I wouldn't want to invalidate or screw up his install. I currently have Vista home premium for system builders. If the 64 bit install doesn't work, will I be able to reinstall this? __________________ MB: Gigabyte P35-DS3L CPU: Core 2 Duo E6550 @3.5hz GPU: PNY GeForce 8800 GT 512 RAM: 4GBs DDR2-800 (Ballistix and OCZ SLI) CL4 PSU: Antec NeoPower 650W Case: Antec 900 HDD: Seagate SATA 250GB, 16MB cache Seagate SATA 320GB, 16MB cache

03-28-2008, 02:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
Garethman!!` Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK and USA Age: 18 Posts: 1,204	If you install 64-bit and activate it, it will de-activate your brothers copy. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2 PC6400 / 2GB DDR2 PC5300 HDD : 750GB SATA Seagate Barracuda/ Hitachi 120GB 5400RPM GPU : Radeon HD2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate x64 / Windows Vista Basic PSU : Hiper 730W ATX / 80W Dell Laptop Power Brick

03-28-2008, 03:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
mep916 Moderator - F@H Guru Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Cali Age: 28 Posts: 4,614	With the retail version of Ultimate, you use the same key for both versions. Only one version can be installed on one computer with this key. __________________ Q9450 @ 3.4 GHz \|\| Zalman CNPS9700 ASUS Rampage Formula XFX GTX 280 4GB Ballistix Tracer @ 850 MHz 2X 150GB WD Raptors (RAID 0) 1TB Hitachi Deskstar Antec Nine Hundred Case 750W Quad Silencer FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND:F@H Team 44358 \|\| Team Stats \|\| My Stats \|\| Hardware Contributions: GTX 280/PS3/P4

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