Vista X32 to X64 upgrade?

speedyink · 04-24-2008, 12:32 AM

I have a computer with Home Premium 32bit, I was just wondering if the product key will work in a 64bit version? If not, I will need to purchase a 64 bit disc, so will there be any discount or anything since I'm just upgrading from 32 to 64 bit?

g25racer · 04-24-2008, 12:41 AM

Nice double post! The disc is $10 from microsoft for the upgrade! If the OS you have right now came with the pc (OEM) then microsoft says you can upgrade to 64bit but you have to get it through your manufacture of your pc.

g25racer · 04-24-2008, 12:43 AM

Heres the page for it!

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvist...a/default.mspx

Kornowski · 04-24-2008, 01:04 AM

I was actually looking for the exact same thing!

Can you get it in the UK?

PC eye · 04-24-2008, 01:26 AM

Wait until you need to reinstall Windows at some point for some reason without a full install disk. I've been hearing nothing but complaints on inplace upgrades. The option for dual booting would be another thought in case you decide later you want to revert back to the 32bit edition.

speedyink · 04-24-2008, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g25racer

Nice double post! The disc is $10 from microsoft for the upgrade! If the OS you have right now came with the pc (OEM) then microsoft says you can upgrade to 64bit but you have to get it through your manufacture of your pc.

Thanks, like I needed the reminder. I think thats the first time I've double posted(2 threads) in the nearly 4 years I've been here. Thanks for the link, $10 ain't bad at all.

elitehacker · 04-24-2008, 02:26 AM

Its definitely better to upgrade to X64 windows. Use the full potential of your CPU if its 64 bit enabled.

PC eye · 04-24-2008, 03:20 AM

Your best option for changing editions will still be a full fresh install over any Anytime inplace upgrade by way of downloading. Eventually MS will be dumping the 32bit platform while the present still sees a market full of 32bit games and apps if you look close enough. The software companies will then have to play catch up.

speedyink · 04-24-2008, 05:54 AM

So do I get a new key from Microsoft for the 64bit version? Or do I use the existing one?

PC eye · 04-24-2008, 07:33 AM

Any separate disk ordered will have it's own product key seen there.

04-24-2008, 12:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
speedyink Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 1,832	Vista X32 to X64 upgrade? I have a computer with Home Premium 32bit, I was just wondering if the product key will work in a 64bit version? If not, I will need to purchase a 64 bit disc, so will there be any discount or anything since I'm just upgrading from 32 to 64 bit? __________________ Desktop/Laptop: Acer AM5100/Dell Inspiron 6400 AMD Phenom 9500 Quad core @ 2.2GHZ/Core 2 Duo T5300 @ 1.73ghz 4GB DDR2 RAM/2GB 533mhz RAM 750GB HDD/120 GB HDD 512mb Nvidia GeForce 8800GTS @ 800/2000/1050/256mb Radeon Mobility X1400 HM Vista Ultimate x64/Vista Home Premium Winner of Photo Tournament: Mountains, Cold, Spiders, Engineering My Deviantart

04-24-2008, 12:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
g25racer Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,583	Nice double post! The disc is $10 from microsoft for the upgrade! If the OS you have right now came with the pc (OEM) then microsoft says you can upgrade to 64bit but you have to get it through your manufacture of your pc. __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & XP Pro and Vista Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life --

04-24-2008, 12:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
g25racer Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,583	Heres the page for it! http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvist...a/default.mspx __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & XP Pro and Vista Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life --

04-24-2008, 01:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,005	Wait until you need to reinstall Windows at some point for some reason without a full install disk. I've been hearing nothing but complaints on inplace upgrades. The option for dual booting would be another thought in case you decide later you want to revert back to the 32bit edition. __________________ Youtube falls short of Google's expectations http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Ahe...ory?id=5336532 Congress studies how people track your online use http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Ahe...ory?id=5337932

04-24-2008, 03:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,005	Your best option for changing editions will still be a full fresh install over any Anytime inplace upgrade by way of downloading. Eventually MS will be dumping the 32bit platform while the present still sees a market full of 32bit games and apps if you look close enough. The software companies will then have to play catch up. __________________ Youtube falls short of Google's expectations http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Ahe...ory?id=5336532 Congress studies how people track your online use http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Ahe...ory?id=5337932

04-24-2008, 02:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
elitehacker Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 2,399	Its definitely better to upgrade to X64 windows. Use the full potential of your CPU if its 64 bit enabled.

04-24-2008, 05:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
speedyink Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 1,832	So do I get a new key from Microsoft for the 64bit version? Or do I use the existing one? __________________ Desktop/Laptop: Acer AM5100/Dell Inspiron 6400 AMD Phenom 9500 Quad core @ 2.2GHZ/Core 2 Duo T5300 @ 1.73ghz 4GB DDR2 RAM/2GB 533mhz RAM 750GB HDD/120 GB HDD 512mb Nvidia GeForce 8800GTS @ 800/2000/1050/256mb Radeon Mobility X1400 HM Vista Ultimate x64/Vista Home Premium Winner of Photo Tournament: Mountains, Cold, Spiders, Engineering My Deviantart

04-24-2008, 07:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,005	Any separate disk ordered will have it's own product key seen there. __________________ Youtube falls short of Google's expectations http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Ahe...ory?id=5336532 Congress studies how people track your online use http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Ahe...ory?id=5337932

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