Vista 64-bit

[greggpb]

I bought a laptop with Vista Ultimate (32-bit) on it .

I am under the impression that 32-bit liscenes are valid for 64bit installs /

Where can one get the media for a 64bit install ?

 

[killadoob]

It only applies to vista ultimate as far as i know, i could be mistaken.

 

[stefan9]

It only applies to vista ultimate as far as i know, i could be mistaken.

No it applies to home premium and business as well. The difference is ultimate gets the 64 bit disc in the box for the other two you need to order a disc for R100 from MS. Not sure if it applies to oem/dsp for retail copies that's the case.

 

[greggpb]

Got it as the installed os on my dell m1330... there is not 64bit disk in the box set.. is ther anyway i can apply for one.. or should i just try to find a pirate copy and then use my legit key ?

 

[killadoob]

Will be cheaper to order 64 bit from microsoft.

 

[stefan9]

You can order from here.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/2057/ordermedia/default.mspx

 

[|tera|]

Does your laptop have a 64bit CPU though?

 

[greggpb]

T7250

 

[Necuno]

I bought a laptop with Vista Ultimate (32-bit) on it .

I am under the impression that 32-bit liscenes are valid for 64bit installs /

Where can one get the media for a 64bit install ?

YES ITS VALID !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

i turned my 32 home premium into 64 with my oem key. if its oem you have to aquire it use the 32 bit key and phone in to Auth it - otherwise you could ask microsoft themselves for a install disc (but this is for non-oems only as far as i know) can't remember exact wording for it though.

see
http://blogs.msdn.com/mssmallbiz/archive/2008/01/28/7281086.aspx
and
http://blogs.msdn.com/mssmallbiz/archive/2008/01/30/7336514.aspx

 

[Ekhaatvensters]

or should i just try to find a pirate copy and then use my legit key ?

Well the copy isn't really even a pirate if it doesn't come with any crack and you put in your legit key. I wouldn't feel bad about it.

 

[kronoSX]

thats true

 

[kronoSX]

You can order from here.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/2057/ordermedia/default.mspx

looks like a pregnant women in the distance

 

[Vincy]

Heyguys. I have a Gigabyte EP43-DS3L motherboard, Intel E8500 prossecer with 64-bit support, Patriot DDR2-1066 Gaming Ram kit 2*1GB and GeCube Ati HD4870X2. When I had Xp 64bit (came with pc from supplier) my PC was running but then I upgraded to Vista Ultimate 32-bit and my PC keeps blue screening... Can any1 help?? Got this PC today so realy angry at myself....

 

[Sapphiron]

T7250

its 64bit, so your fine.