Obtaining a 64bit version of vista. I have 32.

[MtnDew]

I bought a 32bit version of vista. (which im using now.)
But, i was wondering if it was possible to obtain a 64bit copy instead.

Because, i have a 64bit processor.

Anyways, i saw their "order a 64bit copy" thing on the box, but it turns out they charge 10.00 just to ship it to you.

I was wondering if they offered a way to upgrade?

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[General Nick]

You can't upgrade 32-bit to 64-bit. It's impossible due to 64-bit Vista having two separate Program Files folders and just the way it works.

You can't upgrade 32-bit XP to 64-bit Vista, believe me I tried.

Also are you sure you have a 64-bit processor and at least 2 GB RAM?

[Inv3rted]

I'm pretty sure you have to buy another copy.

You can't upgrade 32-bit to 64-bit. It's impossible due to 64-bit Vista having two separate Program Files folders and just the way it works.

You can't upgrade 32-bit XP to 64-bit Vista, believe me I tried.

Also are you sure you have a 64-bit processor and at least 2 GB RAM?

I think he means that he wants to know if they give any discount for an upgrade.

[General Nick]

Probably for Windows 7, but most likely not.

[MtnDew]

I mean this.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/1033/ordermedia/default.mspx

They allow you to obtain a 64bit version for free aslong as you purchased Home premium or higher.
But, i don't want to order the CD.

I want to find a way where i can just do it and not lose any stuff.

[General Nick]

I mean this.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/1033/ordermedia/default.mspx

They allow you to obtain a 64bit version for free aslong as you purchased Home premium or higher.
But, i don't want to order the CD.

I want to find a way where i can just do it and not lose any stuff.

Well unless you mean buying Vista x64 for the key and magically install x64 Vista of the same version before it arrives at your door.

[MtnDew]

Well unless you mean buying Vista x64 for the key and magically install x64 Vista of the same version before it arrives at your door.

:/ i don't think you understand what i mean.

:(

They offer owners of Home premium 32bit a 64bit version.
For only 10 bucks.

BUT! I was wondering why this costs 10 bucks?

Do i need the CD? Can i install this via windows upgrade or something?

[Mr.Patrick]

Do you have more than 3,5 gb ram? if not this would be handicapped.

[MtnDew]

Do you have more than 3,5 gb ram? if not this would be handicapped.

I have 4 gigs.

[General Nick]

:/ i don't think you understand what i mean.

:(

They offer owners of Home premium 32bit a 64bit version.
For only 10 bucks.

BUT! I was wondering why this costs 10 bucks?

Do i need the CD? Can i install this via windows upgrade or something?

It probably costs $10 because Microsoft thinks consumers are idiots and will offer them another version's DVD for a small nominal fee :D

They will ship it to you in DVD of whatever version you have, i.e x64 home premium.

[MtnDew]

It probably costs $10 because Microsoft thinks consumers are idiots and will offer them another version's DVD for a small nominal fee :D

They will ship it to you in DVD of whatever version you have, i.e x64 home premium.

Yeah exactly.
:P

I guess i just have to pay up the 10 dollars.

[Mr.Patrick]

Don't do it for 512 megabytes of ram.. : V

[MtnDew]

Don't do it for 512 megabytes of ram.. : V

This is true :(

[D3ATH]

You won't lose anything as long as you have 2 or more partitions. Or just write stuff to memory stick/DVD/CD.

[Niliscro]

I like how it took loving 8 posts to answer the question.