Anytime Upgrade Question

I Have Windows Vista OEM 32 bit that came on my computer.
I noticed that the full retail version of ultimate includes the 32 and 64
bit install.

By now you have guessed my question.........

With the anytime upgrade to ultimate can I choose between the 32 and 64 bit
vista ultimate? I do realize that I would have to do a clean install of the
64 bit OS.

I would like to try the 64 bit version but would also like to be able revert
back to the 32 bit if the 64 bit doesn't work out.

If I can't then the 32 bit version it is as I need to join a domain.........

Thanks, JR

"JR" <> wrote in message
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>I Have Windows Vista OEM 32 bit that came on my computer.
> I noticed that the full retail version of ultimate includes the 32 and 64
> bit install.
>
> By now you have guessed my question.........
>
> With the anytime upgrade to ultimate can I choose between the 32 and 64
> bit vista ultimate? I do realize that I would have to do a clean install
> of the 64 bit OS.
>
> I would like to try the 64 bit version but would also like to be able
> revert back to the 32 bit if the 64 bit doesn't work out.
>
> If I can't then the 32 bit version it is as I need to join a
> domain.........
>
> Thanks, JR


It's nothing to do with joining a domain, and all about whether your machine
has a 64 bit processor - if it hasn't (and as you currently are running 32
bit Vista, I would be very surprised if it had), then there is no earthly
use in even thinking about 64 bit Vista...

The Anytime Upgrade disc is only for upgrading to another
32-bit version of Vista. If you want a 64-bit version, you'll
need to purchase it. Example:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116204

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116215

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows System & Performance

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"JR" wrote:

I Have Windows Vista OEM 32 bit that came on my computer.
I noticed that the full retail version of ultimate includes the 32 and 64
bit install.

By now you have guessed my question.........

With the anytime upgrade to ultimate can I choose between the 32 and 64 bit
vista ultimate? I do realize that I would have to do a clean install of the
64 bit OS.

I would like to try the 64 bit version but would also like to be able revert
back to the 32 bit if the 64 bit doesn't work out.

If I can't then the 32 bit version it is as I need to join a domain.........

Thanks, JR

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <> wrote in message
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> The Anytime Upgrade disc is only for upgrading to another
> 32-bit version of Vista. If you want a 64-bit version, you'll
> need to purchase it.

And is there any point in running 64 bit Vista on a 32-bit processor?

Did the OP state that he did not have a 64-bit processor?
Most new computers come with 64-bit processors nowadays.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows System & Performance

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"Gordon" wrote:

And is there any point in running 64 bit Vista on a 32-bit processor?

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <> wrote in message
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> Did the OP state that he did not have a 64-bit processor?
> Most new computers come with 64-bit processors nowadays.
>

Well I have just bought a new computer last week. I'm fairly sure it HASN'T
got a 64-bit processor....

On Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:30:43 -0000, "Gordon"
<> wrote:

> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <> wrote in message
> news:...
> > The Anytime Upgrade disc is only for upgrading to another
> > 32-bit version of Vista. If you want a 64-bit version, you'll
> > need to purchase it.
>
> And is there any point in running 64 bit Vista on a 32-bit processor?



It's not a matter of whether there's any point to it. It's simply not
possible.


--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
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Thanks for the info. 32 bit it is then.

.......and I do have a 64 bit processor (AMD X2) why else would want to try a
64 bit OS? Just curious on the difference.

Cheers,
JR


"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <> wrote in message
news:...
> The Anytime Upgrade disc is only for upgrading to another
> 32-bit version of Vista. If you want a 64-bit version, you'll
> need to purchase it. Example:
>
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116204
>
> or
>
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116215
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Desktop Experience -
> Windows System & Performance
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "JR" wrote:
>
> I Have Windows Vista OEM 32 bit that came on my computer.
> I noticed that the full retail version of ultimate includes the 32 and 64
> bit install.
>
> By now you have guessed my question.........
>
> With the anytime upgrade to ultimate can I choose between the 32 and 64
> bit
> vista ultimate? I do realize that I would have to do a clean install of
> the
> 64 bit OS.
>
> I would like to try the 64 bit version but would also like to be able
> revert
> back to the 32 bit if the 64 bit doesn't work out.
>
> If I can't then the 32 bit version it is as I need to join a
> domain.........
>
> Thanks, JR
>

"Gordon" <> wrote in message
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> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <> wrote in message
> news24A6EFA-3CBD-43D8-AF12-...
>> Did the OP state that he did not have a 64-bit processor?
>> Most new computers come with 64-bit processors nowadays.
>>
>
> Well I have just bought a new computer last week. I'm fairly sure it
> HASN'T got a 64-bit processor....


What is the processor model?

You may be surprised at how many systems actually are capable of running
64-bit code.

That doesn't mean there's any *point* in doing so, but many can do it.

-pk

"Patrick Keenan" <> wrote in message
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> "Gordon" <> wrote in message
> news:fsbsa0$nfl$...
>> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <> wrote in message
>> news24A6EFA-3CBD-43D8-AF12-...
>>> Did the OP state that he did not have a 64-bit processor?
>>> Most new computers come with 64-bit processors nowadays.
>>>
>>
>> Well I have just bought a new computer last week. I'm fairly sure it
>> HASN'T got a 64-bit processor....
>
>
> What is the processor model?
>
> You may be surprised at how many systems actually are capable of running
> 64-bit code.
>
> That doesn't mean there's any *point* in doing so, but many can do it.
>
> -pk


It's an Intel Dual T2330. Can't find any definitive info (even on the Intel
site) as to whether it's 64 bit or not...