On Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:38:15 +0200, "Colin" <>
wrote:
> Yes, but I it seems I can't upgrade except from a xp which is 32 bit. I
> don't really want to lose all my material or have to install all the
> programmes again.
If you want the 64-bit version, you have no choice. You *must* do a
clean installation, which means losing everything on your drive--data,
programs, etc. Back up you data first, then restore the backup after
you do the clean installation.
> Is there a way round this
No.
> or do I have to install 32
> Vista?
You don't *have to*. You can either upgrade to 32-bit Vista or do a
clean installation of 64-bit Vista.
Why do you want the 64-bit version? The advantage of running a 64-bit
version of Windows mostly exist only if you also run 64-bit
applications under it. Bear in mind that there are very few such
applications available yet. If you are presently running
32-bit Windows, you don't have any 64-bit applications, so to achieve
any advantage, you not only have to replace Windows, but also your
applications, *if* (and that's a big "if") 64-bit versions exist.
Also note that you will need 64-bit drivers for all your hardware.
Those drivers may not all be available, especially if some of your
hardware is a few years old. So it's possible that you might also have
to replace things like your printer, scanner, etc.
So it may not be a great idea right now. That will undoubtedly change
in the near future, but for now, 64-bit Windows mostly means some
extra trouble and expense for little or no benefit.
On the other hand, installing 64-bit Windows instead of 32-bit Windows
makes you able to buy 64-bit software as it becomes available, instead
of the older 32-bit versions. That means that installing 64-bit
Windows--even though it will do very little for you at present--puts
you into a better position for the future.
> "Peter Foldes" <> wrote in message
> news:...
> > Just one question Colin. Is your computer equipped with a 64bit enabled
> > Motherboard and hardware?
> >
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> > Peter
> >
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> > "Colin" <> wrote in message
> > news:...
> >>I have just bought Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 1. My DVD autorun is
> >>not working properly. I assume I must use setup.exe then. However, I want
> >>to install 64 bit version (so I use the 64 disc) and setup will not let
> >>me run (I presume setup is the menu starter). I get the message that
> >>setup.exe is not a valid win32 application. Can someone help?
> >>
> >> I am running Windows XP
> >> Professional
> >> Version 2002
> >> Service Pack 3
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >
>
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