Switching 32 bit to 64 bit

I know it sounds like a terribly simple question (I used to be an I
manager)..

But its important for optimizing my new custom game pc

I upgraded an unvalidated XP version to vista (vista upgrades ask yo
to choose 32 or 64 bit during install) and I wanted 64 bit. However
my finger clicked 32 for some reason and away it went like a
unstoppable train

It gave me scary warnings about needing drivers for the hardware so
connected the setup program to the internet

Oh great, it activated windows for my convenience

Can I redo the whole process, installing XP and install vista upgrad
again for 64 bit, or do I need to buy a new vista key

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viddkideo

First - 32 bit to 64 bit or 64r bit to 32 bit require "clean Installs".

Second - Since the DVD contains all versions of Vista, atinstallation you
are asked to select the version of Vista you are installing - Important -
you can only install the version for which you have an applicable key.


"viddkideo" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
> I know it sounds like a terribly simple question (I used to be an IT
> manager)...
>
> But its important for optimizing my new custom game pc.
>
> I upgraded an unvalidated XP version to vista (vista upgrades ask you
> to choose 32 or 64 bit during install) and I wanted 64 bit. However,
> my finger clicked 32 for some reason and away it went like an
> unstoppable train.
>
> It gave me scary warnings about needing drivers for the hardware so I
> connected the setup program to the internet.
>
> Oh great, it activated windows for my convenience!
>
> Can I redo the whole process, installing XP and install vista upgrade
> again for 64 bit, or do I need to buy a new vista key?
>
>
> --
> viddkideo

Are you for real ???

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Peter

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"viddkideo" <> wrote in message news:...
>
> I know it sounds like a terribly simple question (I used to be an IT
> manager)...
>
> But its important for optimizing my new custom game pc.
>
> I upgraded an unvalidated XP version to vista (vista upgrades ask you
> to choose 32 or 64 bit during install) and I wanted 64 bit. However,
> my finger clicked 32 for some reason and away it went like an
> unstoppable train.
>
> It gave me scary warnings about needing drivers for the hardware so I
> connected the setup program to the internet.
>
> Oh great, it activated windows for my convenience!
>
> Can I redo the whole process, installing XP and install vista upgrade
> again for 64 bit, or do I need to buy a new vista key?
>
>
> --
> viddkideo

viddkideo wrote:
> I know it sounds like a terribly simple question (I used to be an IT
> manager)...
>


Then you'd know that it is impossible to "upgrade" from a 32-bit OS to
a 64-bit OS; a clean installation is the only way.


> But its important for optimizing my new custom game pc.
>
> I upgraded an unvalidated XP version to vista (vista upgrades ask you
> to choose 32 or 64 bit during install) and I wanted 64 bit. However,
> my finger clicked 32 for some reason and away it went like an
> unstoppable train.
>
> It gave me scary warnings about needing drivers for the hardware so I
> connected the setup program to the internet.
>


And, as a former IT manager, you naturally knew enough to have had all
of the requisite device drivers available on a CD or DVD before even
attempting any sort of OS upgrade or change.


> Oh great, it activated windows for my convenience!
>


You could have said "No,' had you been paying attention.


> Can I redo the whole process, installing XP and install vista upgrade
> again for 64 bit, or do I need to buy a new vista key?
>
>


Yes, you can reformat the partition and start again, without buying a
new license for Vista, but, as a former IT manager, you already knew this.

You're just messing with us, aren't you?


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