Upgrading fromj 32 to 64 bit

I have 2 machines, one has Vista Biz 32 and the other Windows Ultimate
64. I would like 64 on both - how/if at all, can i do this?


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terrapin666

By buying a 64bit version?

"terrapin666" <> wrote in message
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> I have 2 machines, one has Vista Biz 32 and the other Windows Ultimate
> 64. I would like 64 on both - how/if at all, can i do this?
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> terrapin666

Hi,

You can, but it's not an upgrade. If you already have a 64-bit disk from the
other machine (retail or generic OEM), then you can use it and the product
key from the 32-bit system to install that version. If you don't have one,
you'll need to obtain one. For retail, use this link:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvist...a/default.mspx

Backup data, etc. before beginning as you will only be able to do a clean
install, there is no upgrade path. Programs will need to be reinstalled from
their original installation media.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

"terrapin666" <> wrote in message
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> I have 2 machines, one has Vista Biz 32 and the other Windows Ultimate
> 64. I would like 64 on both - how/if at all, can i do this?
>
>
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> terrapin666

If you are talking about having Ultimate 64 on both machines, you will need
to purchase a copy or license and do a clean install. If you want to
install Vista Business 64, you need to obtain a DVD with the 64 bit version
on it. You do not need a new license in this case. You still need to do a
clean install. You can use Windows Easy Transfer to move your settings and
data, but will need to re-install your programs in either case.

"terrapin666" <> wrote in message
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> I have 2 machines, one has Vista Biz 32 and the other Windows Ultimate
> 64. I would like 64 on both - how/if at all, can i do this?
>
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> terrapin666