In general, yes, you get to buy another license.
You should check with the OEM, since some OEM's had or have "special offers"
involving the Vista version, and even winXP.
This had to do with what would and would not work, different OEM computer
models, etc.
Seems not a few of the OEM lower to medium priced models were originally
sold with Vista 32, and really should of had say winXP for best operation in
the configuration as sold.
One of my computers fit in this area, at least until several drivers were
properly revised to work well with Vista 32. It was initially disappointing
in general preformance, and finally became decent with the last video driver
revision. Since it is a laptop, the OEM was the only source for the updated
video drivers.
"Justin" <> wrote in message
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> Unfortunately, mine is an OEM license, CURRENT, but OEM nonetheless. Does
> this mean, basically, I'm screwed and if I want 64 I'm going to have to
> purchase it at normal price? Also, thank you for the response!
>
> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:
>
> > If you have a "retail" Windows Vista license and not an OEM license:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvist...a/default.mspx
> >
> > --
> > Carey Frisch
> > Microsoft MVP
> > Windows Shell/User
> >
> > ---------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > "Justin" wrote:
> >
> > I currently have Windows Vista Ultimate 32bit. However, my computer is
64bit
> > capable. I was told that since I have a valid OS key that there is a
way I
> > can get a copy of the 64bit programming without paying additional money
for
> > the CD. Is this true, and if so, how do I get a copy of the CD?
> >
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