would Windows anytime upgrade 32 bit over ride a 64 bit.

I wen to computer properties and it says I have a 32 bit windows but my
computer is an Acer amd 64x2 dual processor not sure if the anytime 32 bit
over rode it or not and
if I redo it back to factory setup will I have to reregister vista never did
vista as of yet so not sure..

Hi, Shirl.

It's entirely possible to install 32-bit Windows on a 64-bit processor. My
guess is that MOST 64-bit computers have 32-bit Windows - either WinXP or
Vista - installed on them.

If you thought you were buying Vista x64 and the vendor delivered Vista x86,
then you have a gripe and you should talk with the vendor who misled you.
But unless you specified the 64-bit operating system, as well as the 64-bit
processor, then you probably got what you paid for.

When you buy Vista Ultimate, for example, at Best Buy or wherever, you get a
package with TWO DVD-ROMs in the box, along with a SINGLE Product Key. On
DVD is 32-bit (Vista Ultimate x86) and the other is 64-bit (Vista Ultimate
x64). You choose the one you want and install it, using that single product
key to activate it. If you change your mind later - in either direction -
you must delete the version you've already installed and start over with the
other DVD.

When you buy a computer with Vista pre-installed, you get ONE version, not
both. Read the specs on the package carefully before you hand over your
credit card. If you change your mind - or misunderstood and want the other
version - then you must deal with the vendor, not with Microsoft, to get the
version you want. If it came with 32-bit, then restoring it to its original
condition will just put 32-bit on it again. :>(

It sounds like you need to have a heart-to-heart talk with Acer - or the
store you bought it from.

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX

Microsoft Windows MVP
(Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64)

"Shirl" <> wrote in message
news:4646E867-E35C-4854-BDB6-...
> I wen to computer properties and it says I have a 32 bit windows but my
> computer is an Acer amd 64x2 dual processor not sure if the anytime 32 bit
> over rode it or not and
> if I redo it back to factory setup will I have to reregister vista never
> did
> vista as of yet so not sure..

Shirl;526055 Wrote:
> I wen to computer properties and it says I have a 32 bit windows but my
> computer is an Acer amd 64x2 dual processor not sure if the anytime 32
> bit
> over rode it or not and
> if I redo it back to factory setup will I have to reregister vista
> never did
> vista as of yet so not sure..

Shirl,

The Windows Anytime upgrade is the 32 bit version of Vista. You have a
64 bit processor that will work fine with the 32 bit Vista. With the 64
bit processor you have the option to upgrade to the 64 bit version of
Vista when you like. You wouldn't be able to do this if you had a 32 bit
processor.


These tips will help you improve the performance of Vista. Just do the
ones that you feel comfortable doing.

'Speed Up the Performance of Vista'
(http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/81...nce-vista.html)

Shawn


Duplicate post from:
http://www.vistax64.com/vista-genera...e-premium.html


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Nope, Windows Anytime Upgrade supports upgrading SKUs according to the
previously installed architecture. So if you can upgrade Vista Home Basic
32-bit for instance to either Vista Home Premium 32-bit or Vista Ultimate
32-bit.

Windows Anytime Upgrade
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...41b981033.mspx

Upgrade to another edition.
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...93bb81033.mspx
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http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"Shirl" <> wrote in message
news:4646E867-E35C-4854-BDB6-...
>I wen to computer properties and it says I have a 32 bit windows but my
> computer is an Acer amd 64x2 dual processor not sure if the anytime 32 bit
> over rode it or not and
> if I redo it back to factory setup will I have to reregister vista never
> did
> vista as of yet so not sure..