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How do I upgrade from Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit to 64-bit?
I know I'd have to do a clean install, which I'm fine with. The only
documentation I've seen about actually getting the software refers to the "alternate media order page" at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvist...a/default.mspx but every time I go there it says "No offers found." Any ideas? |
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How do I upgrade from Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit to 64-bit?
"Ethan" wrote in message ... I know I'd have to do a clean install, which I'm fine with. The only documentation I've seen about actually getting the software refers to the "alternate media order page" at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvist...a/default.mspx but every time I go there it says "No offers found." Any ideas? If you own the retail version of Vista Home Premium, try the following: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvist...a/default.mspx That link was working just a few seconds ago. -Dave |
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How do I upgrade from Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit to 64-bit?
The link requires you to enter a 25 digit product key from a qualifying
version of Vista. I have read that OEM versions (including Vista Ultimate) do not qualify. I found that an Academic license of Vista Premium (upgrade) qualified. Which version of Vista do you have? "Ethan" wrote in message ... I know I'd have to do a clean install, which I'm fine with. The only documentation I've seen about actually getting the software refers to the "alternate media order page" at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvist...a/default.mspx but every time I go there it says "No offers found." Any ideas? |
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How do I upgrade from Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit to64-bit?
On Sep 30, 3:23*pm, "Bob Knowlden" wrote:
The link requires you to enter a 25 digit product key from a qualifying version of Vista. I have read that OEM versions (including Vista Ultimate) do not qualify. I found that an Academic license of Vista Premium (upgrade) qualified. Which version of Vista do you have? "Ethan" wrote in message ... I know I'd have to do a clean install, which I'm fine with. The only documentation I've seen about actually getting the software refers to the "alternate media order page" at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvist...a/default.mspx but every time I go there it says "No offers found." Any ideas? I do, sadly, have the OEM version. |
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How do I upgrade from Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit to 64-bit?
In article a86af6b5-7bba-4a6b-a559-b24561361065@
25g2000hsk.googlegroups.com, Ethan says... I do, sadly, have the OEM version. Download a Vista x64 DVD ISO from your favourite dodgy warez site. Install it using your 32bit CD key. -- Conor I only please one person per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow isn't looking good either. - Scott Adams |
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How do I upgrade from Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit to64-bit?
On Oct 1, 7:12*am, Conor wrote:
In article a86af6b5-7bba-4a6b-a559-b24561361065@ 25g2000hsk.googlegroups.com, Ethan says... I do, sadly, have the OEM version. Download a Vista x64 DVD ISO from your favourite dodgy warez site. Install it using your 32bit CD key. -- Conor I only please one person per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow isn't looking good either. - Scott Adams Is the key not specific to the disc you have? Or does that all take place during the online activation? |
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How do I upgrade from Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit to 64-bit?
I believe that an OEM key for a 32 bit version won't work with an X64
installation. (A retail key works.) If you wish to pirate Vista, you'd best go the whole way. I can't help you there. If your OEM version is from a system builder, all that I can suggest is that you contact them. They may be able to offer a 64 bit license more cheaply than retail. Another alternative would be buying a 64 bit OEM license. For example: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116485 ($100 for Home Premium). A retail upgrade license costs about the same. Unfortunately, the Vista upgrade version is much more limited than the XP upgrade version was. (Doubly unfortunately, it the version that I have.) "Ethan" wrote in message ... On Oct 1, 7:12 am, Conor wrote: In article a86af6b5-7bba-4a6b-a559-b24561361065@ 25g2000hsk.googlegroups.com, Ethan says... I do, sadly, have the OEM version. Download a Vista x64 DVD ISO from your favourite dodgy warez site. Install it using your 32bit CD key. -- Conor I only please one person per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow isn't looking good either. - Scott Adams Is the key not specific to the disc you have? Or does that all take place during the online activation? |
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