I have Windows Vista 32-bit Home Premium and would like to upgrade it to Windows Vista 64-bit Home Premium. Does anyone know where I can get a copy from the internet or how I can get Microsoft to send me a copy?
I guess my CD-key isn’t limited to one language of Vista, as I have the norwegian version, but want the 64-bit version in english. Or am I wrong?
My motherboard is fully compatible with 64-bit by the way, so no worries there.
Thanks a lot in advance!
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3 responses so far ↓
1 Michael G //
Well, the keys provided are specific to each version of Windows so you can’t actually do that legally anyways!
OEM Keys will not work with retail Versions
32 Bit keys will not work with Windows 64bit
I’m not sure on the language front but as you can select your language upon installation that doesn’t matter anyways.
In other words, legally the only way you can get a hold of Windows Vista 64bit, & register it as a genuine copy is to go out & buy it!
2 chaosoriginator //
From Microsoft’s site:
Installing a 64-bit version of Windows Vista on computer that is running a 32-bit version of Windows Vista
If you have purchased an Upgrade license together with a Windows Vista DVD, you must use one of the following methods.
Method 1
Purchase a full version of the 64-bit version of Windows Vista.
Method 2
1.Remove the 32-bit version of Windows Vista.
2.Install Windows XP.
3.Install the 64-bit version of Windows Vista by using an installation method that is listed earlier in this article.
If you have purchased a full license together with a Windows Vista DVD, follow these steps:
1.Back up all the data and settings by using Windows Easy Transfer. Windows Easy Transfer is available on the Windows Vista DVD. However, you must use the version that is on the Windows Vista DVD for your currently installed 32-bit version of Windows Vista.
2.Insert the 64-bit version of Windows Vista into the system DVD drive, and then restart the computer.
3.Start Windows Vista Setup from the DVD when you are prompted.
Note You must start Windows Vista Setup by starting the computer from the Windows Vista 64-bit DVD. The installation package will not run on a 32-bit operating system.
4.When you are prompted during Windows Vista Setup, remember to select Custom as your installation choice.
5.When the installation is complete, you can restore the data from its backup location.
3 sssssssssssss //
I don’t know what the 2 guys above me are talking about but here is the link to purchase your windows
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw_1_8?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=vista+64+upgrade&sprefix=vista&sprefix=vista&sprefix=vista&sprefix=vista&sprefix=vista&sprefix=vista&sprefix=vista+64&sprefix=vista+64