Installing Vista 64 after installing Vista 32

Robert V · External Since: Jul 05, 2006 Posts: 4

I have Windows Vista Ultimate upgrade which came with both 64 and 32 bit
versions. I installed the 32 bit version over Windows XP Home. I would like
to try the 64 bit version. Can I install the 64 bit version over the 32 bit
version and if so how do I convert the licesene. What would be the best way
to install the 64 bit version.
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JW · External Since: Jun 17, 2007 Posts: 199

I think you are out of luck for a simple upgrade since you did not install
the 64Bit version out of the shoot when you upgraded from XP Home.
"Robert V" <RobertV.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have Windows Vista Ultimate upgrade which came with both 64 and 32 bit
> versions. I installed the 32 bit version over Windows XP Home. I would
> like
> to try the 64 bit version. Can I install the 64 bit version over the 32
> bit
> version and if so how do I convert the licesene. What would be the best
> way
> to install the 64 bit version.
> --
> RLVaughn

Richard G. Harper · External Since: Sep 09, 2006 Posts: 1406

No, you cannot install in this manner; I'm not sure you have a supported
upgrade option available to you since you can't upgrade any 32-bit OS to a
64-bit OS.

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"Robert V" <RobertV DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:0833B23D-9E29-4E8C-AFC7-B164A10E53E4@microsoft.com...
>I have Windows Vista Ultimate upgrade which came with both 64 and 32 bit
> versions. I installed the 32 bit version over Windows XP Home. I would
> like
> to try the 64 bit version. Can I install the 64 bit version over the 32
> bit
> version and if so how do I convert the licesene. What would be the best
> way
> to install the 64 bit version.
> --
> RLVaughn

John Barnes · External Since: Jun 26, 2006 Posts: 2060

As mentioned you have to do a clean custom install of the 64-bit version.
You can use Windows Easy Transfer (if it works for you) to transfer your
data and settings. You will have to reinstall all your programs. If you
don't have a need for 64-bit, I suggest you stick with 32-bit. If you do
convert, make sure FIRST that you have 64-bit drivers available for ALL your
hardware, internal and external and that all your programs are going to run
on the 64-bit platform or realise you may have to replace hardware and
software. The same license will work with BOTH versions, though only one at
a time and you will have to use telephone install as the license will be 'in
use' . Good luck.

"Robert V" <RobertV.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:0833B23D-9E29-4E8C-AFC7-B164A10E53E4@microsoft.com...
>I have Windows Vista Ultimate upgrade which came with both 64 and 32 bit
> versions. I installed the 32 bit version over Windows XP Home. I would
> like
> to try the 64 bit version. Can I install the 64 bit version over the 32
> bit
> version and if so how do I convert the licesene. What would be the best
> way
> to install the 64 bit version.
> --
> RLVaughn