32 or 64?

ALLI · 19 Nov 2007 at 13:01

Been running vista 32 on my rig at home and didn't even consider the 64 bit version. but then i thought, i dont even use any 64bit apps or progs.

32 seems perfectly fine for me, but am i missing somehthing by not running 64 bit?

is there a patch that changes the 32bit to 64bit or would i have to buy a whole new OS dvd??

sidethink · 19 Nov 2007 at 13:13

You can't patch it so a reinstall would be necessary.

Unless you wish to run 64-bit aware apps, the impact of changing would be less than impressive.

Stick with what you have until you need to switch.

Glaucus · 19 Nov 2007 at 13:47

Go with 64bit, depending what version of vista you have, you either pay £7 to Microsoft and they send you a new dvd or your dvd already contains 32bit and 64 bit.

Windows it's self will run slightly faster, you'll be able to upgrade to 4GB of ram. Also you'll be ready for when 64 bit apps become the normal. Companies are already starting to release 64bit versions. anther year or so and I recon most common apps will have 64bit versions.

You might as well take the plunge and be ready for the future and use the power of your cpu. Drivers are not a problem.

ALLI · 19 Nov 2007 at 14:20

The disc I have is Vista Home Premium OEM bought when I upgraded my machine.

So, does this have the 64bit version on? Or do I need some kind of unlock key from MS? bit puzzled.

Glaucus · 19 Nov 2007 at 14:24

Hum not sure on the oem one, You need fire wizard. He knows everything there is..

[DOD]Asprilla · 19 Nov 2007 at 14:34

It's only got 64-bit on it if it says so.

I've got OEM 64-bit Home Premium Vista and it's a seperate from the 32-bit version; they are two different products.

Burnsy2023 · 19 Nov 2007 at 15:15

[DOD]Asprilla;10517052 said:
It's only got 64-bit on it if it says so.

I've got OEM 64-bit Home Premium Vista and it's a seperate from the 32-bit version; they are two different products.

Two different products covered under the same licence. Check the sticky for details on how to get the x64 media

AcidHell2 said:
Hum not sure on the oem one, You need fire wizard. He knows everything there is..

Oh, FireWizard has a fan

Burnsy

[DOD]Asprilla · 19 Nov 2007 at 16:39

Burnsy2023 said:
Two different products covered under the same licence. Check the sticky for details on how to get the x64 media

So they are and only £7 shipping if you want the other version.

Cheers.

ALLI · 22 Nov 2007 at 15:54

pah.... not on OEM versions though. tried the wizrd thing and it said it couldnt do it for oem discs.