32 to 64 bit

platypus · 8 Apr 2009 at 09:58

Just a question for a friend as I'm not sure.

Do you need to buy an upgrade? If so, where? I've searched the ms website..

Daegan · 8 Apr 2009 at 10:10

Assuming this is Vista you just need to get hold of the 64bit media - the product key will work with both. Info here on obtaining the media from MS.

bledd · 8 Apr 2009 at 10:23

also, you can't 'upgrade' your install, will have to be a fresh install

cje · 8 Apr 2009 at 10:30

Couldn't he do an "anytime upgrade" or would that just be 32 bit limitied?

bledd · 8 Apr 2009 at 10:31

that's different, that's for going from say 32bit Home Premium > 32bit Ultimate

cje · 8 Apr 2009 at 10:52

Ah right, limited to 32 bit. Not relevant to the OP then, sorry mate.

I went from 32 bit vista to 64 bit. But I just bought a copy of 64 bit vista. Still have 32 bit somewhere, did think of using Dual boot to get the 2 working, but 64 bit isworking so good, I don't see the point of using both now.

pastymuncher · 8 Apr 2009 at 11:05

To get a 64bit version of the disk go to here. I think it has to be an upgrade or full version though. I don't think you can do it with a OEM version. I got a 32 bit disk of Home Premium upgrade before Christmas and sent off for the 64bit version. It took 2 weeks including the Christmas break and cost me £7.20 inc p&p. I got the latest version with SP1.

Burnsy2023 · 8 Apr 2009 at 11:57

pastymuncher said:
I don't think you can do it with a OEM version.

Yes you can, check the sticky for details.

platypus · 8 Apr 2009 at 12:03

Cheers.