How to go from X32 bit to X64 bit?

Jango

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I have Vista Home Premium X32 bit and want to get it to X64 bit to increase my RAM.

The OS came installed with the PC when I bought it in September 2007.

Is there any way at all to make my OS to X64 bit? (Preferably without having to get Windows 7).
 
So I can't just buy Windows Vista X64 bit disk? I would need to get Windows 7 X64 bit am I right?
 
So if I bought a X64 bit installation disk then it would work?
 
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As it came with your PC then it is an OEM version of windows. The PC maker is legally required to put a Windows product sticker on your machine somewhere. This sticker will have your full product key on it.
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Oh yes, well spotted! :)

So, with this, I can request for Microsoft to send me a X64 bit disk?
 
On second thoughts, you may want to get into contact with your PC maker first. Is it Dell, HP, Pakard Bell or something?

I have heard many people have had a chat with Dell CS and get sent out the 64 bit version of the same OS free of charge.

Contacting microsoft would be a good fall-back position if your PC maker can't help.
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My PC maker is MESH. Do you think that they would be happy to send me a X64 bit version? Don't forget that I bought this PC from them over 2 years ago...
 
Well lets just hope they give me one... :)

Vista is a horrible OS anyway, get Win7.
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I would do, but I wouldn't be able to after buying the £300 worth of components I am planning to buy. ;)
 
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