Vista came with laptop, can I upgrade 32bit to 64bit for use with desktop?

ScarySquirrel · 11 Feb 2009 at 21:03

As the title really. I got an Advent laptop ages ago which came with Windows Vista Home Premium (no box though - just manuals and CD). Firstly, is it ok for me to install that on my desktop?

Secondly, how can I get the free upgrade from 32bit to 64bit from Microsoft to use on my desktop? Or do I need the full retail version to do this?

Thanks

lord filbuster · 11 Feb 2009 at 21:17

No, not unless you bought the retail version when you got the laptop.
You would need to contact advent to get the x64 version i think.
If you were able to get a disk from them, you could install it on the desktop, and it probably would activate, you'd just be in violation of the EULA.

ScarySquirrel · 12 Feb 2009 at 13:21

Fair enough, I think I'll just buy a proper copy of it

Thanks filbuster.

ins0mn1ac · 12 Feb 2009 at 15:10

Surely it was the laptop that came with Vista?