Windows Media Kits

Ekim · 26 Oct 2008 at 15:09

Where can I buy Windows Vista Media Kits?

I have just got a new laptop and as I understand it my Vista Home Premium key should also work on a x64 version. I only have x86 installed at the moment but would like to move up if I can get a copy of the CD.

Anyone have any idea where I might be able to get it from?

Nanobot · 26 Oct 2008 at 15:33

Not sure if yours is an OEM or retail copy but do a search for Windows Vista Alternate Media.

Ekim · 26 Oct 2008 at 15:38

I have an OEM edition at the moment.

Nanobot · 26 Oct 2008 at 15:42

I very much doubt you can order the alternate version for OEM, its only for retail versions. Dont know if anyone else knows otherwise.

Brian Stuart · 26 Oct 2008 at 16:36

The license key for OEM Vista covers both 32 and 64 bit versions. Install from a 64 bit disk using your own key and all will be well

Django x2 · 27 Oct 2008 at 10:26

As above, and for the record saying "I have the x86 version" could mean you have either 32 or 64b versions as BOTH use x86 architecture.

Gimpymoo · 27 Oct 2008 at 10:44

Lucero said:
As above, and for the record saying "I have the x86 version" could mean you have either 32 or 64b versions as BOTH use x86 architecture.

Thats just being picky.

If polled, I imagine ½ here would refer to 32 bit and 64 bit as x86 and x64 respectively.

Nanobot · 27 Oct 2008 at 13:29

I agree Gimpymoo. As its a Windows/ Software thread, I think more than half would.

Ekim: I coudnt find any statements to say OEM licences were covered by alternate media or 64bit so I cant say what else is available.