From 32bit to 64 bit

[Guest]

After running 32 bit Vista Home premium since it's release, I have since
upgraded my computer to an AMD 64 Dual Core processor, and therefore want to
change from the 32 bit to the 64 bit version of windows. After spending a
large chunk of money buying Vista in January, I wondered if I could simply
"upgrade" or change from the 32 to 64 bit, instead of having to buy another
full version of Vista?!

 

[Michael Solomon]

After running 32 bit Vista Home premium since it's release, I have since
upgraded my computer to an AMD 64 Dual Core processor, and therefore want
to
change from the 32 bit to the 64 bit version of windows. After spending a
large chunk of money buying Vista in January, I wondered if I could simply
"upgrade" or change from the 32 to 64 bit, instead of having to buy
another
full version of Vista?!

If you want the 64-bit DVD, go to the following link and scroll to the
bottom of the page to begin the process:
http://tinyurl.com/38w66y

That said, unless you have a specific need, there's not much point in making
this change. First, not all hardware currently have 64-bit drivers
available so you should check out all your hardware to make sure of
availability.

Second, not all software will run or even install in a 64-bit environment
and many 32-bit apps won't run as well on Vista 64 as they do on on the
32-bit version.

Third, many applications don't have 64-bit versions as yet.

There's no real gain in doing this unless you have a specific need for this.

 

[SAM-R]

There should be some information inside the plastic case that Home Premium
came in on how to order the 64 bit DVD. You cannot upgrade from 32 bit to 64
bit. It is a clean install.

 

[Stephan Rose]

After running 32 bit Vista Home premium since it's release, I have since
upgraded my computer to an AMD 64 Dual Core processor, and therefore want to
change from the 32 bit to the 64 bit version of windows. After spending a
large chunk of money buying Vista in January, I wondered if I could simply
"upgrade" or change from the 32 to 64 bit, instead of having to buy another
full version of Vista?!

I think you can get a 64-bit DVD sent to you for shipping cost.

Out of curiosity though, what's your reason you want to change to 64-bit?
Just because you have a 64-bit CPU?

Are you aware of the differences between 32 and 64 bit?
Are you aware of the, potential, problems you might encounter?
Do you have any specific needs to run a 64-bit OS? Software (other than
the OS) that depends on a 64-bit architecture or can take advantage of it?
Do you need more than 4 gigs of RAM?

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[NotMe]

I don't think there are enough advantages to the 64 bit unless you actuallt
have applications that NEED it.
I have seen many more 64 bit compatability issues that with 32 bit.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

After running 32 bit Vista Home premium since it's release, I have since
upgraded my computer to an AMD 64 Dual Core processor, and therefore want to
change from the 32 bit to the 64 bit version of windows.

Let me address that "therefore."

There are two issue with running 64-bit Vista, and most people should
*not* do this.

1. There is lots of hardware for which 64-bit drivers don't exist. If
you have such hardware, you will either have to change it, or go back
to 32-bit Vista.

2. There are presently few 64-bit applications that are available.
Running 32-bit software on 64-bit Vista will make a minuscule
difference in performance.

Once 64-bit applications become more prevalent, a 64-bit operating
system will be the way to go. For now, the difference in performance
is tiny to non-existent.

 

[Saucy]

After running 32 bit Vista Home premium since it's release, I have since
upgraded my computer to an AMD 64 Dual Core processor, and therefore want
to
change from the 32 bit to the 64 bit version of windows. After spending a
large chunk of money buying Vista in January, I wondered if I could simply
"upgrade" or change from the 32 to 64 bit, instead of having to buy
another
full version of Vista?!

Microsoft will send you a copy for a small nominal fee. Check the package or
contact the computer's manufacturer. You are entitled to run either the
32-bit version or the 64-bit version - whichever one you want - on the same
computer. If you install the 64-bit version it will have to be a "clean"
install not an "upgrade" install.

Saucy