OEM Vista 32 bit to 64bit upgrade possible?

[smithy]

Hi,

Bought a computer with Vista Ulitmate 32bit OEM installed. Love it, great
OS. However for future proofing, are there any incentives for us owners to
move to 64bit?

Links, articiles etc appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

smithy

 

[Mike Brannigan]

Hi,

Bought a computer with Vista Ulitmate 32bit OEM installed. Love it, great
OS. However for future proofing, are there any incentives for us owners
to move to 64bit?

Links, articiles etc appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

smithy

What do you mean by incentives?
If you mean reduce cost then no - as you bought the OEM version you made a
purchasing decision for 32-bit the retail versions include "free" (shipping
may apply) options to acquire the 64-bit media.
Unless your OEM is willing to offer you a cheap swap out to 64-bit you are
faced with purchasing a new copy when the time comes.
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[Richard G. Harper]

No, an upgrade from any 32-bit version of Windows to any 64-bit version of
Windows is not supported.

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[smithy]

settle pettle, just asking a question

What do you mean by incentives?
If you mean reduce cost then no - as you bought the OEM version you made a
purchasing decision for 32-bit the retail versions include "free"
(shipping may apply) options to acquire the 64-bit media.
Unless your OEM is willing to offer you a cheap swap out to 64-bit you are
faced with purchasing a new copy when the time comes.

[/QUOTE]

 

[Jdr]

settle pettle, just asking a question

Some people just loves asking questions
and answering them at once...-
...................
Here comes Conclusion to your question:
"Should I Install 64-bit or 32-bit Version? (x64 vs x86)"
http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/1426/vista_64_bit_or_32_bit_version_x64_vs_x86

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Most users with 64-bit hardware should install the 32-bit (x86) version of
Vista.

Vista x64 is the turning point for operating systems as they transition to
64-bit. Currently, however, the majority of users will be very disappointed
by installing Vista x64. The lack of 64-bit drivers for most current
hardware will be very disappointing and frustrating to most users. Why push
for 64-bit now anyway? The performance gains promised by 64-bit will not be
seen for years until 64-bit compiled versions of software is the norm.
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http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/1426/vista_64_bit_or_32_bit_version_x64_vs_x86


4sysops -- Windows Vista 32-bit versus Vista 64-bitFlexbeta has an
interesting comparison between Vista 32-bit and Vista 64-bit edition. They
tested installation time, integer processing, 2D graphics, ...
4sysops.com/archives/windows-vista-32-bit-versus-vista-64-bit/ - 36k - 7 May
2007 - Cached - Similar pages
http://4sysops.com/archives/windows-vista-32-bit-versus-vista-64-bit/

Windows Vista Benchmark: 64-Bit Faster Than 32-BitWindows Vista Benchmark:
64-Bit Faster Than 32-Bit - 64-Bit Computers.
64-bit-computers.com/windows-vista-32-bit-vs-64-bit-benchmark.html - 38k -
Cached - Similar pages
http://64-bit-computers.com/windows-vista-32-bit-vs-64-bit-benchmark.html

 

[Jdr]

Sorry, it should go: