Can I Upgrade from XP 32-bit to Vista 64-bit without a clean insta

[Dave]

I am considering upgrading from XP 32-bit to Vista 64-bit and I was
wondering if it will work without starting from a clean hard-disk?



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Thanks,

 

[Tim Slattery]

I am considering upgrading from XP 32-bit to Vista 64-bit and I was
wondering if it will work without starting from a clean hard-disk?

There's no upgrade from a 32-bit system to a 64-bit system. You'll
have to install from scratch.

 

[John John - MVP]

None of the 32-bit versions can be upgraded to 64-bit, it's a clean
install only.

John

 

[Ravenshadow]

I would backup your data on a flash drive or something. Then do a complete
fresh install of windows on the computer. You could run into problems
upgrading from XP to Vista like the way you posted.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

No.

 

[Dave]

Thanks Tim!

There's no upgrade from a 32-bit system to a 64-bit system. You'll
have to install from scratch.

--
Tim Slattery
MS MVP(Shell/User)
(e-mail address removed)
http://members.cox.net/slatteryt

 

[Dave]

Thanks, John!

None of the 32-bit versions can be upgraded to 64-bit, it's a clean
install only.

John

 

[Dave]

Thanks, Ravenshadow!

I would backup your data on a flash drive or something. Then do a complete
fresh install of windows on the computer. You could run into problems
upgrading from XP to Vista like the way you posted.

 

[Dave]

Thanks, PA Bear!

No.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I am considering upgrading from XP 32-bit to Vista 64-bit and I was
wondering if it will work without starting from a clean hard-disk?

No, not possible.

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Bruce Chambers

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