Update Vista Home Premium from 32Bit Version to 64Bit Version

[Guest]

When I bought Windows Vista. I never knew there was a difference when it
comes to ram between each version. 32bit has a 3GB Max. 64Bit has an 8GB Max.

Since i bought the 32bit version, can i install the 64bit version or upgrade
to it without paying another boatload of $?

Thanks

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Ordering Windows Vista 64-bit software media:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/1033/ordermedia/default.mspx

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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When I bought Windows Vista. I never knew there was a difference when it
comes to ram between each version. 32bit has a 3GB Max. 64Bit has an 8GB Max.

Since i bought the 32bit version, can i install the 64bit version or upgrade
to it without paying another boatload of $?

Thanks

 

[Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]]

Please note that 64 bit Vista requires a clean installation, and the
physical amount of RAM it actually uses is 128 GBs.

Home Basic - 8 GBs max
Home Premium - 16 GBs max
Business, Enterprise and Ultimate - 128 GBs.

 

[Guest]

I tried that link and entered everything in and double checked it all twice.

Both times it said 'No Offer Found'.

 

[Kevin Weaver]

Ordering Windows Vista 64-bit software media:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/1033/ordermedia/default.mspx

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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When I bought Windows Vista. I never knew there was a difference when it
comes to ram between each version. 32bit has a 3GB Max. 64Bit has an 8GB
Max.

Since i bought the 32bit version, can i install the 64bit version or
upgrade
to it without paying another boatload of $?

Thanks

Yes you can.

 

[Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]]

If this is an OEM version of Vista, you might have to get that from the OEM
you purchased your PC from.

 

[Guest]

It is indeed the OEM version. I got Vista with an LCD Monitor i purchased.

I dont understand why I cant get it through microsoft? Or how i can even go
through the manufacturer?

Monitor if matters... Samsung Syncmaster 226BW 22"

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

OEM versions of Windows Vista are sold either as a
32-bit version or a 64-bit version. In your case, you'll
need to purchase the 64-bit version.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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It is indeed the OEM version. I got Vista with an LCD Monitor i purchased.

I dont understand why I cant get it through microsoft? Or how i can even go
through the manufacturer?

Monitor if matters... Samsung Syncmaster 226BW 22"

 

[Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]]

Huh, but none of the retail editions except for Ultimate FPP and Upgrade
come with 64 bit media, so Scott84 is still in a conundrum.

I know that Carey's post is a bit disappointing Scott84. Why don't you try
looking on eBay for a 64 bit version of OEM Home Premium if really need it?
You might get it cheaper than buying the retail Upgrade of Vista Home
Premium then having to go through ordering process again.

http://search.ebay.com/search/searc...&satitle=Vista+Home+Premium+64+bit&category0=

 

[Guest]

It is indeed dissapointing.

I got Vista in a LCD + Vista Combo. It's not like they through it in for
free. I paid much more to get Vista.

There's no way I am buying the same operating system again. I can't afford
to buy another copy of windows.

Thanks for your help. I guess I am out of luck

- Scott

 

[Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]]

Is there a possibility you could get returned to the place of purchase where
you got it from for an exchange?

 

[Guest]

Unfortunately that is not possible.

I bought the computer with all the parts in April.

I couldnt afford 4GB of ram on initial purchase. But now I can.

OEM Blows.

- Scott

 

[Tim Slattery]

When I bought Windows Vista. I never knew there was a difference when it
comes to ram between each version. 32bit has a 3GB Max.

No. 32-bit Vista has a 32-bit address space, that's 4,294,967,296
unique addresses. Some of that address space must be used to access
video memory, RAM, etc. You will probably be able to use about 3.5GB
of system RAM, but it will depend on what hardware is connected to
your machine. See http://members.cox.net/slatteryt/RAM.html (the
discussion pertains to 32-bit Vista as well as XP).

64Bit has an 8GB Max.

64-bit Vista allows a 37-bit address space. That's 128GB or
137,438,953,472 unique addresses. Your motherboard probably can't
handle that much RAM, maybe that's where your 8GB number comes from.