Upgrade from XP 32bit to Vista 64

[Howard]

What are the caveats for doing an inplace upgrade from XP Pro SP2 to
Vista 64 Ultimate?
Howard

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

One cannot "upgrade" a 32-bit O/S to a 64-bit O/S.
You would need to purchase a 64-bit version of Vista
and perform a complete clean install which requires reformatting
the hard drive.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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What are the caveats for doing an inplace upgrade from XP Pro SP2 to
Vista 64 Ultimate?
Howard

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

You cannot do an in-place upgrade from XP x86 to Vista x64.

You start the computer with the Vista x64 dvd, enter the product key, use
your disk tools as needed to wipe the XP system volume (if that is desired),
and then perform a custom installation of Vista.

 

[Howard]

Thanks to all for the info.
Howard

 

[Jas184]

If you can do a "clean" install you might find fewer problems

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

He has to do a clean install. He is going from 32bit to 64bit.

 

[Jas184]

No! He could just install to a different folder thus saving all his data,
just like running multiple operating systems :?

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

Which a clean install, is it not? Think about it.

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

Correction: Which IS a clean install, is it not? Think about it.