Upgrading to Vista Home Premium x64

[Guest]

Hello!

I am currently using Vista (Ultimate) RC1 x64 on one of my computers. I
also own XP x64 but do not have it installed anywhere.

I would like to upgrade to the final released version of Vista Home Premium
x64, but it doesn't seem like there's any direct upgrade path from either RC1
x64 or XP x64.

The only upgrade solution I've been able to find is on Amazon.com: buy the
32-bit upgrade version of Vista Home Premium and then, at my own expense,
send that DVD to Microsoft in exchange for a DVD with the 64-bit OS on it.
It really seems like there should be a simpler upgrade path than this.

Please help!

Thanks.

Colin

 

[Rick Rogers]

Hi Colin,

There isn't. The x64 disks have to be ordered for anything besides a retail
Ultimate.

Home Premium is seen as a downgrade in functionality from Ultimate (the RC1
version) or XP Pro, so an upgrade is not a supported function.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Guest]

There isn't. The x64 disks have to be ordered for anything besides a retail
Ultimate.

Hi, Rick. Thank you for your response.

Let's say I'll upgrade to Ultimate, then. I've been browsing microsoft.com
and other web sites, and I can't find anything to purchase that specifically
says it's the 64-bit version of Vista Ultimate. Is Vista Ultimate x64
bundled with the 32-bit version, perhaps?

Thank you for your continuing assistance.

Colin

 

[Dennis Pack]

Colin:
Ultimate (full retail or upgrade) includes 2 DVDs, the 32-bit and
64-bit versions. Also OEM versions are available but they are either 32-bit
or 64-bit determined when ordering. Have a great day.

 

[Pipboy]

The only upgrade solution I've been able to find is on Amazon.com: buy the
32-bit upgrade version of Vista Home Premium and then, at my own expense,
send that DVD to Microsoft in exchange for a DVD with the 64-bit OS on it.
It really seems like there should be a simpler upgrade path than this.

You don't send them your 32bit DVD. You just buy the 32bit version and
order the 64bit version online using your 32bit key. You just pay for
shipping and handling. Still waiting for my 64bit version to arrive.