Vista 32 bit to 64 bit

[Michael Gerbasio]

Hi,
I can't seem to find any information on upgrading to Vista x64 Business from
Vista x32 Business. Lenovo shipped me a replacement T61 with the 32 bit
version but I'd rather have the 64 bit version for the extra RAM space as I
run Virtual Machines. Thanks.

Regards-Michael G.

 

[Richard G. Harper]

Sadly, you can't upgrade from any 32-bit version of Windows to any 64-bit
version of Windows. You can use EasyTransfer to back up files and settings,
clean-install your 64-bit version, then restore files and settings. That's
it, though. Sorry.

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[Michael Gerbasio]

Rich,
Thanks. I figured there wasn't an easy way to do it but I'm more concerned
with purchasing a license. I don't see a license upgrade from 32 bit to 64
bit on the MS web site. Is there an upgrade price or does MS charge the full
version price?

Regards-Michael G.

Sadly, you can't upgrade from any 32-bit version of Windows to any 64-bit
version of Windows. You can use EasyTransfer to back up files and
settings, clean-install your 64-bit version, then restore files and
settings. That's it, though. Sorry.

--
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Hi,
I can't seem to find any information on upgrading to Vista x64 Business
from Vista x32 Business. Lenovo shipped me a replacement T61 with the 32
bit version but I'd rather have the 64 bit version for the extra RAM
space as I run Virtual Machines. Thanks.

Regards-Michael G.

 

[Richard G. Harper]

If you bought a retail copy of Vista Business, start here to obtain the
64-bit version for shipping and handling costs.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/64bit.mspx

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Rich,
Thanks. I figured there wasn't an easy way to do it but I'm more concerned
with purchasing a license. I don't see a license upgrade from 32 bit to 64
bit on the MS web site. Is there an upgrade price or does MS charge the
full version price?

Regards-Michael G.

Sadly, you can't upgrade from any 32-bit version of Windows to any 64-bit
version of Windows. You can use EasyTransfer to back up files and
settings, clean-install your 64-bit version, then restore files and
settings. That's it, though. Sorry.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
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Hi,
I can't seem to find any information on upgrading to Vista x64 Business
from Vista x32 Business. Lenovo shipped me a replacement T61 with the 32
bit version but I'd rather have the 64 bit version for the extra RAM
space as I run Virtual Machines. Thanks.

Regards-Michael G.

 

[Michael Gerbasio]

Rich,
Thanks again, that is just what I wanted. Unfortunately I have a OEM version
so I'll have to contact Lenovo.

Regards-Michael G.

If you bought a retail copy of Vista Business, start here to obtain the
64-bit version for shipping and handling costs.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/64bit.mspx

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
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Rich,
Thanks. I figured there wasn't an easy way to do it but I'm more
concerned with purchasing a license. I don't see a license upgrade from
32 bit to 64 bit on the MS web site. Is there an upgrade price or does MS
charge the full version price?

Regards-Michael G.

Sadly, you can't upgrade from any 32-bit version of Windows to any
64-bit version of Windows. You can use EasyTransfer to back up files
and settings, clean-install your 64-bit version, then restore files and
settings. That's it, though. Sorry.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
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* The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/
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Hi,
I can't seem to find any information on upgrading to Vista x64 Business
from Vista x32 Business. Lenovo shipped me a replacement T61 with the
32 bit version but I'd rather have the 64 bit version for the extra RAM
space as I run Virtual Machines. Thanks.

Regards-Michael G.

 

[Richard G. Harper]

Sorry I couldn't bear better news for you.

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Rich,
Thanks again, that is just what I wanted. Unfortunately I have a OEM
version so I'll have to contact Lenovo.

Regards-Michael G.

If you bought a retail copy of Vista Business, start here to obtain the
64-bit version for shipping and handling costs.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/64bit.mspx

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
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Rich,
Thanks. I figured there wasn't an easy way to do it but I'm more
concerned with purchasing a license. I don't see a license upgrade from
32 bit to 64 bit on the MS web site. Is there an upgrade price or does
MS charge the full version price?

Regards-Michael G.

Sadly, you can't upgrade from any 32-bit version of Windows to any
64-bit version of Windows. You can use EasyTransfer to back up files
and settings, clean-install your 64-bit version, then restore files and
settings. That's it, though. Sorry.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/
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Hi,
I can't seem to find any information on upgrading to Vista x64
Business from Vista x32 Business. Lenovo shipped me a replacement T61
with the 32 bit version but I'd rather have the 64 bit version for the
extra RAM space as I run Virtual Machines. Thanks.

Regards-Michael G.