upgrading to a 64 bit os homesculptor 5/8/2007 4:09:02 PM I bought a hp m7760n with a dual core e6400 2.13 chip the pc has a 32 bit vista can I get 64 bit vista? What are the pros and cons and how do you get the 64 bit version as an upgrade?

Re: upgrading to a 64 bit os XS11E <xs11eNO[ at ]SPAMyahoo.com> 5/8/2007 5:17:55 PM homesculptor <homesculptor[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: [Quoted Text] > I bought a hp m7760n with a dual core e6400 2.13 chip > > the pc has a 32 bit vista > > can I get 64 bit vista? Yes. > What are the pros and cons Read and learn from previous posts in this newsgroup. Go to http://groups.google.com and enter the group name in the "Find a group" window, then start studying. Plan on spending a day or two AT LEAST! You might also consider getting a newsreader, the web interface your using is horrible. You can configure Outlook Express as a newsreader or look around for a better one. > and how do you get the 64 bit version as an upgrade? You can't upgrade your present 32 bit installation, you can do a clean install only. You'd be VERY wise to partition your hard drive and install the 32 bit OS on Drive C: and the 64 bit OS on Drive D: or whatever, and dual boot until such time as you decide the 64 bit OS will work for you.

Re: upgrading to a 64 bit os "Colin Barnhorst" <colinbarharst[ at ]msn.com> 5/8/2007 6:41:20 PM If your 32bit Vista is an OEM copy preinstalled by HP then you will have to purchase a retail copy of the Vista upgrade edition you wish to use. OEM copies do not come with the right to both the 32bit and 64bit dvd's. You need to determine what 64bit drivers are available from the HP website. You will not be able to perform and upgrade-in-place in migrating from 32bit to 64bit Vista but an upgrade edition will detect that you have genuine Windows installed already and permit you to perform a custom installation. You will have to save your files and settings for restoration afterwards and reinstall all your apps. "homesculptor" <homesculptor[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:1DC5D41F-9D28-44A2-B22F-001CA9B8B4A0[ at ]microsoft.com... [Quoted Text] >I bought a hp m7760n with a dual core e6400 2.13 chip > > the pc has a 32 bit vista > > can I get 64 bit vista? > > What are the pros and cons > > and how do you get the 64 bit version as an upgrade? > >

Re: upgrading to a 64 bit os "Dennis Pack" <dennispack[ at ]hotmail.nospam.com> 5/8/2007 11:55:52 PM homesculptor: Colin has the right information on the upgrade paths. Charlie Russel has an excellent white paper on upgrading to a 64-bit operating system at http://download.microsoft.com/download/B/8/6/B868C664-13FC-4F91-9651-5B6D4F1A2F60/Is_Windows_XP_Professional_x64_Edition_Right_for_Me.doc. Have a great day. -- Dennis Pack XP x64, Vista Enterprise x64 Office Prof. Plus 2007 "homesculptor" <homesculptor[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:1DC5D41F-9D28-44A2-B22F-001CA9B8B4A0[ at ]microsoft.com... [Quoted Text] >I bought a hp m7760n with a dual core e6400 2.13 chip > > the pc has a 32 bit vista > > can I get 64 bit vista? > > What are the pros and cons > > and how do you get the 64 bit version as an upgrade? > >

Re: upgrading to a 64 bit os "Chuck Walbourn [MSFT]" <chuckw[ at ]online.microsoft.com> 5/10/2007 2:34:11 AM I'm believe your Windows Vista PID is good for both the x86 and x64 versions of a given SKU, but the OEM probably only sent you install media for the x86 version. To get the x64 media, you can order it from: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/1033/ordermedia/default.mspx -- Chuck Walbourn SDE, XNA Developer Connection This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

Re: upgrading to a 64 bit os "Colin Barnhorst" <colinbarharst[ at ]msn.com> 5/10/2007 3:51:57 AM Chuck, the provision concering alternate media only applies to retail skus. As the page says in the first paragraph, "The retail package product ships on DVD with 32-bit edition software, but two forms of alternate media are available to help meet your specific requirements." The OEM editions do not qualify for alternate media. "Chuck Walbourn [MSFT]" <chuckw[ at ]online.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:4642848d$1[ at ]news.microsoft.com... [Quoted Text] > I'm believe your Windows Vista PID is good for both the x86 and x64 > versions of a given SKU, but the OEM probably only sent you install media > for the x86 version. To get the x64 media, you can order it from: > > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/1033/ordermedia/default.mspx > > -- > Chuck Walbourn > SDE, XNA Developer Connection > > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no > rights. >

Re: upgrading to a 64 bit os Oppie 5/26/2007 8:06:01 AM So, would I have to buy the 64 bit DVD with a new product key to install the new 64 bit version for my laptop? I have 32 bit version of Vista on my Acer Aspire 5050 running a Turion64 chip. Thanks. -- Linux Guru "XS11E" wrote: [Quoted Text] > homesculptor <homesculptor[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > > I bought a hp m7760n with a dual core e6400 2.13 chip > > > > the pc has a 32 bit vista > > > > can I get 64 bit vista? > > Yes. > > > What are the pros and cons > > Read and learn from previous posts in this newsgroup. Go to > http://groups.google.com and enter the group name in the "Find a group" > window, then start studying. Plan on spending a day or two AT LEAST! > > You might also consider getting a newsreader, the web interface your > using is horrible. You can configure Outlook Express as a newsreader > or look around for a better one. > > > and how do you get the 64 bit version as an upgrade? > > You can't upgrade your present 32 bit installation, you can do a clean > install only. > > You'd be VERY wise to partition your hard drive and install the 32 bit > OS on Drive C: and the 64 bit OS on Drive D: or whatever, and dual boot > until such time as you decide the 64 bit OS will work for you. > >

Re: upgrading to a 64 bit os "Colin Barnhorst" <colinbarharst[ at ]msn.com> 5/26/2007 12:54:17 PM If the Vista on your laptop came preinstalled (OEM edition) then you do have to purchase a retail copy of Vista to get the 64bit version. If you purchased Vista seperately in a retail box you should have instructions in the box for obtaining the 64bit dvd for a nominal fee. "Oppie" <Oppie[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:0511C6A9-D245-4BC5-B3C8-415F25663C09[ at ]microsoft.com... [Quoted Text] > So, would I have to buy the 64 bit DVD with a new product key to install > the > new 64 bit version for my laptop? I have 32 bit version of Vista on my > Acer > Aspire 5050 running a Turion64 chip. Thanks. > -- > Linux Guru > > > "XS11E" wrote: > >> homesculptor <homesculptor[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> > I bought a hp m7760n with a dual core e6400 2.13 chip >> > >> > the pc has a 32 bit vista >> > >> > can I get 64 bit vista? >> >> Yes. >> >> > What are the pros and cons >> >> Read and learn from previous posts in this newsgroup. Go to >> http://groups.google.com and enter the group name in the "Find a group" >> window, then start studying. Plan on spending a day or two AT LEAST! >> >> You might also consider getting a newsreader, the web interface your >> using is horrible. You can configure Outlook Express as a newsreader >> or look around for a better one. >> >> > and how do you get the 64 bit version as an upgrade? >> >> You can't upgrade your present 32 bit installation, you can do a clean >> install only. >> >> You'd be VERY wise to partition your hard drive and install the 32 bit >> OS on Drive C: and the 64 bit OS on Drive D: or whatever, and dual boot >> until such time as you decide the 64 bit OS will work for you. >> >>

Re: upgrading to a 64 bit os XS11E <xs11eNO[ at ]SPAMyahoo.com> 5/26/2007 3:22:11 PM Oppie <Oppie[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: [Quoted Text] > So, would I have to buy the 64 bit DVD with a new product key to > install the new 64 bit version for my laptop? I have 32 bit > version of Vista on my Acer Aspire 5050 running a Turion64 chip. > Thanks. I'm guessing that the 32 bit version came pre-installed on your laptop when you purchased it, is that correct? If so, you might give Acer a call and ask them if they have some program to change to the 64 bit version, otherwise you'll have to buy the 64 bit version. Personally, I wouldn't spend extra money if everything is working as it should.