Installation Resources for Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Systems

re: Installation Resources for Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Systems

legsec — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:24:22 GMT

Hi, I'm really confused. I have Vista 64 bit and it refuses to run many programs so i want to replace it with Vista 32. I know I need to do a clean install, but can I buy the upgrade or do I have to purchase the full version?

Also, I have 4gigs of memory, becuase the 64 bit is causign so much trouble with not running programs, I can live with it not recognizing some of the memory, but will it make any huge difference that I don't know about? Thanks so much for any advice!!!

re: Installation Resources for Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Systems

sombster — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:16:52 GMT

Hi. After reading this, I'm hoping to get some true clarification. I have 32 bit Vista, and recently got a 64 bit machine. Called MS to get 64 bit cds shipped to me (cost 10 bucks). One guy told me that YES I can use the 32 bit key to install the 64, another told me no, and that NO key is included with the CD they will send, and the last person told me that I will get a key, and that the 32 bit key won't work with 64 bit.

So.. I've read so many different theories, can anyone who's actually DONE this confirm if the 32 bit key worked to install the 64 bit version?

Thanks!

re: Installation Resources for Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Systems

johnp0126 — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:39:45 GMT

Running Vista64 SP1 on Thinkpad t61p high end 4gb / 160gb 7200rpm drive. It runs very well so far. We have machines purchased with the 32 bit windows, does the license for that work with the same release level of the 64 bit ie 32 bit business vs 64bit business ? thanks :) and I found useful info here. seems to say you can do this but want to verify

re: Installation Resources for Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Systems

jackel — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:08:02 GMT

Hello,

I have a 64 bit Vaio running the Home Premium X32 and found a web page were I could purchase the cd for $10.00 to upgrade my OS to X64. When I went to check out the power went off and I can't remember how I got to that page. Can you help me with the link to get back so I can make my purchase? I have spent 2 days searching and have been uccessful.

Thanks,

re: Installation Resources for Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Systems

Nick White — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:56:33 GMT

Hey Molham: 1) There is no MS-supported way that I'm aware of to dual-boot both 32- and 64-bit Windows Vista. There may be some community-released options out there enabling this scenario, but know that those are not MS-supported. And, 2) yes, you can run most 32-bit software on the 64-bit system, either natively or in compatiblity mode -- read the documentation on the specific software for details.

re: Installation Resources for Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Systems

Molham — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 01:56:16 GMT

Hi Nick,

I have a dual xeon quadcore system with 12 G.B of RAM.

I am running windows vista ultimate 32bit on my system, it only shows less than 4 G.B of Memory, which is understandable due to the limitation on the 32 bit platforms((2^32)-(memory address and so)).

In order to use my system at full performance I wanted to install Vista Business 64 bit, where I can get 2^64... 128 G.B Approx

Practicly I was thinking to do so.

Have a dual boot between ultimate 32 bit installed on C: and vista business 64 bit installed on D:

At last my 2 Questions:

1- Is it possible to have a dual boot between 32 bit and 64 bit ?

2- Does Vista Business 64 bit support most of the 32 bit software out there?

To be honest with you, I see no problems running that dual boot system, as well as no problems running 32 bit software on a 64 bit OS.

Please let me know if there would be any conflicts.

re: Installation Resources for Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Systems

Sebass — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 02:28:54 GMT

With Windows Vista, customers are free to choose either 32-bit or 64-bit editions when purchasing Windows-based computers, and licenses for Windows Vista are valid for both 32-bit or 64-bit editions of the OS. In addition, many 64-bit drivers are available in the box, and device manufactures are required to provide both 32-bit and 64-bit native drivers as part the Windows Logo Program.

you can find this artical at this web page

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb219721.aspx

re: Installation Resources for Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Systems

Nick White — Tue, 15 May 2007 17:37:31 GMT

Hey Sezmil: while I've not used this set-up myself and so cannot comment firsthand, I do know of some folks who dual boot WV in x86 and x64. Most prefer hiding the partitions from each other (using a third-party program) just to keep things clean.

re: Installation Resources for Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Systems

Sezmil — Sun, 13 May 2007 20:18:13 GMT

Hello,

I have a simple question. After installing Vista Ultimate 64 bit, I am finding that there are a couple of critical aplications I need to install that do not support the 64 bit platform.

Therfore I am considering installing a copy of Vista Ultimate 32-bit and I want to know if it is safe to install this as a dualboot configeration with my 64 bit install.

re: Installation Resources for Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Systems

Nick White — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:59:35 GMT

Hey seand: if you're going to re-install the 32-bit version of Windows Vista, I'd suggest doing a clean install so as to eliminate any trace of the 64-bit version and thereby avoid the possiblity of any conflicts cropping up.

re: Installation Resources for Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Systems

seand — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:36:38 GMT

I've had Vista 64-bit (ultimate) running on my machine since I installed it a few months ago and have finally got to the point where the lack of applications and drivers is forcing me back to the 32 bit version.

Can i install the 32-bit version over the 64-bit version or is it all going to go horribly wrong?

re: Installation Resources for Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Systems

janely — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 19:58:51 GMT

Hi ibrahimco,

Please send mail to dcinput@microsoft.com describing your problem. I can help you troubleshoot from there.

Thanks,

Jane

re: Installation Resources for Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Systems

ibrahimco — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 04:35:54 GMT

HI:

I have installed wmdc and my pda says connected but the wmdc doesn't open and when i open it it says not connected or it says error, I tried everything fron re istaling it to disconnecting the cable to restart my pc i have vista ultimate 32 bit, please help

re: Installation Resources for Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Systems

Nick White — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 19:18:25 GMT

Hey Gavin: I'm not going to interpret the license for you, but I will state that you cannot install both the 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista simultaneously on the same machine (nor on a second machine, for that matter) using the same device key / PID.

re: Installation Resources for Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Systems

Gavin — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 16:21:07 GMT

HI,

I work in a training department and want to know if I can with the one product key have both 32 and 64 bit versions on the one machine (dual booting between the two versions when needed) to help train tech agents to support our products on Vista, they would never run at the same time as they would be installed on the same PC so it would be impossible to have both running at the sometime. Would this be classed as one PC/one licence still our would I not be able to activate one of the products. Would I have to uninstall and then install the other version a lot of question any help much appreciated.

Gav