(Vista) How do I upgrade my 32 bit Home Premium to 64 bit?

ragejg · 02-11-10, 11:10 AM

I don't know why I don't know how to do this.

Can I ask Microsoft for it?

Is there a safe, legal and reliable torrent?

Revs · 02-11-10, 11:12 AM

What version do you have now? OEM or retail?

EDIT: lol @ 'couch' in sig

ragejg · 02-11-10, 11:19 AM

Retail.

Revs · 02-11-10, 11:25 AM

So you should have both x64 and x32 discs. Are you wanting to know if you can change it without reinstalling? If so, I don't think so, but I'm not 100% sure.

EDIT: Apparently not..

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...4-bit-faq.aspx

Quote:

Can I upgrade from a 32-bit version of Windows to a 64-bit version of Windows?

No. If you are currently running a 32-bit version of Windows, you can only perform an upgrade to another 32-bit version of Windows. Similarly, if you are running a 64-bit version of Windows, you can only perform an upgrade to another 64-bit version of Windows.

Just get 7 and be done with it

ragejg · 02-11-10, 11:46 AM

I am a little peeved that I only got a 32-bit DVD when I purchased it. It didn't much matter then because my rig had 3gb RAM, so I was good with 32-bit.

I spent $239 on this OS, and I like to wring every red cent out of a purchase that I can. I've learned how to optimize Vista quite well (with regards to services and UI), so I still like it as an OS.

Hm, I did just notice that there's a little "Need CDs instead of a DVD? Need 64-bit instead of 32-bit?" brochure. Looks like for a small charge I can get the 64-bit version.

Revs · 02-11-10, 12:00 PM

That's odd. In the UK both 7 and Vista came with both versions in the box. Having the retail version you should just be able to get the x64 version on a torrent or something and use your current key.

ragejg · 02-11-10, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revs

That's odd. In the UK both 7 and Vista came with both versions in the box. Having the retail version you should just be able to get the x64 version on a torrent or something and use your current key.

Regarding a torrent I don't know where to look, as it seems to me that they are legal if you download them and you have a purchased key, but I'm sure people download them and apply cracked keys as well. There's a lot of grey area...

Where is a safe place to get a torrent for this which I could apply my legit Vista Home Premium key to? If it's safe, I wouldn't mind saving $15.

Revs · 02-11-10, 12:18 PM

All the Windows discs have a key or code of some kind (I remember searching for these when I was wanting a beta version of 7). It's a long jumble of letters and numbers, it's called a check code or something. If you search for that you'll find loads of torrent links, but I don't know where to find the code

.

Someone like Nekro should be able to help you there. He's very clued up on most things PC.

**nekrosoft13** · 02-11-10, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ragejg

Where is a safe place to get a torrent for this which I could apply my legit Vista Home Premium key to? If it's safe, I wouldn't mind saving $15.

PM me, and only ultimate came with both disc.

btw, the number is: AAEE3C04533899F9F8C4AE0C4250EF5FAFBE29A3 = vista sp2 x64

Revs · 02-11-10, 12:30 PM

lol, see

You're a good fella Nekro

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02-11-10, 11:12 AM	#2
Revs Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 6,362	Re: (Vista) How do I upgrade my 32 bit Home Premium to 64 bit? What version do you have now? OEM or retail? EDIT: lol @ 'couch' in sig

02-11-10, 11:19 AM	#3
ragejg nV News Alumni Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Finger Lakes of Hell, NY Posts: 5,399	Re: (Vista) How do I upgrade my 32 bit Home Premium to 64 bit? Retail. __________________ 2010-2011 Reviews: GTX 570 \| GTX 580 \| GTS 450 \| GTX 460 \| GTX 465 Pre-2010 Reviews: 6600 GT \| XMS 4400 DDR \| SilenX Cooler \| 6800 \| 5900 XT \| Personal Cinema \| 5900 NU ______________________________________________ Phenom II x6 1090t @ 4.0 ghz \| Asus M498TD-EVO Am3 SLI nForce 980a \| 2x EVGA GTX 560 SLI \| 2x4gb DDR3-1333 \| Antec EarthWatts EA650 PSU \| 60gb Mushkin Calisto Enhanced Sandforce SSD \| 2x WD2500KS RAID 0 \| Sunbeam Tuniq 3 case \| 24" Asus 19x10 LED LCD \| 26" Panasonic 720p TV \| Sidewinder X5 mouse \| Logitech MX5500 & Revolution mouse \| Altec Lansing 5.1 THX-Certified audio \| Win 7 Ultimate \| desk \| couch "Stars must die so that I may live. I... stepped out of a Supernova."

02-11-10, 11:46 AM	#5
ragejg nV News Alumni Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Finger Lakes of Hell, NY Posts: 5,399	Re: (Vista) How do I upgrade my 32 bit Home Premium to 64 bit? I am a little peeved that I only got a 32-bit DVD when I purchased it. It didn't much matter then because my rig had 3gb RAM, so I was good with 32-bit. I spent $239 on this OS, and I like to wring every red cent out of a purchase that I can. I've learned how to optimize Vista quite well (with regards to services and UI), so I still like it as an OS. Hm, I did just notice that there's a little "Need CDs instead of a DVD? Need 64-bit instead of 32-bit?" brochure. Looks like for a small charge I can get the 64-bit version. __________________ 2010-2011 Reviews: GTX 570 \| GTX 580 \| GTS 450 \| GTX 460 \| GTX 465 Pre-2010 Reviews: 6600 GT \| XMS 4400 DDR \| SilenX Cooler \| 6800 \| 5900 XT \| Personal Cinema \| 5900 NU ______________________________________________ Phenom II x6 1090t @ 4.0 ghz \| Asus M498TD-EVO Am3 SLI nForce 980a \| 2x EVGA GTX 560 SLI \| 2x4gb DDR3-1333 \| Antec EarthWatts EA650 PSU \| 60gb Mushkin Calisto Enhanced Sandforce SSD \| 2x WD2500KS RAID 0 \| Sunbeam Tuniq 3 case \| 24" Asus 19x10 LED LCD \| 26" Panasonic 720p TV \| Sidewinder X5 mouse \| Logitech MX5500 & Revolution mouse \| Altec Lansing 5.1 THX-Certified audio \| Win 7 Ultimate \| desk \| couch "Stars must die so that I may live. I... stepped out of a Supernova."

02-11-10, 12:00 PM	#6
Revs Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 6,362	Re: (Vista) How do I upgrade my 32 bit Home Premium to 64 bit? That's odd. In the UK both 7 and Vista came with both versions in the box. Having the retail version you should just be able to get the x64 version on a torrent or something and use your current key.

02-11-10, 12:18 PM	#8
Revs Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 6,362	Re: (Vista) How do I upgrade my 32 bit Home Premium to 64 bit? All the Windows discs have a key or code of some kind (I remember searching for these when I was wanting a beta version of 7). It's a long jumble of letters and numbers, it's called a check code or something. If you search for that you'll find loads of torrent links, but I don't know where to find the code . Someone like Nekro should be able to help you there. He's very clued up on most things PC.

02-11-10, 12:30 PM	#10
Revs Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 6,362	Re: (Vista) How do I upgrade my 32 bit Home Premium to 64 bit? lol, see You're a good fella Nekro

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