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    Upgrading to Vista Ultimate x64

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by julio99, Dec 30, 2008.

  1. julio99

    julio99 Notebook Guru

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    What I'd like to know is I have a chance to download a nice fully working copy of Vista Ultimate x64. I'm currently running Vista Home Premium 32 bit. I have everything backed up via Acronis Home 11. If I downloaded this new 64 bit OS would I be able to use the Acronis backup to reinstall all my apps and files on the new system? I've already upgraded my RAM to 4 GB, so I'm primed for 64 that way. Is it possible to do this with minimal anxiety and if so could someone give me a brief tutorial on the order of doing it . I have a feeling because of the drivers and such it's going to be impossible. Thanks
     
    julio99, Dec 30, 2008
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  2. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    if you plan on moving from 32bit to 64bit, you will have to re-install all programs etc manually.
     
    whizzo, Dec 30, 2008
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