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    Vista Any Time Upgrade Question -Home Premium to Ultimate

    Discussion in 'HP' started by ArthurofChicago, Aug 22, 2007.

  1. ArthurofChicago

    ArthurofChicago Notebook Consultant

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    HP dv9500t machine

    I now have a Vista Home Premium System 32bit. I have a legitimate copy of the 64bit Vista Ultimate (HP's 64 bit recovery disc and code key from my other computer) which I would rather not install but am interested in going to 32bit Ultimate.

    If I get a 32bit Anytime upgrade disc, can I use my 64bit Vista Ultimate product key to upgrade to a 32bit Vista Ultimate system.

    OR

    Anyway to downgrade from a 64bit Ultimate system to a 32bit Ultimate system.
     
    ArthurofChicago, Aug 22, 2007
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  2. Jelloitsalive12

    Jelloitsalive12 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Don't quote me, and wait for someone else's confirmation, that being said I believe the key code is independent of the 32-bit or 64-bit formatting.
     
    Jelloitsalive12, Aug 22, 2007
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  3. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Quoted, ha. I second the answer, especially since Ultimate comes with 32-bit and 64-bit discs in the retail package.
     
    Lithus, Aug 22, 2007
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    suland Notebook Evangelist

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    YES, you can use the same KEY for 32 or 64 Vista's. But don't install the 64 as you might have troubles with drivers and the 32-bit soft will work slower.
     
    suland, Aug 22, 2007
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  5. Lithus

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    HP supports 64-bit on their Pavilion line and has all the drivers available on their website.
     
    Lithus, Aug 22, 2007
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  6. suland

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    I meant, 3-rd party drivers like digital camera or camcorder. I have had trouble with my SONY camcorder and all the 32-bit soft worked slower...So, after 3 hours of having 64 Ultimate I have decided to turn back to 32-bit and never regret it.
     
    suland, Aug 23, 2007
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  7. Lithus

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    True, this is just the compromise you have to make. Either a faster Vista with 64-bit, or (near) full compatibility with 32-bit. Choose what's right for you.
     
    Lithus, Aug 23, 2007
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