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    Have a copy of Vista 64

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Wally19, Mar 25, 2009.

  1. Wally19

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    My brother just got his XPS and it came with a Vista 64 disk. I have 32. Can I just reinstall my operating system and update to 64 drivers with my current 32 license?
     
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    In short - yes.
     
    Silas Awaketh, Mar 25, 2009
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    So in long is there a license issue?
     
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    As long as you use your own license, there are no problems with using whichever media you use to install Windows Vista.
     
    Silas Awaketh, Mar 25, 2009
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    If you have a valid 32Bit license, you have a valid 64Bit license.

    There have been issues with OEM licenses though...
    I believe it is possible to resolve the problem with Microsft customer support staff - to be exact, the activation via the internet may fail and you will then have to speak to a customer support advisor.

    About drivers - find them before you try to instal - although 64Bit support is getting better, it is still not perfect.
     
    DetlevCM, Mar 25, 2009
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    It shouldn't be too difficult to find drivers for use with Vista 64-bit anymore. Vista64 use has grown considerably, most drivers from most companies are available in the 64-bit flavor.
     
    usapatriot, Mar 25, 2009
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    nuke3ae, Mar 26, 2009
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