Does Vista Upgrade DVD include 64-bit version?

maxidius · 02-17-2008, 11:36 PM

I would like to know if the Vista Upgrade DVD also includes the Vista 64-bit version or not; since I still haven't decided to jump on Vista yet.

I also did not use 64-bit Windows before, so I want to try the 64-bit to get a feeling and test some of my apps which I use frequently.

If anyone has the Vista Upgrade DVD, could you please check and let me know. I don't want to spend extra money on the retail version. TIA.

zman88 · 02-18-2008, 07:33 AM

32 and 64 are on separate dvd's.

zman88 · 02-18-2008, 07:35 AM

I assume you are talking about Windows Anytime Upgrade

S.SubZero · 02-18-2008, 07:44 AM

Since you cannot upgrade from the 32-bit Windows to 64-bit Windows, even if it did come on the disc you could not use it.

zman88 · 02-18-2008, 08:36 AM

That's correct, but, I believe you can do a clean install using the dvd. Just make sure you can find all the right 64 drivers before you do it.

john

maxidius · 02-18-2008, 11:01 AM

If the 64-bit version of Vista is on a seperate DVD in the same pack of Vista Upgrade, then can I install the 64-bit Vista freshly?

Which means, vista may ask me for a valid copy of Win XP, which I own one; just as when I install Win XP with a copy of Win 2K.

The clear information will help me to decide if I can install the 64-bit Vista in the Vista Upgrade package. Thanks for your info.

zman88 · 02-18-2008, 11:16 AM

Are you using an upgrade dvd or Windows Anytime Uprade dvd ?

In any event, you can't upgrade a 32 bit system to a 64 bit system. You have to do a clean install.

maxidius · 02-18-2008, 11:43 AM

I don&t have any DVD with me yet. I only want to know if there is a 64-bit version inside the Vista Ultimate Upgrade package.

By the way, where is the Windows Upgrade Anytime DVD can be found? Is it included in any Vista upgrade package - Home, Business, Ultimate, etc. ?

*SRTDodge05* · 02-18-2008, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxidius

I don&t have any DVD with me yet. I only want to know if there is a 64-bit version inside the Vista Ultimate Upgrade package.

By the way, where is the Windows Upgrade Anytime DVD can be found? Is it included in any Vista upgrade package - Home, Business, Ultimate, etc. ?

You have to pick either the 32bit or 64bit upgrade package they arent in the sameone. You can do a full install with the upgrade dvd with a little trick.

VSEKH · 02-18-2008, 02:18 PM

I bought the full Vista Ultimate retail box awhile back. It had a separate dvd for 32bit and 64bit editions of Vista Ultimate. The upgrade version might also have 2 separate DVDs.

ATINUT · 02-18-2008, 04:56 PM

If you buy an OEM Windows Vista, you have to specify right away, whether or not you want 32bit or 64bit Vista. With OEM, you don't get both discs.

chuckbam · 02-21-2008, 03:29 AM

I have used the Anytime Upgrade disk many times to install Vista because my original disk has become unusable. I have the 64-bit disk. I purchased it online for 5 or 6 bucks. It can tell the version of your Vista by your valid product key.

One time I used the disk to install a 64 bit version of an OEM Vista Basic without any problems. On that computer, I have since reinstalled the original 32-bit back again from the original OEM disk with out any activation problems etc. The only reason I used the upgrade 64-bit disk was that I could not find the original 32-bit Basic disk at that time. And, I could not boot regardless of restore points and the start-up utility on the DVD. I had the fun job of digging files out of Windows.old.

I think with the OEM, you can go back and forth from 32-bit to 64-bit as long as you are not making any hardware changes.

I am happy that I have the Retail on my computer because MS greatly relaxed the system hardware change/ activation policy on the retail version since the first offering policy. I have made more than several hardware changes and plan more in the moths to come. I have had to call them for an activation code a number of times.

I know the Anytime Upgrade DVD has all the versions. But, they come in either a 32-bit or a 64-bit. Thus far, I used it to install Vista Home Prem retail, Vista Ultimate Retail and Vista Basic OEM. Every time it installed the correct version from the product key.

Like VSEKH said. The Retail Ultimate is the only version that comes with both the 64-bit and the 32-bit disk. Other retail versions you can order the 64-bit disk from MS for around 10 bucks. But, I think it is easer to just get a Anytime Upgrade disk. I have done both. MS shipping was slow. They don't even send it out first class. They use that special Media Rate.

02-17-2008, 11:36 PM	#1
maxidius Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 480	Does Vista Upgrade DVD include 64-bit version? I would like to know if the Vista Upgrade DVD also includes the Vista 64-bit version or not; since I still haven't decided to jump on Vista yet. I also did not use 64-bit Windows before, so I want to try the 64-bit to get a feeling and test some of my apps which I use frequently. If anyone has the Vista Upgrade DVD, could you please check and let me know. I don't want to spend extra money on the retail version. TIA. __________________ max --------- If you know you know, you don't say you know because you know no one will believe you know, being that they don't know, and can't believe anyone else know. If you don't know, you don't know you don't know, and there is no idea to say that you don't know.
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02-18-2008, 07:33 AM	#2
zman88 I'll race the truck! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: NH Posts: 491	Re: Does Vista Upgrade DVD include 64-bit version? 32 and 64 are on separate dvd's. __________________ Turn Left,Go Fast I spend most of my money on wild women,booze and computers....... The rest I just waste!
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02-18-2008, 07:35 AM	#3
zman88 I'll race the truck! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: NH Posts: 491	Re: Does Vista Upgrade DVD include 64-bit version? I assume you are talking about Windows Anytime Upgrade __________________ Turn Left,Go Fast I spend most of my money on wild women,booze and computers....... The rest I just waste!
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02-18-2008, 07:44 AM	#4
S.SubZero Vista x64 User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: California Posts: 1,265	Re: Does Vista Upgrade DVD include 64-bit version? Since you cannot upgrade from the 32-bit Windows to 64-bit Windows, even if it did come on the disc you could not use it. __________________ -SSZ
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02-18-2008, 08:36 AM	#5
zman88 I'll race the truck! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: NH Posts: 491	Re: Does Vista Upgrade DVD include 64-bit version? That's correct, but, I believe you can do a clean install using the dvd. Just make sure you can find all the right 64 drivers before you do it. john __________________ Turn Left,Go Fast I spend most of my money on wild women,booze and computers....... The rest I just waste!
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02-18-2008, 11:01 AM	#6
maxidius Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 480	Re: Does Vista Upgrade DVD include 64-bit version? If the 64-bit version of Vista is on a seperate DVD in the same pack of Vista Upgrade, then can I install the 64-bit Vista freshly? Which means, vista may ask me for a valid copy of Win XP, which I own one; just as when I install Win XP with a copy of Win 2K. The clear information will help me to decide if I can install the 64-bit Vista in the Vista Upgrade package. Thanks for your info. __________________ max --------- If you know you know, you don't say you know because you know no one will believe you know, being that they don't know, and can't believe anyone else know. If you don't know, you don't know you don't know, and there is no idea to say that you don't know.
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02-18-2008, 11:16 AM	#7
zman88 I'll race the truck! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: NH Posts: 491	Re: Does Vista Upgrade DVD include 64-bit version? Are you using an upgrade dvd or Windows Anytime Uprade dvd ? In any event, you can't upgrade a 32 bit system to a 64 bit system. You have to do a clean install. __________________ Turn Left,Go Fast I spend most of my money on wild women,booze and computers....... The rest I just waste!
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02-18-2008, 11:43 AM	#8
maxidius Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 480	Re: Does Vista Upgrade DVD include 64-bit version? I don&t have any DVD with me yet. I only want to know if there is a 64-bit version inside the Vista Ultimate Upgrade package. By the way, where is the Windows Upgrade Anytime DVD can be found? Is it included in any Vista upgrade package - Home, Business, Ultimate, etc. ? __________________ max --------- If you know you know, you don't say you know because you know no one will believe you know, being that they don't know, and can't believe anyone else know. If you don't know, you don't know you don't know, and there is no idea to say that you don't know.
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VSEKH Fold for ABX Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 11,926	Re: Does Vista Upgrade DVD include 64-bit version? I bought the full Vista Ultimate retail box awhile back. It had a separate dvd for 32bit and 64bit editions of Vista Ultimate. The upgrade version might also have 2 separate DVDs. __________________ Folding Rig:Gigabyte GA-P35-DQ6, QX9650 cooled with a Zalman 9700NT, Powercolor X300SE, Audigy2zs, 4G DDR2-800 Mushkin memory, Plextor PX-760, Pair of 74GB WD Raptors in Raid0 & Seagate 750GB SATA drives, PC Power & Cooling 610 watt PSU, Coolermaster Cosmos case Gaming Rig: Asus Maximus Formula SE, Intel QX9650 cooled with a Zalman 9700NT, EVGA 8800GTX, 4GB of GSkill DDR2-1000, Audigy XFi fatality, Samsung 203B, Pair of 150GB WD Raptors in Raid0 & 1TB Hitachi Sata hard drives, PC Power & Cooling 750 watt PSU, Coolermaster Stacker STC-T01 case
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02-21-2008, 03:29 AM	#12
chuckbam Personal Advocate Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Louisiana USA Posts: 2,201	Re: Does Vista Upgrade DVD include 64-bit version? I have used the Anytime Upgrade disk many times to install Vista because my original disk has become unusable. I have the 64-bit disk. I purchased it online for 5 or 6 bucks. It can tell the version of your Vista by your valid product key. One time I used the disk to install a 64 bit version of an OEM Vista Basic without any problems. On that computer, I have since reinstalled the original 32-bit back again from the original OEM disk with out any activation problems etc. The only reason I used the upgrade 64-bit disk was that I could not find the original 32-bit Basic disk at that time. And, I could not boot regardless of restore points and the start-up utility on the DVD. I had the fun job of digging files out of Windows.old. I think with the OEM, you can go back and forth from 32-bit to 64-bit as long as you are not making any hardware changes. I am happy that I have the Retail on my computer because MS greatly relaxed the system hardware change/ activation policy on the retail version since the first offering policy. I have made more than several hardware changes and plan more in the moths to come. I have had to call them for an activation code a number of times. I know the Anytime Upgrade DVD has all the versions. But, they come in either a 32-bit or a 64-bit. Thus far, I used it to install Vista Home Prem retail, Vista Ultimate Retail and Vista Basic OEM. Every time it installed the correct version from the product key. Like VSEKH said. The Retail Ultimate is the only version that comes with both the 64-bit and the 32-bit disk. Other retail versions you can order the 64-bit disk from MS for around 10 bucks. But, I think it is easer to just get a Anytime Upgrade disk. I have done both. MS shipping was slow. They don't even send it out first class. They use that special Media Rate. __________________ Q6600 G0 Quad CPU at 3.28 GHz/ FSB 1640 MHz ~ Asus P5B Deluxe ~ mushkin EM2-6400, 8 GB at 810 MHz, 5-6-6-18 ~ 3x MaXLine Pro 500 RAID 0 ~ Barracuda 7200.11 1TB ~ HD 3850 512MB/ HD 2600 PRO 512MB ~ 2x ATI Theater 650 Pro ~ Silverstone OP650 PS ~ 3 LCD Multiple Display w/ full custom Aero ... Vista Ultimate 64-bit ... Windows Experience Index 5.9 ... C1E Enabled ~ System Runs 24/7 .... chuckbam.com Last edited by chuckbam : 02-21-2008 at 03:50 AM.
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