Vista registration, both 32 bit and 64 bit?

maxidius · 04-13-2008, 01:07 PM

Hi all,

If I buy the Vista retail wjhich is said to include both 32 bit and 64 bit, can I install each version separately, and register both versions using the same license? -- I guess there is one license only in the retail pack.

Installing different OS in separate hard disk is a kind of multi-boot system but not in the same hard disk.

SRTDodge05 · 04-13-2008, 01:52 PM

You can only use the produce key for one version for one pc. Anymore then that its illegal.

zman88 · 04-13-2008, 01:59 PM

The license key will only work for one OS in one machine upon registration. Even 2 identical HD's have different ID #'s . However, when you do the installs don't enter the license key and you'll have thirty days before you have too. This way you can try them both to see which one you like better.

EDIT: Beat me to it SRT! Slow typer here LOL

maxidius · 04-13-2008, 03:55 PM

Hi all, thanks for your reply, especially zman88. The trial period of 30 days seems sensible; however, I wonder if that is long enough.

Perhaps a longer period, 60 days or 90 days would be better because we may need some specific combination of some applications to get unexpected troubles. But this is only my personal thought.

At present, the Vista Ultimate full retail pack is $319 while the upgrade version is $189. The 30-day trial has its price: $319 - $189 = $130, or a little over $4 per day (130/30). Thanks again.

zman88 · 04-13-2008, 04:02 PM

Glad I could help. I would go with 64 bit if you don't have a problem finding all the drivers you need. Also you should know that you can't upgrade a 32 bit OS to a 64 bit. Clean install and a 64 bit compatible CPU required for 64 bit .

SRTDodge05 · 04-13-2008, 04:30 PM

Theres ways to make it longer then 30days.

zman88 · 04-13-2008, 04:34 PM

Yes, but didn't know if I should go their.

Rickwell · 04-13-2008, 05:12 PM

I don't think this is a no-no.But you can rearm Vista up to 3 times.Open the run command.then type in slmgr –rearm for an extra 30 days.Then you can decide which OS to keep.Then you need to activate it.

If you have the original Vista.Then wait till 28th day or so.Then install Service Pack 1.Then you'll get another 30 days.

zman88 · 04-13-2008, 05:16 PM

Looks like MS doesn't mind. Extend Windows Vista Trial to 120 Days :: the How-To Geek

EDIT: Darn that twice today I got beat to the punch LOL

SRTDodge05 · 04-13-2008, 05:24 PM

I think MS stopped that with sp1 so it mite not work.

zman88 · 04-13-2008, 05:55 PM

I don't think he'll need SP1 to decide which way he wants to go. And when he does decide and installs SP1, things just might run a little better

maxidius · 04-13-2008, 06:03 PM

Yes, zam88 seems reading my mind ;-) SP1 is not the main issue. I would give it some more thought before indulging in Vista test drive. Anyway, the info shared here by many is helpful. Thanks to all.

S.SubZero · 04-13-2008, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxidius

Perhaps a longer period, 60 days or 90 days would be better because we may need some specific combination of some applications to get unexpected troubles. But this is only my personal thought.

Server 2008 can go 60 days without activation. Asking for more than 30 days from Vista is asking a bit much. People had to whine and complain for the last year to get SP1 to extend it to that much.

YEAH IT MIGHT TAKE 10 YEARS TO GET OUR APP ISSUES SORTED OUT SO WE NEED IT TO GO WITHOUT ACTIVATION FOR THAT LONG THANKS.

No.

At this point in the game, if you have a reason to believe you'll have a problem with Vista, you don't use Vista. Simple.

04-13-2008, 01:07 PM	#1
maxidius Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 495	Vista registration, both 32 bit and 64 bit? Hi all, If I buy the Vista retail wjhich is said to include both 32 bit and 64 bit, can I install each version separately, and register both versions using the same license? -- I guess there is one license only in the retail pack. Installing different OS in separate hard disk is a kind of multi-boot system but not in the same hard disk. __________________ 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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04-13-2008, 01:59 PM	#3
zman88 I'll race the truck! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: NH Posts: 491	Re: Vista registration, both 32 bit and 64 bit? The license key will only work for one OS in one machine upon registration. Even 2 identical HD's have different ID #'s . However, when you do the installs don't enter the license key and you'll have thirty days before you have too. This way you can try them both to see which one you like better. EDIT: Beat me to it SRT! Slow typer here LOL __________________ 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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04-13-2008, 03:55 PM	#4
maxidius Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 495	Re: Vista registration, both 32 bit and 64 bit? Hi all, thanks for your reply, especially zman88. The trial period of 30 days seems sensible; however, I wonder if that is long enough. Perhaps a longer period, 60 days or 90 days would be better because we may need some specific combination of some applications to get unexpected troubles. But this is only my personal thought. At present, the Vista Ultimate full retail pack is $319 while the upgrade version is $189. The 30-day trial has its price: $319 - $189 = $130, or a little over $4 per day (130/30). Thanks again. __________________ 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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04-13-2008, 04:02 PM	#5
zman88 I'll race the truck! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: NH Posts: 491	Re: Vista registration, both 32 bit and 64 bit? Glad I could help. I would go with 64 bit if you don't have a problem finding all the drivers you need. Also you should know that you can't upgrade a 32 bit OS to a 64 bit. Clean install and a 64 bit compatible CPU required for 64 bit . __________________ 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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04-13-2008, 04:34 PM	#7
zman88 I'll race the truck! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: NH Posts: 491	Re: Vista registration, both 32 bit and 64 bit? Yes, but didn't know if I should go their. __________________ 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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Rickwell Last user turn off lights Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,591	Re: Vista registration, both 32 bit and 64 bit? I don't think this is a no-no.But you can rearm Vista up to 3 times.Open the run command.then type in slmgr –rearm for an extra 30 days.Then you can decide which OS to keep.Then you need to activate it. If you have the original Vista.Then wait till 28th day or so.Then install Service Pack 1.Then you'll get another 30 days. __________________ Asus X48 DDR2 Rampage Formula Core 2 Extreme qx9650 3.00 Ghz Water Cooled with Apogee GTZ EVGA 295 GTX,Koolance water block 4GB Corsair Twin 2X4096-8500C5DF 2 x 74 GB Raptors Matrix Raid 0/0 Corsair CMPSU-1000HX PSU Corsair 4GB Voyager GT (Ready Boost) Dell 2405 LCD Flat Panel Monitor WinV x64 sp1 / Win7 x64 beta Last edited by Rickwell; 04-13-2008 at 06:20 PM..
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04-13-2008, 05:16 PM	#9
zman88 I'll race the truck! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: NH Posts: 491	Re: Vista registration, both 32 bit and 64 bit? Looks like MS doesn't mind. Extend Windows Vista Trial to 120 Days :: the How-To Geek EDIT: Darn that twice today I got beat to the punch LOL __________________ 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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SRTDodge05 Grab Life By The Balls Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,835	Re: Vista registration, both 32 bit and 64 bit? I think MS stopped that with sp1 so it mite not work. __________________
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04-13-2008, 05:55 PM	#11
zman88 I'll race the truck! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: NH Posts: 491	Re: Vista registration, both 32 bit and 64 bit? I don't think he'll need SP1 to decide which way he wants to go. And when he does decide and installs SP1, things just might run a little better __________________ 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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04-13-2008, 06:03 PM	#12
maxidius Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 495	Re: Vista registration, both 32 bit and 64 bit? Yes, zam88 seems reading my mind ;-) SP1 is not the main issue. I would give it some more thought before indulging in Vista test drive. Anyway, the info shared here by many is helpful. Thanks to all. __________________ 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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