How to get from Vista Ultimate 32 bit to 64 bit

[Guest DougAtDCCADDdotCOM]

I just bought a notebook with Vista Ultimate OEM (32-bit) loaded. Since it

has the "Santa Rosa" chipset, I'd like to take advantage of 64-bit

computing. From what I read, it appears there is no OS upgrade path and that

I must purchase a full license. And the 32-bit OEM license is wasted since

it cannot be used on a different computer. Correct?

 

Is it possible (and legal) to purchase an OEM license of Vista Ultimate

64-bit for this system?

[Guest John Barnes]

Re: How to get from Vista Ultimate 32 bit to 64 bit

 

The answer to both questions is yes, but you should make sure that there are

64-bit drivers for your notebook as many that are delivered with 32-bit

haven't had the 54-bit drivers developed. Make sure the software you want

to use will work on 64-bit. You say take advantage of 64-bit computing, but

are you going to be running any 64-bit programs or have over 4gb of ram?

 

"DougAtDCCADDdotCOM" <dougatdccadddotcom> wrote in message

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>I just bought a notebook with Vista Ultimate OEM (32-bit) loaded. Since it

>has the "Santa Rosa" chipset, I'd like to take advantage of 64-bit

>computing. From what I read, it appears there is no OS upgrade path and

>that I must purchase a full license. And the 32-bit OEM license is wasted

>since it cannot be used on a different computer. Correct?

>

> Is it possible (and legal) to purchase an OEM license of Vista Ultimate

> 64-bit for this system?

>