VU 32-Bit >>> VU 64-Bit (VU is an Upgrade/Retail Edition)

March 15, 2008

OK, to clearify:

1. My NEW PC (HP m9150f) - Came pre-installed with Vista Home Premium (OEM).

2. I purchased a RETAIL/UPGRADE version of Vista Ultimate, cost was around

$250.00. That purchase gave me 2 DVD's:

A. Vista Ultimate in 32-Bit - UPGRADE Version

B. Vista Ultimate in 64-Bit - UPGRADE Version

C. I purchased the Upgrade about 6-8 months ago. The only thing I have are

the DVD's and a Quick Start Guide in Booklet format.

3. I used the Vista Ultimate to Upgrade the PC I had then, which was using

XP Pro.

4. That PC is no longer alive, kicked the bucket about 2 weeks ago, but had

a good 5 year life!

5. I have loaded VU, Retail/Upgrade 32-Bit version over the OEM VHP. I

want to get VU 64-Bit on this new PC. Utilizing the Retail/Upgrade 64-Bit

DVD which came with the Retail/Upgrade package.

6. So, what do I need to do now to get my current PC, which has Vista

Ultimate 32-Bit (Retail/Upgrade Version), into the 64-BIT WORLD?

Thanks! Gunny

March 15, 2008

Re: VU 32-Bit >>> VU 64-Bit (VU is an Upgrade/Retail Edition)

You should follow Colin's steps. Boot from the DVD. After you enter

product code, Vista verifies your qualification. Select custom install

(upgrade should be grayed out). When you get to where you select the

partition to install to, you have a choice of deleting and creating a new

partition (formatting is a quick format and takes only about 2 seconds if

you want) or installing to the same partition as VHP is on. This last

approach is a very clean install and the installer will wrap your old system

into a .old file before it lays down the new image. Unlike prior Windows it

does not do file extraction, but uses an image file. This allows you to

have access to any files you may have on VHP available after the install to

copy over. Especially useful if you forgot any during preparation and you

have extra space of at least 15gig on the partition. Just follow the

bouncing ball from that point as the instructions are quite clear. Only

caution I have is if you have a recovery partition on the HP you should

check with them about the need to change your MBR when installing.

"Seidell23231" <Seidell23231@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:8B9D21C7-046E-4D5C-BAA6-1D2B4E0C0C7A@microsoft.com...

> OK, to clearify:

>

> 1. My NEW PC (HP m9150f) - Came pre-installed with Vista Home Premium

> (OEM).

>

> 2. I purchased a RETAIL/UPGRADE version of Vista Ultimate, cost was

> around

> $250.00. That purchase gave me 2 DVD's:

> A. Vista Ultimate in 32-Bit - UPGRADE Version

> B. Vista Ultimate in 64-Bit - UPGRADE Version

> C. I purchased the Upgrade about 6-8 months ago. The only thing I have

> are

> the DVD's and a Quick Start Guide in Booklet format.

>

> 3. I used the Vista Ultimate to Upgrade the PC I had then, which was

> using

> XP Pro.

>

> 4. That PC is no longer alive, kicked the bucket about 2 weeks ago, but

> had

> a good 5 year life!

>

> 5. I have loaded VU, Retail/Upgrade 32-Bit version over the OEM VHP. I

> want to get VU 64-Bit on this new PC. Utilizing the Retail/Upgrade 64-Bit

> DVD which came with the Retail/Upgrade package.

>

> 6. So, what do I need to do now to get my current PC, which has Vista

> Ultimate 32-Bit (Retail/Upgrade Version), into the 64-BIT WORLD?

>

> Thanks! Gunny

March 15, 2008

Re: VU 32-Bit >>> VU 64-Bit (VU is an Upgrade/Retail Edition)

Hey John,

OK, I just followed the path as outlined and when I got to the window that

said, "Where do you want to install Windows"? It prompted me to highlight

the drive which I used the key for. I did that, NOTHING. No matter what I

did, I could NOT get the "NEXT" button to spring to life. It just stayed in

its grayed out status, NO change!

QUESTION: I am using a RAID 0 in my PC. Would that make any difference?

That is all I could think of.

VU 32-bit Retail/Upgrade version is the OS installed. I was trying to

upgrade the install to VU 64-bit Retail/Upgrade version as the new OS. The

Activation KEY is the same for both obviously, but that did not start any

errors when I put it in, seemed to be accepted with no problem!

OK>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HELP <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Gunny

"John Barnes" wrote:

> You should follow Colin's steps. Boot from the DVD. After you enter

> product code, Vista verifies your qualification. Select custom install

> (upgrade should be grayed out). When you get to where you select the

> partition to install to, you have a choice of deleting and creating a new

> partition (formatting is a quick format and takes only about 2 seconds if

> you want) or installing to the same partition as VHP is on. This last

> approach is a very clean install and the installer will wrap your old system

> into a .old file before it lays down the new image. Unlike prior Windows it

> does not do file extraction, but uses an image file. This allows you to

> have access to any files you may have on VHP available after the install to

> copy over. Especially useful if you forgot any during preparation and you

> have extra space of at least 15gig on the partition. Just follow the

> bouncing ball from that point as the instructions are quite clear. Only

> caution I have is if you have a recovery partition on the HP you should

> check with them about the need to change your MBR when installing.

>

> "Seidell23231" <Seidell23231@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:8B9D21C7-046E-4D5C-BAA6-1D2B4E0C0C7A@microsoft.com...

> > OK, to clearify:

> >

> > 1. My NEW PC (HP m9150f) - Came pre-installed with Vista Home Premium

> > (OEM).

> >

> > 2. I purchased a RETAIL/UPGRADE version of Vista Ultimate, cost was

> > around

> > $250.00. That purchase gave me 2 DVD's:

> > A. Vista Ultimate in 32-Bit - UPGRADE Version

> > B. Vista Ultimate in 64-Bit - UPGRADE Version

> > C. I purchased the Upgrade about 6-8 months ago. The only thing I have

> > are

> > the DVD's and a Quick Start Guide in Booklet format.

> >

> > 3. I used the Vista Ultimate to Upgrade the PC I had then, which was

> > using

> > XP Pro.

> >

> > 4. That PC is no longer alive, kicked the bucket about 2 weeks ago, but

> > had

> > a good 5 year life!

> >

> > 5. I have loaded VU, Retail/Upgrade 32-Bit version over the OEM VHP. I

> > want to get VU 64-Bit on this new PC. Utilizing the Retail/Upgrade 64-Bit

> > DVD which came with the Retail/Upgrade package.

> >

> > 6. So, what do I need to do now to get my current PC, which has Vista

> > Ultimate 32-Bit (Retail/Upgrade Version), into the 64-BIT WORLD?

> >

> > Thanks! Gunny

>

March 16, 2008

Re: VU 32-Bit >>> VU 64-Bit (VU is an Upgrade/Retail Edition)

Did you click on drive options (advanced) and select the partition or delete

and create a partition?

"Seidell23231" <Seidell23231@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:09C39B6F-B240-4218-A5A6-08568E511B52@microsoft.com...

> Hey John,

>

> OK, I just followed the path as outlined and when I got to the window that

> said, "Where do you want to install Windows"? It prompted me to highlight

> the drive which I used the key for. I did that, NOTHING. No matter what

> I

> did, I could NOT get the "NEXT" button to spring to life. It just stayed

> in

> its grayed out status, NO change!

>

> QUESTION: I am using a RAID 0 in my PC. Would that make any difference?

> That is all I could think of.

>

> VU 32-bit Retail/Upgrade version is the OS installed. I was trying to

> upgrade the install to VU 64-bit Retail/Upgrade version as the new OS.

> The

> Activation KEY is the same for both obviously, but that did not start any

> errors when I put it in, seemed to be accepted with no problem!

>

> OK>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HELP <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Gunny

>

> "John Barnes" wrote:

>

>> You should follow Colin's steps. Boot from the DVD. After you enter

>> product code, Vista verifies your qualification. Select custom install

>> (upgrade should be grayed out). When you get to where you select the

>> partition to install to, you have a choice of deleting and creating a new

>> partition (formatting is a quick format and takes only about 2 seconds if

>> you want) or installing to the same partition as VHP is on. This last

>> approach is a very clean install and the installer will wrap your old

>> system

>> into a .old file before it lays down the new image. Unlike prior Windows

>> it

>> does not do file extraction, but uses an image file. This allows you to

>> have access to any files you may have on VHP available after the install

>> to

>> copy over. Especially useful if you forgot any during preparation and

>> you

>> have extra space of at least 15gig on the partition. Just follow the

>> bouncing ball from that point as the instructions are quite clear. Only

>> caution I have is if you have a recovery partition on the HP you should

>> check with them about the need to change your MBR when installing.

>>

>> "Seidell23231" <Seidell23231@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>> news:8B9D21C7-046E-4D5C-BAA6-1D2B4E0C0C7A@microsoft.com...

>> > OK, to clearify:

>> >

>> > 1. My NEW PC (HP m9150f) - Came pre-installed with Vista Home Premium

>> > (OEM).

>> >

>> > 2. I purchased a RETAIL/UPGRADE version of Vista Ultimate, cost was

>> > around

>> > $250.00. That purchase gave me 2 DVD's:

>> > A. Vista Ultimate in 32-Bit - UPGRADE Version

>> > B. Vista Ultimate in 64-Bit - UPGRADE Version

>> > C. I purchased the Upgrade about 6-8 months ago. The only thing I

>> > have

>> > are

>> > the DVD's and a Quick Start Guide in Booklet format.

>> >

>> > 3. I used the Vista Ultimate to Upgrade the PC I had then, which was

>> > using

>> > XP Pro.

>> >

>> > 4. That PC is no longer alive, kicked the bucket about 2 weeks ago,

>> > but

>> > had

>> > a good 5 year life!

>> >

>> > 5. I have loaded VU, Retail/Upgrade 32-Bit version over the OEM VHP.

>> > I

>> > want to get VU 64-Bit on this new PC. Utilizing the Retail/Upgrade

>> > 64-Bit

>> > DVD which came with the Retail/Upgrade package.

>> >

>> > 6. So, what do I need to do now to get my current PC, which has Vista

>> > Ultimate 32-Bit (Retail/Upgrade Version), into the 64-BIT WORLD?

>> >

>> > Thanks! Gunny

>>

March 16, 2008

Re: VU 32-Bit >>> VU 64-Bit (VU is an Upgrade/Retail Edition)

It sounds like you need to provide the raid drivers with the Load Driver

button. It is on the same screen as the Drive Tools but on the left.

"Seidell23231" <Seidell23231@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:09C39B6F-B240-4218-A5A6-08568E511B52@microsoft.com...

> Hey John,

>

> OK, I just followed the path as outlined and when I got to the window that

> said, "Where do you want to install Windows"? It prompted me to highlight

> the drive which I used the key for. I did that, NOTHING. No matter what

> I

> did, I could NOT get the "NEXT" button to spring to life. It just stayed

> in

> its grayed out status, NO change!

>

> QUESTION: I am using a RAID 0 in my PC. Would that make any difference?

> That is all I could think of.

>

> VU 32-bit Retail/Upgrade version is the OS installed. I was trying to

> upgrade the install to VU 64-bit Retail/Upgrade version as the new OS.

> The

> Activation KEY is the same for both obviously, but that did not start any

> errors when I put it in, seemed to be accepted with no problem!

>

> OK>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HELP <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Gunny

>

> "John Barnes" wrote:

>

>> You should follow Colin's steps. Boot from the DVD. After you enter

>> product code, Vista verifies your qualification. Select custom install

>> (upgrade should be grayed out). When you get to where you select the

>> partition to install to, you have a choice of deleting and creating a new

>> partition (formatting is a quick format and takes only about 2 seconds if

>> you want) or installing to the same partition as VHP is on. This last

>> approach is a very clean install and the installer will wrap your old

>> system

>> into a .old file before it lays down the new image. Unlike prior Windows

>> it

>> does not do file extraction, but uses an image file. This allows you to

>> have access to any files you may have on VHP available after the install

>> to

>> copy over. Especially useful if you forgot any during preparation and

>> you

>> have extra space of at least 15gig on the partition. Just follow the

>> bouncing ball from that point as the instructions are quite clear. Only

>> caution I have is if you have a recovery partition on the HP you should

>> check with them about the need to change your MBR when installing.

>>

>> "Seidell23231" <Seidell23231@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>> news:8B9D21C7-046E-4D5C-BAA6-1D2B4E0C0C7A@microsoft.com...

>> > OK, to clearify:

>> >

>> > 1. My NEW PC (HP m9150f) - Came pre-installed with Vista Home Premium

>> > (OEM).

>> >

>> > 2. I purchased a RETAIL/UPGRADE version of Vista Ultimate, cost was

>> > around

>> > $250.00. That purchase gave me 2 DVD's:

>> > A. Vista Ultimate in 32-Bit - UPGRADE Version

>> > B. Vista Ultimate in 64-Bit - UPGRADE Version

>> > C. I purchased the Upgrade about 6-8 months ago. The only thing I

>> > have

>> > are

>> > the DVD's and a Quick Start Guide in Booklet format.

>> >

>> > 3. I used the Vista Ultimate to Upgrade the PC I had then, which was

>> > using

>> > XP Pro.

>> >

>> > 4. That PC is no longer alive, kicked the bucket about 2 weeks ago,

>> > but

>> > had

>> > a good 5 year life!

>> >

>> > 5. I have loaded VU, Retail/Upgrade 32-Bit version over the OEM VHP.

>> > I

>> > want to get VU 64-Bit on this new PC. Utilizing the Retail/Upgrade

>> > 64-Bit

>> > DVD which came with the Retail/Upgrade package.

>> >

>> > 6. So, what do I need to do now to get my current PC, which has Vista

>> > Ultimate 32-Bit (Retail/Upgrade Version), into the 64-BIT WORLD?

>> >

>> > Thanks! Gunny

>>

March 16, 2008

Re: VU 32-Bit >>> VU 64-Bit (VU is an Upgrade/Retail Edition)

Hey John,

Here what I had and what I did or could NOT do:

1st Option - Which type of installation do you want?

** The upgrade option was disabled.

** The Custom (Advanced) option was selected.

2nd Option - Where do you want to install windows?

** I could select the drives and partitions displayed, but NONE of the

options, enabled the NEXT button.

** Advanced Options - Refresh, Load Driver, Delete, Extended (Grayed Out),

Format and New (Also Grayed Out).

Within the Advanced options, I selected the drive where VU is installed,

nothing!

I deleted a partition, and tryed to select it, prompted me to do the

following:

*****To use the Product Key you entered, start the installation on a

computer that is running a genuine version of Windows*****

I'm stuck. I can only think of two possiblities, you will need to tell me

if they are valid or not:

1. The RAID 0 setup is in some way guming up the works.

2. The 64-Bit disk is ONLY going to upgrade other 64-Bit OS's. Example, if

the PC came with VHP 64-Bit, than the VU Retail/Upgrade 64-Bit disk I have

would in fact work. But since it is trying to upgrade a 32-Bit to a 64-Bit,

it is guming up the works. So, whats the work around? Would I have to buy

the Retail/Complete VU product, which sounds logical, just doesn't sound like

what I have been hearing from everyone in here.

THOUGHTS?????????????????????????? Thanks! Gunny

"John Barnes" wrote:

> Did you click on drive options (advanced) and select the partition or delete

> and create a partition?

>

> "Seidell23231" <Seidell23231@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:09C39B6F-B240-4218-A5A6-08568E511B52@microsoft.com...

> > Hey John,

> >

> > OK, I just followed the path as outlined and when I got to the window that

> > said, "Where do you want to install Windows"? It prompted me to highlight

> > the drive which I used the key for. I did that, NOTHING. No matter what

> > I

> > did, I could NOT get the "NEXT" button to spring to life. It just stayed

> > in

> > its grayed out status, NO change!

> >

> > QUESTION: I am using a RAID 0 in my PC. Would that make any difference?

> > That is all I could think of.

> >

> > VU 32-bit Retail/Upgrade version is the OS installed. I was trying to

> > upgrade the install to VU 64-bit Retail/Upgrade version as the new OS.

> > The

> > Activation KEY is the same for both obviously, but that did not start any

> > errors when I put it in, seemed to be accepted with no problem!

> >

> > OK>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HELP <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Gunny

> >

> > "John Barnes" wrote:

> >

> >> You should follow Colin's steps. Boot from the DVD. After you enter

> >> product code, Vista verifies your qualification. Select custom install

> >> (upgrade should be grayed out). When you get to where you select the

> >> partition to install to, you have a choice of deleting and creating a new

> >> partition (formatting is a quick format and takes only about 2 seconds if

> >> you want) or installing to the same partition as VHP is on. This last

> >> approach is a very clean install and the installer will wrap your old

> >> system

> >> into a .old file before it lays down the new image. Unlike prior Windows

> >> it

> >> does not do file extraction, but uses an image file. This allows you to

> >> have access to any files you may have on VHP available after the install

> >> to

> >> copy over. Especially useful if you forgot any during preparation and

> >> you

> >> have extra space of at least 15gig on the partition. Just follow the

> >> bouncing ball from that point as the instructions are quite clear. Only

> >> caution I have is if you have a recovery partition on the HP you should

> >> check with them about the need to change your MBR when installing.

> >>

> >> "Seidell23231" <Seidell23231@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> >> news:8B9D21C7-046E-4D5C-BAA6-1D2B4E0C0C7A@microsoft.com...

> >> > OK, to clearify:

> >> >

> >> > 1. My NEW PC (HP m9150f) - Came pre-installed with Vista Home Premium

> >> > (OEM).

> >> >

> >> > 2. I purchased a RETAIL/UPGRADE version of Vista Ultimate, cost was

> >> > around

> >> > $250.00. That purchase gave me 2 DVD's:

> >> > A. Vista Ultimate in 32-Bit - UPGRADE Version

> >> > B. Vista Ultimate in 64-Bit - UPGRADE Version

> >> > C. I purchased the Upgrade about 6-8 months ago. The only thing I

> >> > have

> >> > are

> >> > the DVD's and a Quick Start Guide in Booklet format.

> >> >

> >> > 3. I used the Vista Ultimate to Upgrade the PC I had then, which was

> >> > using

> >> > XP Pro.

> >> >

> >> > 4. That PC is no longer alive, kicked the bucket about 2 weeks ago,

> >> > but

> >> > had

> >> > a good 5 year life!

> >> >

> >> > 5. I have loaded VU, Retail/Upgrade 32-Bit version over the OEM VHP.

> >> > I

> >> > want to get VU 64-Bit on this new PC. Utilizing the Retail/Upgrade

> >> > 64-Bit

> >> > DVD which came with the Retail/Upgrade package.

> >> >

> >> > 6. So, what do I need to do now to get my current PC, which has Vista

> >> > Ultimate 32-Bit (Retail/Upgrade Version), into the 64-BIT WORLD?

> >> >

> >> > Thanks! Gunny

> >>

>

March 16, 2008

Re: VU 32-Bit >>> VU 64-Bit (VU is an Upgrade/Retail Edition)

I didn't catch that you were using RAID and Colin suggested you add the RAID

drivers at the load drivers button

You aren't trying to upgrade the 32-bit version you are doing a custom

install

Once it has verified the qualifying os exists it should not recheck later.

Now that you have deleted the partition you are going to have to reinstall

the qualifying Vista. You could then try approach 2 leaving the VHP on the

partition and co-installing to get the wrapped .old file containing VHP

"Seidell23231" <Seidell23231@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:D84261D7-6B12-4818-8B8E-85F6D407C64C@microsoft.com...

> Hey John,

>

> Here what I had and what I did or could NOT do:

>

> 1st Option - Which type of installation do you want?

> ** The upgrade option was disabled.

> ** The Custom (Advanced) option was selected.

>

> 2nd Option - Where do you want to install windows?

> ** I could select the drives and partitions displayed, but NONE of the

> options, enabled the NEXT button.

> ** Advanced Options - Refresh, Load Driver, Delete, Extended (Grayed

> Out),

> Format and New (Also Grayed Out).

>

> Within the Advanced options, I selected the drive where VU is installed,

> nothing!

> I deleted a partition, and tryed to select it, prompted me to do the

> following:

>

> *****To use the Product Key you entered, start the installation on a

> computer that is running a genuine version of Windows*****

>

> I'm stuck. I can only think of two possiblities, you will need to tell me

> if they are valid or not:

>

> 1. The RAID 0 setup is in some way guming up the works.

> 2. The 64-Bit disk is ONLY going to upgrade other 64-Bit OS's. Example,

> if

> the PC came with VHP 64-Bit, than the VU Retail/Upgrade 64-Bit disk I have

> would in fact work. But since it is trying to upgrade a 32-Bit to a

> 64-Bit,

> it is guming up the works. So, whats the work around? Would I have to

> buy

> the Retail/Complete VU product, which sounds logical, just doesn't sound

> like

> what I have been hearing from everyone in here.

>

> THOUGHTS?????????????????????????? Thanks! Gunny

>

> "John Barnes" wrote:

>

>> Did you click on drive options (advanced) and select the partition or

>> delete

>> and create a partition?

>>

>> "Seidell23231" <Seidell23231@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>> news:09C39B6F-B240-4218-A5A6-08568E511B52@microsoft.com...

>> > Hey John,

>> >

>> > OK, I just followed the path as outlined and when I got to the window

>> > that

>> > said, "Where do you want to install Windows"? It prompted me to

>> > highlight

>> > the drive which I used the key for. I did that, NOTHING. No matter

>> > what

>> > I

>> > did, I could NOT get the "NEXT" button to spring to life. It just

>> > stayed

>> > in

>> > its grayed out status, NO change!

>> >

>> > QUESTION: I am using a RAID 0 in my PC. Would that make any

>> > difference?

>> > That is all I could think of.

>> >

>> > VU 32-bit Retail/Upgrade version is the OS installed. I was trying to

>> > upgrade the install to VU 64-bit Retail/Upgrade version as the new OS.

>> > The

>> > Activation KEY is the same for both obviously, but that did not start

>> > any

>> > errors when I put it in, seemed to be accepted with no problem!

>> >

>> > OK>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HELP <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Gunny

>> >

>> > "John Barnes" wrote:

>> >

>> >> You should follow Colin's steps. Boot from the DVD. After you enter

>> >> product code, Vista verifies your qualification. Select custom

>> >> install

>> >> (upgrade should be grayed out). When you get to where you select the

>> >> partition to install to, you have a choice of deleting and creating a

>> >> new

>> >> partition (formatting is a quick format and takes only about 2 seconds

>> >> if

>> >> you want) or installing to the same partition as VHP is on. This last

>> >> approach is a very clean install and the installer will wrap your old

>> >> system

>> >> into a .old file before it lays down the new image. Unlike prior

>> >> Windows

>> >> it

>> >> does not do file extraction, but uses an image file. This allows you

>> >> to

>> >> have access to any files you may have on VHP available after the

>> >> install

>> >> to

>> >> copy over. Especially useful if you forgot any during preparation and

>> >> you

>> >> have extra space of at least 15gig on the partition. Just follow the

>> >> bouncing ball from that point as the instructions are quite clear.

>> >> Only

>> >> caution I have is if you have a recovery partition on the HP you

>> >> should

>> >> check with them about the need to change your MBR when installing.

>> >>

>> >> "Seidell23231" <Seidell23231@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in

>> >> message

>> >> news:8B9D21C7-046E-4D5C-BAA6-1D2B4E0C0C7A@microsoft.com...

>> >> > OK, to clearify:

>> >> >

>> >> > 1. My NEW PC (HP m9150f) - Came pre-installed with Vista Home

>> >> > Premium

>> >> > (OEM).

>> >> >

>> >> > 2. I purchased a RETAIL/UPGRADE version of Vista Ultimate, cost was

>> >> > around

>> >> > $250.00. That purchase gave me 2 DVD's:

>> >> > A. Vista Ultimate in 32-Bit - UPGRADE Version

>> >> > B. Vista Ultimate in 64-Bit - UPGRADE Version

>> >> > C. I purchased the Upgrade about 6-8 months ago. The only thing I

>> >> > have

>> >> > are

>> >> > the DVD's and a Quick Start Guide in Booklet format.

>> >> >

>> >> > 3. I used the Vista Ultimate to Upgrade the PC I had then, which

>> >> > was

>> >> > using

>> >> > XP Pro.

>> >> >

>> >> > 4. That PC is no longer alive, kicked the bucket about 2 weeks ago,

>> >> > but

>> >> > had

>> >> > a good 5 year life!

>> >> >

>> >> > 5. I have loaded VU, Retail/Upgrade 32-Bit version over the OEM

>> >> > VHP.

>> >> > I

>> >> > want to get VU 64-Bit on this new PC. Utilizing the Retail/Upgrade

>> >> > 64-Bit

>> >> > DVD which came with the Retail/Upgrade package.

>> >> >

>> >> > 6. So, what do I need to do now to get my current PC, which has

>> >> > Vista

>> >> > Ultimate 32-Bit (Retail/Upgrade Version), into the 64-BIT WORLD?

>> >> >

>> >> > Thanks! Gunny

>> >>

>>

March 16, 2008

Re: VU 32-Bit >>> VU 64-Bit (VU is an Upgrade/Retail Edition)

John & Colin,

1st -- I formatted an empty partition that I had setup in case I needed for

the upgrade. No no OS lost.

2nd -- I have been on the fence on the RAID 0 system ever since I started to

use it with this new PC. I have finally come to the same overall concensus

and will do without the RAID 0. The risk out weighs the gains, I have seen

the LIGHT!

OK, I will uninstall the RAID, and retry what I have been trying here and

report back as soon as I am able. Please just spot check here every so often

so I can bring you current and hopefully provide some GOOD news!

Again, Thanks Guys! ~~~~ Gunny

"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:

> It sounds like you need to provide the raid drivers with the Load Driver

> button. It is on the same screen as the Drive Tools but on the left.

>

> "Seidell23231" <Seidell23231@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:09C39B6F-B240-4218-A5A6-08568E511B52@microsoft.com...

> > Hey John,

> >

> > OK, I just followed the path as outlined and when I got to the window that

> > said, "Where do you want to install Windows"? It prompted me to highlight

> > the drive which I used the key for. I did that, NOTHING. No matter what

> > I

> > did, I could NOT get the "NEXT" button to spring to life. It just stayed

> > in

> > its grayed out status, NO change!

> >

> > QUESTION: I am using a RAID 0 in my PC. Would that make any difference?

> > That is all I could think of.

> >

> > VU 32-bit Retail/Upgrade version is the OS installed. I was trying to

> > upgrade the install to VU 64-bit Retail/Upgrade version as the new OS.

> > The

> > Activation KEY is the same for both obviously, but that did not start any

> > errors when I put it in, seemed to be accepted with no problem!

> >

> > OK>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HELP <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Gunny

> >

> > "John Barnes" wrote:

> >

> >> You should follow Colin's steps. Boot from the DVD. After you enter

> >> product code, Vista verifies your qualification. Select custom install

> >> (upgrade should be grayed out). When you get to where you select the

> >> partition to install to, you have a choice of deleting and creating a new

> >> partition (formatting is a quick format and takes only about 2 seconds if

> >> you want) or installing to the same partition as VHP is on. This last

> >> approach is a very clean install and the installer will wrap your old

> >> system

> >> into a .old file before it lays down the new image. Unlike prior Windows

> >> it

> >> does not do file extraction, but uses an image file. This allows you to

> >> have access to any files you may have on VHP available after the install

> >> to

> >> copy over. Especially useful if you forgot any during preparation and

> >> you

> >> have extra space of at least 15gig on the partition. Just follow the

> >> bouncing ball from that point as the instructions are quite clear. Only

> >> caution I have is if you have a recovery partition on the HP you should

> >> check with them about the need to change your MBR when installing.

> >>

> >> "Seidell23231" <Seidell23231@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> >> news:8B9D21C7-046E-4D5C-BAA6-1D2B4E0C0C7A@microsoft.com...

> >> > OK, to clearify:

> >> >

> >> > 1. My NEW PC (HP m9150f) - Came pre-installed with Vista Home Premium

> >> > (OEM).

> >> >

> >> > 2. I purchased a RETAIL/UPGRADE version of Vista Ultimate, cost was

> >> > around

> >> > $250.00. That purchase gave me 2 DVD's:

> >> > A. Vista Ultimate in 32-Bit - UPGRADE Version

> >> > B. Vista Ultimate in 64-Bit - UPGRADE Version

> >> > C. I purchased the Upgrade about 6-8 months ago. The only thing I

> >> > have

> >> > are

> >> > the DVD's and a Quick Start Guide in Booklet format.

> >> >

> >> > 3. I used the Vista Ultimate to Upgrade the PC I had then, which was

> >> > using

> >> > XP Pro.

> >> >

> >> > 4. That PC is no longer alive, kicked the bucket about 2 weeks ago,

> >> > but

> >> > had

> >> > a good 5 year life!

> >> >

> >> > 5. I have loaded VU, Retail/Upgrade 32-Bit version over the OEM VHP.

> >> > I

> >> > want to get VU 64-Bit on this new PC. Utilizing the Retail/Upgrade

> >> > 64-Bit

> >> > DVD which came with the Retail/Upgrade package.

> >> >

> >> > 6. So, what do I need to do now to get my current PC, which has Vista

> >> > Ultimate 32-Bit (Retail/Upgrade Version), into the 64-BIT WORLD?

> >> >

> >> > Thanks! Gunny

> >>

>

March 16, 2008

Re: VU 32-Bit >>> VU 64-Bit (VU is an Upgrade/Retail Edition)

> *****To use the Product Key you entered, start the installation on a

> computer that is running a genuine version of Windows*****

>

I think this only appears when using the 32bit dvd. Use the other one.

"Seidell23231" <Seidell23231@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:D84261D7-6B12-4818-8B8E-85F6D407C64C@microsoft.com...

> Hey John,

>

> Here what I had and what I did or could NOT do:

>

> 1st Option - Which type of installation do you want?

> ** The upgrade option was disabled.

> ** The Custom (Advanced) option was selected.

>

> 2nd Option - Where do you want to install windows?

> ** I could select the drives and partitions displayed, but NONE of the

> options, enabled the NEXT button.

> ** Advanced Options - Refresh, Load Driver, Delete, Extended (Grayed

> Out),

> Format and New (Also Grayed Out).

>

> Within the Advanced options, I selected the drive where VU is installed,

> nothing!

> I deleted a partition, and tryed to select it, prompted me to do the

> following:

>

> *****To use the Product Key you entered, start the installation on a

> computer that is running a genuine version of Windows*****

>

> I'm stuck. I can only think of two possiblities, you will need to tell me

> if they are valid or not:

>

> 1. The RAID 0 setup is in some way guming up the works.

> 2. The 64-Bit disk is ONLY going to upgrade other 64-Bit OS's. Example,

> if

> the PC came with VHP 64-Bit, than the VU Retail/Upgrade 64-Bit disk I have

> would in fact work. But since it is trying to upgrade a 32-Bit to a

> 64-Bit,

> it is guming up the works. So, whats the work around? Would I have to

> buy

> the Retail/Complete VU product, which sounds logical, just doesn't sound

> like

> what I have been hearing from everyone in here.

>

> THOUGHTS?????????????????????????? Thanks! Gunny

>

> "John Barnes" wrote:

>

>> Did you click on drive options (advanced) and select the partition or

>> delete

>> and create a partition?

>>

>> "Seidell23231" <Seidell23231@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>> news:09C39B6F-B240-4218-A5A6-08568E511B52@microsoft.com...

>> > Hey John,

>> >

>> > OK, I just followed the path as outlined and when I got to the window

>> > that

>> > said, "Where do you want to install Windows"? It prompted me to

>> > highlight

>> > the drive which I used the key for. I did that, NOTHING. No matter

>> > what

>> > I

>> > did, I could NOT get the "NEXT" button to spring to life. It just

>> > stayed

>> > in

>> > its grayed out status, NO change!

>> >

>> > QUESTION: I am using a RAID 0 in my PC. Would that make any

>> > difference?

>> > That is all I could think of.

>> >

>> > VU 32-bit Retail/Upgrade version is the OS installed. I was trying to

>> > upgrade the install to VU 64-bit Retail/Upgrade version as the new OS.

>> > The

>> > Activation KEY is the same for both obviously, but that did not start

>> > any

>> > errors when I put it in, seemed to be accepted with no problem!

>> >

>> > OK>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HELP <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Gunny

>> >

>> > "John Barnes" wrote:

>> >

>> >> You should follow Colin's steps. Boot from the DVD. After you enter

>> >> product code, Vista verifies your qualification. Select custom

>> >> install

>> >> (upgrade should be grayed out). When you get to where you select the

>> >> partition to install to, you have a choice of deleting and creating a

>> >> new

>> >> partition (formatting is a quick format and takes only about 2 seconds

>> >> if

>> >> you want) or installing to the same partition as VHP is on. This last

>> >> approach is a very clean install and the installer will wrap your old

>> >> system

>> >> into a .old file before it lays down the new image. Unlike prior

>> >> Windows

>> >> it

>> >> does not do file extraction, but uses an image file. This allows you

>> >> to

>> >> have access to any files you may have on VHP available after the

>> >> install

>> >> to

>> >> copy over. Especially useful if you forgot any during preparation and

>> >> you

>> >> have extra space of at least 15gig on the partition. Just follow the

>> >> bouncing ball from that point as the instructions are quite clear.

>> >> Only

>> >> caution I have is if you have a recovery partition on the HP you

>> >> should

>> >> check with them about the need to change your MBR when installing.

>> >>

>> >> "Seidell23231" <Seidell23231@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in

>> >> message

>> >> news:8B9D21C7-046E-4D5C-BAA6-1D2B4E0C0C7A@microsoft.com...

>> >> > OK, to clearify:

>> >> >

>> >> > 1. My NEW PC (HP m9150f) - Came pre-installed with Vista Home

>> >> > Premium

>> >> > (OEM).

>> >> >

>> >> > 2. I purchased a RETAIL/UPGRADE version of Vista Ultimate, cost was

>> >> > around

>> >> > $250.00. That purchase gave me 2 DVD's:

>> >> > A. Vista Ultimate in 32-Bit - UPGRADE Version

>> >> > B. Vista Ultimate in 64-Bit - UPGRADE Version

>> >> > C. I purchased the Upgrade about 6-8 months ago. The only thing I

>> >> > have

>> >> > are

>> >> > the DVD's and a Quick Start Guide in Booklet format.

>> >> >

>> >> > 3. I used the Vista Ultimate to Upgrade the PC I had then, which

>> >> > was

>> >> > using

>> >> > XP Pro.

>> >> >

>> >> > 4. That PC is no longer alive, kicked the bucket about 2 weeks ago,

>> >> > but

>> >> > had

>> >> > a good 5 year life!

>> >> >

>> >> > 5. I have loaded VU, Retail/Upgrade 32-Bit version over the OEM

>> >> > VHP.

>> >> > I

>> >> > want to get VU 64-Bit on this new PC. Utilizing the Retail/Upgrade

>> >> > 64-Bit

>> >> > DVD which came with the Retail/Upgrade package.

>> >> >

>> >> > 6. So, what do I need to do now to get my current PC, which has

>> >> > Vista

>> >> > Ultimate 32-Bit (Retail/Upgrade Version), into the 64-BIT WORLD?

>> >> >

>> >> > Thanks! Gunny

>> >>

>>

March 16, 2008

Re: VU 32-Bit >>> VU 64-Bit (VU is an Upgrade/Retail Edition)

No prob.

"Seidell23231" <Seidell23231@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:E55BC021-B8FA-44AF-83C9-81C4A3606570@microsoft.com...

> John & Colin,

>

> 1st -- I formatted an empty partition that I had setup in case I needed

> for

> the upgrade. No no OS lost.

>

> 2nd -- I have been on the fence on the RAID 0 system ever since I started

> to

> use it with this new PC. I have finally come to the same overall

> concensus

> and will do without the RAID 0. The risk out weighs the gains, I have

> seen

> the LIGHT!

>

> OK, I will uninstall the RAID, and retry what I have been trying here and

> report back as soon as I am able. Please just spot check here every so

> often

> so I can bring you current and hopefully provide some GOOD news!

>

> Again, Thanks Guys! ~~~~ Gunny

>

> "Colin Barnhorst" wrote:

>

>> It sounds like you need to provide the raid drivers with the Load Driver

>> button. It is on the same screen as the Drive Tools but on the left.

>>

>> "Seidell23231" <Seidell23231@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>> news:09C39B6F-B240-4218-A5A6-08568E511B52@microsoft.com...

>> > Hey John,

>> >

>> > OK, I just followed the path as outlined and when I got to the window

>> > that

>> > said, "Where do you want to install Windows"? It prompted me to

>> > highlight

>> > the drive which I used the key for. I did that, NOTHING. No matter

>> > what

>> > I

>> > did, I could NOT get the "NEXT" button to spring to life. It just

>> > stayed

>> > in

>> > its grayed out status, NO change!

>> >

>> > QUESTION: I am using a RAID 0 in my PC. Would that make any

>> > difference?

>> > That is all I could think of.

>> >

>> > VU 32-bit Retail/Upgrade version is the OS installed. I was trying to

>> > upgrade the install to VU 64-bit Retail/Upgrade version as the new OS.

>> > The

>> > Activation KEY is the same for both obviously, but that did not start

>> > any

>> > errors when I put it in, seemed to be accepted with no problem!

>> >

>> > OK>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> HELP <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Gunny

>> >

>> > "John Barnes" wrote:

>> >

>> >> You should follow Colin's steps. Boot from the DVD. After you enter

>> >> product code, Vista verifies your qualification. Select custom

>> >> install

>> >> (upgrade should be grayed out). When you get to where you select the

>> >> partition to install to, you have a choice of deleting and creating a

>> >> new

>> >> partition (formatting is a quick format and takes only about 2 seconds

>> >> if

>> >> you want) or installing to the same partition as VHP is on. This last

>> >> approach is a very clean install and the installer will wrap your old

>> >> system

>> >> into a .old file before it lays down the new image. Unlike prior

>> >> Windows

>> >> it

>> >> does not do file extraction, but uses an image file. This allows you

>> >> to

>> >> have access to any files you may have on VHP available after the

>> >> install

>> >> to

>> >> copy over. Especially useful if you forgot any during preparation and

>> >> you

>> >> have extra space of at least 15gig on the partition. Just follow the

>> >> bouncing ball from that point as the instructions are quite clear.

>> >> Only

>> >> caution I have is if you have a recovery partition on the HP you

>> >> should

>> >> check with them about the need to change your MBR when installing.

>> >>

>> >> "Seidell23231" <Seidell23231@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in

>> >> message

>> >> news:8B9D21C7-046E-4D5C-BAA6-1D2B4E0C0C7A@microsoft.com...

>> >> > OK, to clearify:

>> >> >

>> >> > 1. My NEW PC (HP m9150f) - Came pre-installed with Vista Home

>> >> > Premium

>> >> > (OEM).

>> >> >

>> >> > 2. I purchased a RETAIL/UPGRADE version of Vista Ultimate, cost was

>> >> > around

>> >> > $250.00. That purchase gave me 2 DVD's:

>> >> > A. Vista Ultimate in 32-Bit - UPGRADE Version

>> >> > B. Vista Ultimate in 64-Bit - UPGRADE Version

>> >> > C. I purchased the Upgrade about 6-8 months ago. The only thing I

>> >> > have

>> >> > are

>> >> > the DVD's and a Quick Start Guide in Booklet format.

>> >> >

>> >> > 3. I used the Vista Ultimate to Upgrade the PC I had then, which

>> >> > was

>> >> > using

>> >> > XP Pro.

>> >> >

>> >> > 4. That PC is no longer alive, kicked the bucket about 2 weeks ago,

>> >> > but

>> >> > had

>> >> > a good 5 year life!

>> >> >

>> >> > 5. I have loaded VU, Retail/Upgrade 32-Bit version over the OEM

>> >> > VHP.

>> >> > I

>> >> > want to get VU 64-Bit on this new PC. Utilizing the Retail/Upgrade

>> >> > 64-Bit

>> >> > DVD which came with the Retail/Upgrade package.

>> >> >

>> >> > 6. So, what do I need to do now to get my current PC, which has

>> >> > Vista

>> >> > Ultimate 32-Bit (Retail/Upgrade Version), into the 64-BIT WORLD?

>> >> >

>> >> > Thanks! Gunny

>> >>

>>

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