Vista Ultimate DVD without 64 bit option

[Guest James29]

For some reason, My Vista Ultimate Install DVD does not come with 64 bit. It

is a legit copy. I think it's because it's from dell. How do I get the x64

install?

[Guest DevilsPGD]

Re: Vista Ultimate DVD without 64 bit option

 

In message <7CA54730-93E8-4849-9372-F138FE319149@microsoft.com> James29

<James29@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>For some reason, My Vista Ultimate Install DVD does not come with 64 bit. It

>is a legit copy. I think it's because it's from dell. How do I get the x64

>install?

 

Only the retail version of Ultimate includes x86 and x64.

 

If you purchased an OEM copy (from Dell, for example), you'll need to

contact your OEM to retrieve an alternate version.

[Guest Colin Barnhorst]

Re: Vista Ultimate DVD without 64 bit option

 

The x86 and x64 versions come on separate dvds. Both are included in the

retail Vista Ultimate box but if your copy came with your computer then you

only get the dvd for the installed version that came with your computer.

Owners of preinstalled (OEM) copies of Vista are not entitled to the other

dvd like owners of the retail copies are. Contact the merchant who sold you

your computer to see if an x64 dvd is available to you.

 

"James29" <James29@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:7CA54730-93E8-4849-9372-F138FE319149@microsoft.com...

> For some reason, My Vista Ultimate Install DVD does not come with 64 bit.

> It

> is a legit copy. I think it's because it's from dell. How do I get the x64

> install?

[Guest James29]

Re: Vista Ultimate DVD without 64 bit option

 

Will I have to pay for it or will it be free because I already payed for my

vista ultimate?

[Guest Colin Barnhorst]

Re: Vista Ultimate DVD without 64 bit option

 

The two dvd set is only available in the retail box.

 

If you did not pay the retail price for Vista Ultimate and if the

manufacturer of your computer is not providing alternate media for free then

you will have to purchase a retail copy of Vista Ultimate to get the two dvd

set.

 

"James29" <James29@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:46CF58AF-0902-49EB-85B1-D4CEC8D82075@microsoft.com...

> Will I have to pay for it or will it be free because I already payed for

> my

> vista ultimate?

[Guest Chuck Walbourn [MSFT]]

Re: Vista Ultimate DVD without 64 bit option

 

If you purchased a RETAIL copy then you should already have both DVDs if you

bought Ultimate. For all RETAIL versions of Windows Vista the PID works to

activate either the x86 or x64 version. See

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/64bit.mspx

 

If you purchased an OEM copy, then you bought either X86 or X64, not both.

 

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[Guest Colin Barnhorst]

Re: Vista Ultimate DVD without 64 bit option

 

Hi, Chuck.

 

"Chuck Walbourn [MSFT]" <chuckw@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message

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> If you purchased a RETAIL copy then you should already have both DVDs if

> you bought Ultimate. For all RETAIL versions of Windows Vista the PID

> works to activate either the x86 or x64 version. See

> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/64bit.mspx

>

> If you purchased an OEM copy, then you bought either X86 or X64, not both.

>

> --

> Chuck Walbourn

> SDE, XNA Developer Connection

>

> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no

> rights.

>

>

[Guest XS11E]

Re: Vista Ultimate DVD without 64 bit option

 

James29 <James29@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> Will I have to pay for it or will it be free because I already

> payed for my vista ultimate?

 

That's entirely up to the manufacturer. I've heard different stories

about different manufacturers, why not just call Del and ask them?

 

Personal opinion: If they say no, stick with 32 bit. There's little

advantage in 64 bit at this time.

 

 

 

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