HairyMcLeary

"miramis82" <miramis82@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:6D3B1774-DF36-4FB9-901F-39FCABFEBCF9@microsoft.com...
> We bought Windows Vista Home Premium *retail* for my machine today, and
> I've
> already ordered my 64 bit version from Microsoft, I'm guessing the new
> disc
> will be tied to this Serial Key, but can I use it for my 32 bit version in
> the meantime?
>
> I want to try and get this new sata drive running and feel my way around
> any
> hardware issues with vista before the 64 bit gets here, apparently it can
> take up to a month to arrive. Will there be problems using this Key with
> the
> 32bit now and then reusing it when the 64 bit arrives or will my 64 bit be
> void if I do?


By serial key I presume you mean the product key needed for activation
No problem using the key with the 32 bit until the 64 arrives.
The 64 bit install has to be a "clean" installation.
You will need 64 bit drivers for all of your hardware, so it may be a good
idea to see if they are available before you upgrade.
I'm about to go back to 32 bit, my system is noticeably more sluggish under
64 bit and there isn't any real advantage to running 64.

Tony