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F824B02-00CA-47DD-9DBD-A3CFBD3A5221@microsoft.com,
Matthew Dill <MatthewDill@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> Hello--
>
> I recently purchased an additional 2gb of memory for my pc.
> I then
> realized that windows only displays about 3gb of that 4gb. I
> began
> researching it, and found out about the 32-bit versions and
> their
> issues with 4gb of memory. Now, I orignally purchased the
> windows
> vista premium upgrade to upgrade my windows xp media center
> edition.
> I also have a bran-new windows xp 64 OS that I could install.
> Here's
> my question: I know that if you buy the full versions of
> Vista that
> they come with both 32 and 64 bit versions. Is there any way
> to
> purchase the 64-bit disk if I already have the 32-bit version
> and use
> my key? If not, can I send in my 32-bit upgrade version for
> the 64
> one? I would like to format my pc, install my new windows xp
> 64 and
> then upgrade to the windows vista premium 64 so that I may
> see all
> 4gb of my memory.
>
> Thanks for any help!!!
If you have a retail version of Vista, you should be able to
order the 64 bit DVD through this web site.
Windows Vista Alternate Media
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvist...a/default.mspx
Good luck
Nepatsfan