I made the change over the weekend. I have not had any problems with drivers
or installation of programs I use. I contacted Microsoft and got my
activation switched to the Vista Ultimate 64 bit. As of now I am happy with
it. There seems to be a lot more support out there than I have been reading
in the magazines and on the net.
--
RLVaughn
"Mark" wrote:
> I'm getting "ready" to do this very same upgrade path.
> According to MS Knowledge Base:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/en-us
>
> 1. Make a complete backup before you start!
> 2. Verify the backup works!
> (In case you don't have the driver support or installation just
> ain't working.)
> 3. Wipe the installation hard drive and re-install XP (32-bit)
> (I don't think you have to activate it.)
> 4. Boot from the 64-bit Vista DVD and select Custom Install.
> (Use the same Product Key you used for 32-bit.)
>
> Best of luck!
>
>
> "Robert V" wrote:
>
> > I have Windows Vista Ultimate upgrade which came with both 64 and 32 bit
> > versions. I installed the 32 bit version over Windows XP Home. I would like
> > to try the 64 bit version. Can I install the 64 bit version over the 32 bit
> > version and if so how do I convert the licesene. What would be the best way
> > to install the 64 bit version.
> > --
> > RLVaughn