Thanks you all.
HP's website don't offer the bundled software that I would like to keep
after the upgrade. Maybe after Microsoft offer SP1 I can do and "upgrade"
from Vista 32 bits to Vista 64 bits instead of a clean install that wipes my
hard drive before it installs itself.
"David B." <mail@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Then unless HP makes them available for download as Mike suggested, your
> are SOL.
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> "Redd" <reddcloak-real@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:E71BB6D2-1CB9-431B-A0D1-C2194FBFA121@xxxxxx Quote:
>> Thank you.
>>
>> The apps that I want to keep are on the Hard drive and came bundled from
>> HP the manufacturer. I don't have any other or separate media to
>> reinstall from after the 64 bit install.
>> "David B." <mail@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:OBylNuqMIHA.5400@xxxxxx Quote:
>>> If you do a full backup of Vista 32 bit, then install, 64 bit, then
>>> restore the backup, you will be back to 32 bit.
>>> You'll need to reinstall your apps after the 64 bit install.
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>>> "Redd" <reddcloak-real@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>>> Hello:
>>>>
>>>> This is my first time visiting and posting to this group. I am here
>>>> because I need help, and it seems like there are a lot of knowledgeable
>>>> and helpful people here.
>>>>
>>>> I have an HP pc that came with Vista Home Premium and software like MS
>>>> Works 8, Muvee and other preloaded apps. I used anytime upgrade to buy
>>>> Vista Ultimate 64 bits on a separate DVD. Currently I am using Vista
>>>> Ultimate 32 bits as an upgrade from Home Premium.
>>>>
>>>> My question and deep desire is to get Vista Ultimate 64 installed (I
>>>> know that I need/have to do a clean install) and then regain my
>>>> preloaded software like MS Works 8 and Muvee along with the other stuff
>>>> that came with Home Premium.
>>>>
>>>> If I do a Full Backup with Vista Ultimate 32 bits, will I be able to do
>>>> a complete restore once Vista Ultimate 64 bits is installed and regain
>>>> full use of my apps/software (MS Works 8, Muvee etc.) that was
>>>> installed with Vista Home Premium 32 bits?
>>>>
>>>> If that want work, is there any other ways to regain full use of the
>>>> preloaded apps/software in Vista Ultimate 64 bits?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for any help you can give.
>>>
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