64bit is a different platform. It is not an upgrade and never will be.
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Mike Hall - MVP
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx
"Redd" <reddcloak-real@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:
> 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
> news:OUldN%23qMIHA.2064@xxxxxx Quote:
>> 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
>>>> 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
>>>> news:391E443D-9180-45F7-BCCC-DDE7B361A96A@xxxxxx
>>>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> >>
>> >