Thank you.
Rumor has is that Microsoft will merge the 32 and 64 bit platforms with SP1
or soon thereafter.
"Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:e$qCtb3MIHA.3400@xxxxxx
Quote:
> 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
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> "Redd" <reddcloak-real@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:11B6DC36-1BD1-4F66-824B-99B7E05FF560@xxxxxx 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
>>>> 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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>>>>> http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>>>>> How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
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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.
>>>>>
>>>>>
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