That doesn't seem very likely. Check your source.
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"Redd" <reddcloak-real@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news
B373B74-4FC2-4FBF-90B5-355F52F1D3D9@xxxxxx
Quote:
> 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.
>>
>> --
>> Mike Hall - MVP
>> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "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
>>>> Then unless HP makes them available for download as Mike suggested,
>>>> your are SOL.
>>>>
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>>>> Crosspost, do not multipost 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: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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>>>>>> Crosspost, do not multipost
>>>>>> 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.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>> >> >