thanks for the input, Patrick. Yes, it is strange about HP. I did email
them on the subject to see if I could have the 32-bit Ultimate since the
computer is customized. They just said, 'No.' When I get to that point that
I'm ready to take the plunge, I will call them.
"Patrick Keenan" wrote:
Quote:
> "Judith" <Judith@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:74A7EA60-6B0C-44A6-8A71-F1D3C4DA5B26@xxxxxx Quote:
> > I've touched on this previously a couple of months ago, but I then
> > incorporated a lot of questions at one time. HP offers a computer that
> > has
> > everything I want except that the only Vista Ultimate offered is 64-bit.
> > My
> > question is this: Since I want Ultimate, once I received it would I be
> > able
> > to change the OS from Ultimate 64-bit to 32-bit? Based on my research
> > about
> > software and external hardware I have, I should go with 32-bit, but for
> > some
> > reason HP doesn't offer 32-bit Ultimate for this machine. They do offer
> > 32-bit Vista Premium for the same PC, however.
>
> Yes you can change, but you have to start from a bare drive, and if HP
> doesn't supply it, you'll have to buy your own non-upgrade copy of Vista
> Ultimate.
>
> And you will need to be sure that the HP actually does have 32-bit drivers
> for the board and attached hardware.
>
> It's odd that they would do only 64-bit - you want to be sure in advance
> that the reason for no 32-bit doesn't come as a nasty surprise. You might
> call their sales line and see if there is a good reason.
>
> HTH
> -pk
>
>