How did you obtain the OEM software? If you purchased OEM packs from
someplace like NewEgg for your own use then be aware that the OEM (System
Builder) License is only for installing the software on a computer for sale
to a customer.
"Talek" <Talek@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hi, I purchased two copies of vista, one 64 and one 32. The 32 bit was
> installed on a different machine and the 64 bit on my own. Since then I
> have
> found 64 bit to be rather incompatible with my needs.
>
> I am wondering if I can reformat my computer with 64 bit on it, then
> install
> the 32 bit software on it using the 64 bit product key so I don't use the
> same key twice.
>
> Since I only have OEM, I am wondering if my 64 bit key would be compatible
> with a 32 bit copy of Vista. Anyone know? Thanks