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Re: Buying Vista 64
People remember this, when purchasing an OEM version you have to specify at the time of purchase whether or not you want 32bit or 64bit Vista. For example if you buy 32bit OEM Vista, and then decide later on you want to go to OEM 64bit Vista, you have to buy a whole new OEM copy of Vista.
The OEM copy of Vista whether or not it is 32bit or 64bit is then tied to the hardware in your particular machine, and then you can change the hardware 10 times, before you have to call Microsoft to reactivate.
When I bought my OEM copy of Vista, I specified 64bit Vista right away, and don't regret getting 64bit Vista.
To answer roy69's question, yes OEM Vista is cheaper, but it is tied to the hardware in your machine. If you should have to put a new motherboard in, you will have to call Microsoft to reactivate Vista, whether or not you reinstall Vista, after putting in the new motherboard.
I had to call Microsoft to reactivate, as I recall after I put my 975XBX2 in my machine back in March. |