Upgrading

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aconstable

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Can anyone help or advise please!

I am running Vista Ultimate 32bit OEM version,I want to upgrade to a 64bit Version of Ultimate. So far I have been given the usual run around from both my computer manufacturer Mesh Computers and Microsoft, One says it is not possible to upgrade a OEM version,the other says it is possible providing I buy a full Edition of the Ultra.This will cost me including my original purchase of Ultra in the excess of £500.
Surely this is not right. Its not like I want to change my complete platform such as Windows XP to Vista,I already have all the feature that Vista Ultra has,I only want to change the bit rating.
Any advise would be welcomed

Cheers Alan
 

My Computer

System One

You can't 'upgrade' from 32 to 64 bit. You have to do a complete re-install, and for this you need a proper installation DVD, not just the recovery ones that the OEM sends with the computer.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2GHz
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 @ 667Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GeForce Go 7600
    Hard Drives
    1x 160GB 7200rpm 2.5" SATA
Hi Alan,

In addition, you need to make sure that there are 64-bit drivers available for all of your hardware. If the drivers are available, you could save yourself a bit of money and get the upgrade version instead - see the following Tutorial for details on how to clean install using upgrade media http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/68767-clean-install-upgrade-vista.html. Before you do so, ensure that you have created recovery discs and are able to restore your system to its original condition should you have cause to in the future.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dwarf Dwf/11/2012 r09/2013
    CPU
    Intel Core-i5-3570K 4-core @ 3.4GHz (Ivy Bridge) (OC 4.2GHz)
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 Extreme4-M
    Memory
    4 x 4GB DDR3-1600 Corsair Vengeance CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B (16GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI GeForce GTX770 Gaming OC 2GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition on board solution (ALC 898)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic VA1912w Widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    OCZ Agility 3 120GB SATA III x2 (RAID 0)
    Samsung HD501LJ 500GB SATA II x2
    Hitachi HDS721010CLA332 1TB SATA II
    Iomega 1.5TB Ext USB 2.0
    WD 2.0TB Ext USB 3.0
    PSU
    XFX Pro Series 850W Semi-Modular
    Case
    Gigabyte IF233
    Cooling
    1 x 120mm Front Inlet 1 x 120mm Rear Exhaust
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 3000 (USB)
    Mouse
    Microsoft Comfort Mouse 3000 for Business (USB)
    Internet Speed
    NetGear DG834Gv3 ADSL Modem/Router (Ethernet) ~4.0 Mb/s (O2)
    Other Info
    Optical Drive: HL-DT-ST BD-RE BH10LS30 SATA Bluray
    Lexmark S305 Printer/Scanner/Copier (USB)
    WEI Score: 8.1/8.1/8.5/8.5/8.25
    Asus Eee PC 1011PX Netbook (Windows 7 x86 Starter)
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