Windows Vista Forums
Vista Forums Home Join Vista Forums Windows 7 Forum Vista Tutorials Tags
Welcome to Windows Vista Forums. Our forum is dedicated to helping you find solutions with any problems, errors or issues you are experiencing with Windows Vista. The Vista forum also covers news and updates and has an extensive Windows Vista tutorial section that covers a wide range of tips and tricks.

Go Back   Vista Forums > Vista Forums > General Discussion

Vista - Vista Upgrade Problem

Reply
 
Old 2 Weeks Ago   #1 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate x64
 
 

Vista Upgrade Problem

I upgraded from 32 bit Vista Ultimate to 64 bit Vista Ultimate, and used Windows Easy Transfer to move over my files and folders. I noticed that all of the folders for my old 32 bit programs moved over [now in Program Files (x86)], but they do not show under Start > All Programs. Am I able to add those to the start menu and still use the 32 bit versions? I have already reinstalled Office 2007 and iTunes, but want to know if that could cause any problems.

I tried to submit this earlier, but for some reason I can't find my original post.

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 2 Weeks Ago   #2 (permalink)


Vista Home Premium 32bit
 
 

Re: Vista Upgrade Problem

All programs does not include Program Files x86 and also, technically, all your files have not been registered as installed. They are just sitting there. Be aware, a VERY small number of programs will not work on 64 bit. Maybe that is the problem.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 1 Week Ago   #3 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate 32-bit & Business 32-bit
 
 

Re: Vista Upgrade Problem

Windows Easy Transfer intentionally does NOT migrate applications. You will basically have to reinstall from scratch every single program you want to use.

Sorry, but that's how it works.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Reply

Thread Tools


Similar Threads
Thread Forum
vista upgrade problem General Discussion
vista upgrade problem with cds Vista music pictures video
vista upgrade problem Vista General
Vista upgrade problem - windows explorer upgrade Vista installation & setup
Vista Upgrade Problem - Windows Explorer Loop problem Vista installation & setup


Vista Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized,
sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation.
"Windows Vista", the Start Orb, and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
© Designer Media Ltd

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46