Vista - Installing Vista 32bit (Home Premium OEM)

Hello There. I have couple questions.

I am trying to buy Vista 64bit OEM DVD (Home Premium version).

But I am wondering...

Can I install Vista 32bit by using 64bit OEM DVD and License?

I heard that 64bit version of DVD includes 32bit version on Vista.

Is this true?

If it is true, does Vista ask me to choose 32bit or 64bit while installing process?

Thanks in Advance.

Matt.

the product key is valid for both the 32 bit and the 64 bit version. But
you will need to find another disk containing the same exact type of vista,
but in 32 bit, In your case you would need to find the 32 bit dvd. If you
find it you can install the 32 bit one with no additional cost (but not 2 of
them as the same time) with the product key you own.

Microsoft also sells the alternate dvd with minimal cost of shipping and
handling if you cant find one from a friend.

as long as you use your product key that you own.. you are good.

the only version of vista that contains both dvds 32 and 64 bit is ULTIMATE
RETAIL, all others can install but need to order the extra media with
minimal cost of shipping and handling


"mattk" <mattk@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi,

This is an interesting area, here's the story so far as I can gather

1) Microsoft used to make replacement media available free ($10) shipping, if you lost or damaged your dvd, or maybe didn't get one. Now they only do this if you have the Retail version.

2) They also offer a free upgrade 32 to 64 bit - they send you the dvd ($10 )
on which you can use your same Retail product key - again, this is only if you have the Retail version.

3) If you get e.g the OEM 32bit Ultimate dvd and product key from say, Newegg for $179, and then want to go to 64bit - you have to buy the OEM 64bit dvd and product key for another $179.


This seems to imply that if you buy the Retail version, the one key is good for both bit versions, but if you buy OEM version, you have to buy the license again for the other bit version. I also had a response from a microsoft person, on a related matter, which seemed to indicate this was the case.

However, in a response to another thread someone posted they had successfully used the same OEM key on both bit versions.

It therefore appears it may be a marketing ploy.

I have asked one of the MVP's who frequents this site to clarify, and am still waiting to hear.

Theory of Everything - have you used the same OEM product key for both bit versions? If you have , then that would confirm it.

Many Thanks

SIW2

Sorry but Not an OEM. Only the Retail version of the Vista Ultimate is applicable to do what you are asking

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Peter

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