Vista - Question about Vista 64-bit

(a) Can you upgrade from Vista-32 bit to 64-bit without trashing your
disks ?



(b) I have the 32-bit disks, can I get the 64-bit disks cheaper than
buying a new set ?

You will have to do a clean install of Vista x64.

If you got a retail version of Vista, there should be an enclosed coupon
directing you to a web site to request the 64-bit version for a small (~$US
10.00) shipping fee by mail. And you can keep your 32-bit installation disks.

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"Ian Semmel" <anyone@rocketcomp.com.au> wrote in message
news:07055983A63449A28B6229862BB17E39@DIMITY...
(a) Can you upgrade from Vista-32 bit to 64-bit without trashing your disks ?



(b) I have the 32-bit disks, can I get the 64-bit disks cheaper than buying a
new set ?

The bigger question is WHY? Do you have a new piece of hardware or software that required 64-bit? Can you get 64-bit drivers for all of your hardware, both internal (video cards, etc.) and external printers, scanners, web cams, keyboard and mice?
"Ian Semmel" <anyone@rocketcomp.com.au> wrote in message news:07055983A63449A28B6229862BB17E39@DIMITY...
(a) Can you upgrade from Vista-32 bit to 64-bit without trashing your disks ?



(b) I have the 32-bit disks, can I get the 64-bit disks cheaper than buying a new set ?

This is a 64 bit age. I think it is about time the common operating system is 64 bits. The hardware vendors need to start supporting 64 bit.
"Charles W Davis" <Anthemwebs@lvcoxmail.com> wrote in message newsA61C0C8-C088-42B0-A7D1-9C41FE398DC2@microsoft.com...
The bigger question is WHY? Do you have a new piece of hardware or software that required 64-bit? Can you get 64-bit drivers for all of your hardware, both internal (video cards, etc.) and external printers, scanners, web cams, keyboard and mice?
"Ian Semmel" <anyone@rocketcomp.com.au> wrote in message news:07055983A63449A28B6229862BB17E39@DIMITY...
(a) Can you upgrade from Vista-32 bit to 64-bit without trashing your disks ?



(b) I have the 32-bit disks, can I get the 64-bit disks cheaper than buying a new set ?

You've talked me out of it. I just thought that since I've got a 64-bit
computer I should give it a whirl.



But, after all the trouble I've had lately with Nvidia drivers, your
advice is sound.



From: Charles W Davis [mailto:Anthemwebs@lvcoxmail.com]





The bigger question is WHY? Do you have a new piece of hardware or
software that required 64-bit? Can you get 64-bit drivers for all of
your hardware, both internal (video cards, etc.) and external printers,
scanners, web cams, keyboard and mice?

"Ian Semmel" <anyone@rocketcomp.com.au> wrote in message
news:07055983A63449A28B6229862BB17E39@DIMITY...

(a) Can you upgrade from Vista-32 bit to 64-bit without trashing your
disks ?



(b) I have the 32-bit disks, can I get the 64-bit disks cheaper than
buying a new set ?