Vista - OEM Product Key work for both 32-Bit and 64-Bit?

I am building a new computer, and am thinking of installing Vista. As the PC
will be a virgin (so to speak) I am eligible to purchase an OEM Licensed
version of Vista Ultimate. I would like to install the 64-Bit version, but
64-Bit driver support and quality is still lacking. In light of this I would
prefer to initially install the 32-Bit version and later switch to the 64-Bit
version once the drivers are up to par. (Software is not an issue.)

I have noticed that unlike the Retail Version of Vista Ultimate, the OEM
Licensed Version is sold as 32-Bit and 64-Bit, separately – although they
both sell for the same price. Leading me to ask:

· Does the OEM Licensed CD of Vista Ultimate contain both the 32-Bit and
64-Bit versions of the OS?

· Does the Product Key supplied with the OEM Licensed CD of Vista Ultimate
work for both the 32-Bit and 64-Bit versions of the OS?

· If “YES� for both above questions, why are the 32-Bit and 64-Bit versions
of OEM Licensed Vista Ultimate sold as separate items?

I am looking for a first hand, a documented, or an official MS account for a
response. I have searched this forum (and others) for the answers, but all
the previous threads left something to be desired.

Please help!

oem is one or the other not both likewise the key wis only for the version
purchased.

retail is 32 bit in the box and info on how to obtain the 64 bit :~(

for us europeans we have to pay extra to get the 64 bit sent to us, thanks MS

turbotoes


"PPSaini" wrote:

> I am building a new computer, and am thinking of installing Vista. As the PC
> will be a virgin (so to speak) I am eligible to purchase an OEM Licensed
> version of Vista Ultimate. I would like to install the 64-Bit version, but
> 64-Bit driver support and quality is still lacking. In light of this I would
> prefer to initially install the 32-Bit version and later switch to the 64-Bit
> version once the drivers are up to par. (Software is not an issue.)
>
> I have noticed that unlike the Retail Version of Vista Ultimate, the OEM
> Licensed Version is sold as 32-Bit and 64-Bit, separately – although they
> both sell for the same price. Leading me to ask:
>
> · Does the OEM Licensed CD of Vista Ultimate contain both the 32-Bit and
> 64-Bit versions of the OS?
>
> · Does the Product Key supplied with the OEM Licensed CD of Vista Ultimate
> work for both the 32-Bit and 64-Bit versions of the OS?
>
> · If “YES� for both above questions, why are the 32-Bit and 64-Bit versions
> of OEM Licensed Vista Ultimate sold as separate items?
>
> I am looking for a first hand, a documented, or an official MS account for a
> response. I have searched this forum (and others) for the answers, but all
> the previous threads left something to be desired.
>
> Please help!
>