Vista - How do I install vista 64-bit disk when im running on Vista 32-bit

I have recently bought windows vista home premium 32-bit edition and only to find out my computer needs 64-bit edition in order for the graphics card to work. So i went to the microsft website and had a windows vista 64-bit edition shipped to me, but when i try to boot from the disk it wont let me. Does any know how i can install windows vista 64-bit edition to my PC?

hi and welcome
whats the error message you get when you try to boot off the disk

Hi,


If you already have an operating system on your pc, you can try running the setup file manually from the dvd drive.

Click Start Orb, click Computer,right click dvd drive, click open. Right click the setup.exe and run as administrator.

Usually this gives give the option to do an upgrade install - ( since you can't upgrade 32 to 64 - see if it would recognise that and give you clean install option) .

See tutorials for info about installing :

Clean Install with a Full Version of Vista


this only works for same bit versions - you may find it interesting

Clean Install From Upgrade Vista

Hope this helps

SIW2

Hi,

When you say it won't let you boot from the disc - do you get your cd/dvd drive as an option when you select the boot pop-up menu?


Select the boot pop up menu by starting your computer and tapping F11 repeatedly till it says pop up menu selected . ( It's F11 on mine - it will say on your screen what it is for you - as soon as you see what it is , tap that key - you need to be quite quick )

Put dvd in drive , select dvd drive or cdrom drive from drop down boot menu, press enter.

When it says press any key to boot from dvd drive or cdrom drive , press enter.


SIW2

The message it gives me when i try to boot it is:

Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem:

1. insert your wondows installation disc and restart your computer.

2. choose your language setting, and then click "next".

3. click " repair your computer."

If

Can you go into your existing Windows Installation without any problem ?

Wondering why it said Windows failed as opposed to Installation failed.

Must be asking you to repair using your 32bit dvd as the 64 isn't on there yet.

Best thing is to follow instructions - see this tutorial for what to expect

Startup Repair

Repair Vista Options - Preferred Sequence

Repair Install For Vista

Hope this helps

SIW2

The message it gives me when i try to boot it is:

Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem:

1. insert your wondows installation disc and restart your computer.

2. choose your language setting, and then click "next".

3. click " repair your computer."

If you do not have this disc, contact your system administrator or computer manufacture for assistance.

Status: 0xc000025

Info: an unexpected error has occured

i can run windows vista 32-bit easily but thats what it says when i try to install the 64-bit edition, do i have to uninstall windows vista and re-install it with the 64-bit edition disc, or do i have to do something different?

No, you do not have to uninstall it first - the x64 dvd should boot in to give you the screens exactly as in the tutorial

Clean Install with a Full Version of Vista

As you have had a message asking you to repair, I suggest you put your 32bit dvd in and follow the steps it gave, which from your earlier post, were

1. insert your wondows installation disc and restart your computer.

2. choose your language setting, and then click "next".

3. click " repair your computer."

This may fix the problem so you can then boot from your x64 dvd and do the clean install.

SIW2

ok ill try that thank you