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Solve : Vista 64 bit versus 32??

Answer» <html><body><p>So i purchased the vista home premium UPGRADE to upgrade my XP to vista... and then later learned that there are 2 versions... a 32 bit version and a 64 bit version. Now I have just ordered parts that would coincide well with the 64 bit version... however it seems the upgrade disk for vista is only a 32 bit version . Is there such a thing as a windows vista premium UPGRADE that can take you to the 64 bit version? Is the only way for me to get the 64 bit version to purchase a <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/full-1001178" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about FULL">FULL</a> new copy of vista that is 64 bit? is there a way to upgrade from the 32 bit version to the 64 bit version from where I am now? <br/><br/>Thanks.ps: just to double check how my system would do with the 64 bit version:<br/><br/>ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model DRW-2014L1T - Retail <br/>Item #: N82E16827135156 <br/>Return Policy: Standard Return Policy <br/>Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $9.992 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $14.99 $39.99 <br/> <br/><br/>APEVIA ICEBERG ATX-IB680W-BL ATX12V / EPS12V 680W PSU<br/> <br/> Logitech 980445-0403 USB Connector Supra-aural Premium Notebook Headset <br/>Item #: N82E16826104024 <br/>Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy <br/>Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $9.992 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $14.99 $44.99 <br/> <br/> Kingston HyperX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model KHX8500D2K2/2G - Retail <br/>Item #: N82E16820134218 <br/>Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy <br/>Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $29.992 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $39.99 -$40.00 Instant<br/><br/>$25.00 Mail-in Rebate $319.98 <br/>$239.98 <br/>($119.99 each) <br/> <br/>ASUS Striker Extreme LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/sli-3811248" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about SLI">SLI</a> ATX MOBO<br/> <br/> Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail <br/>Item #: N82E16819115017 <br/>Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy <br/>Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $39.992 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $59.99 $279.99 <br/> <br/> ZALMAN CNPS9500 AT 2 Ball CPU Cooling Fan/Heatsink - Retail <br/>Item #: N82E16835118003 <br/>Return Policy: Standard Return Policy <br/>Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $14.992 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $19.99 -$15.00 Instant<br/>$62.99 <br/>$47.99 <br/><br/>2x EVGA geforce 8800 GT's KO edition<br/><br/>well it seems, after looking through my upgrade box, i can easily just order a copy of the 64 bit version for like 10 dollars <br/><br/>Still, anyone want to critique my set-up in relation to the 64 bit version?There are several things you should keep in mind before upgrading to Vista 64. Its compatability is getting better all the time, but there are still quite a few 32-bit programs that can not run in a 64-bit <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/environment-15858" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about ENVIRONMENT">ENVIRONMENT</a>. Find out if any of your "must-have" applications are like this.<br/><br/>In 32-bit windows, if a driver's not signed, a dialogue pops up prompting you to confirm if you really want to do this. In 64-bit, it simply doesn't allow you to install it, to keep the stability of the system up. Again, make sure ALL your devices have drivers signed for Vista 64.<br/><br/>The major reason people seem to want to jump onto the 64-bit bandwagon currently is to get around the 4gb RAM cap in 32 bit systems, but in that list I only see 2 gigs, so you wouldn't be using it for that purpose yet.<br/><br/><br/>Now I'm not trying to discourage you from installing Vista 64, it's a solid system, but, you just need to be aware of those few things that could really mean a headache.well, I'm actually getting 2x 2x 1 <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/gig-2671396" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about GIG">GIG</a> sticks of ram... ie total of 4 gigs of ram.I would just second what anondoin said. My major complaint with 64-bit OS (I've tried both XP-64 and Vista-64) is some <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/headaches-1016480" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about HEADACHES">HEADACHES</a> with driver/program support. <br/><br/>I have had many programs refuse to install and pop up a warning box saying installing was canceled because 64-bit OS's arnt supported. <br/><br/>My HP printer driver as well would not install due to the same issue.</p></body></html>


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