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phoenixG

Jun 13 2007, 04:13 PM | Tags: Bit Upgrade Possible 64bit Oem
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Hi,
Bought a computer with Vista Ulitmate 32bit OEM installed. Love it, great OS. However for future proofing, are there any incentives for us owners to move to 64bit?
Links, articiles etc appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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moore

Jun 14 2007, 03:55 AM | Tags: Upgrade Possible 64bit Bit Oem
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What do you mean by incentives? If you mean reduce cost then no - as you bought the OEM version you made a purchasing decision for 32-bit the retail versions include "free" (shipping may apply) options to acquire the 64-bit media. Unless your OEM is willing to offer you a cheap swap out to 64-bit you are faced with purchasing a new copy when the time comes.

Mike Brannigan
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Jun 15 2007, 12:41 AM | Tags: Upgrade 64bit Oem Bit Possible
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No, an upgrade from any 32-bit version of Windows to any 64-bit version of Windows is not supported.
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manu.06

Jun 15 2007, 03:45 AM | Tags: Bit Upgrade 64bit Oem Possible
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settle pettle, just asking a question "Mike Brannigan"

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"smithy" Hi,
Bought a computer with Vista Ulitmate 32bit OEM installed. Love it, great OS. However for future proofing, are there any incentives for us owners to move to 64bit?
Links, articiles etc appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
smithy
What do you mean by incentives? If you mean reduce cost then no - as you bought the OEM version you made a purchasing decision for 32-bit the retail versions include "free" (shipping may apply) options to acquire the 64-bit media. Unless your OEM is willing to offer you a cheap swap out to 64-bit you are faced with purchasing a new copy when the time comes.

Mike Brannigan

silverdisc

Jun 15 2007, 01:24 PM | Tags: Bit Upgrade Oem 64bit Possible
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settle pettle, just asking a question
What do you mean by incentives?

Some people just loves asking questions and answering them at once...-;) ................... Here comes Conclusion to your question: "Should I Install 64-bit or 32-bit Version? (x64 vs x86)" tech-recipes.com/rx/1426/vista_64_bit_or_32_bit_version_x64_vs_x86
============ Most users with 64-bit hardware should install the 32-bit (x86) version of Vista.
Vista x64 is the turning point for operating systems as they transition to 64-bit. Currently, however, the majority of users will be very disappointed by installing Vista x64. The lack of 64-bit drivers for most current hardware will be very disappointing and frustrating to most users. Why push for 64-bit now anyway? The performance gains promised by 64-bit will not be seen for years until 64-bit compiled versions of software is the norm. =============
tech-recipes.com/rx/1426/vista_64_bit_or_32_bit_version_x64_vs_x86
4sysops Windows Vista 32-bit versus Vista 64-bitFlexbeta has an interesting comparison between Vista 32-bit and Vista 64-bit edition. They tested installation time, integer processing, 2D graphics, ... 4sysops.com/archives/windows-vista-32-bit-versus-vista-64-bit/ - 36k - 7 May 2007 - Cached - Similar pages 4sysops.com/archives/windows-vista-32-bit-versus-vista-64-bit/
Windows Vista Benchmark: 64-Bit Faster Than 32-BitWindows Vista Benchmark: 64-Bit Faster Than 32-Bit - 64-Bit Computers. 64-bit-computers.com/windows-vista-32-bit-vs-64-bit-benchmark.html - 38k - Cached - Similar pages 64-bit-computers.com/windows-vista-32-bit-vs-64-bit-benchmark.html

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"Mike Brannigan" "smithy" Hi,
Bought a computer with Vista Ulitmate 32bit OEM installed. Love it, great OS. However for future proofing, are there any incentives for us owners to move to 64bit?
Links, articiles etc appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
smithy
What do you mean by incentives? If you mean reduce cost then no - as you bought the OEM version you made a purchasing decision for 32-bit the retail versions include "free" (shipping may apply) options to acquire the 64-bit media. Unless your OEM is willing to offer you a cheap swap out to 64-bit you are faced with purchasing a new copy when the time comes.
Mike Brannigan

Murielle

Jun 16 2007, 08:35 AM | Tags: Oem 64bit Bit Possible Upgrade
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Sorry, it should go:

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Some people just love asking questions and answering them at once...-;)

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