Update Vista Home Premium from 32Bit Version to 64Bit Version

When I bought Windows Vista. I never knew there was a difference when it
comes to ram between each version. 32bit has a 3GB Max. 64Bit has an 8GB Max.

Since i bought the 32bit version, can i install the 64bit version or upgrade
to it without paying another boatload of $?

Thanks

Ordering Windows Vista 64-bit software media:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvist...a/default.mspx

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

---------------------------------------------------------------

"Scott84" <Scott84@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:364F1BAD-D7ED-4FFD-98D0-EA3F8FA9EAE7@microsoft.com...
When I bought Windows Vista. I never knew there was a difference when it
comes to ram between each version. 32bit has a 3GB Max. 64Bit has an 8GB Max.

Since i bought the 32bit version, can i install the 64bit version or upgrade
to it without paying another boatload of $?

Thanks

Please note that 64 bit Vista requires a clean installation, and the
physical amount of RAM it actually uses is 128 GBs.

Home Basic - 8 GBs max
Home Premium - 16 GBs max
Business, Enterprise and Ultimate - 128 GBs.
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"Scott84" <Scott84@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:364F1BAD-D7ED-4FFD-98D0-EA3F8FA9EAE7@microsoft.com...
> When I bought Windows Vista. I never knew there was a difference when it
> comes to ram between each version. 32bit has a 3GB Max. 64Bit has an 8GB
> Max.
>
> Since i bought the 32bit version, can i install the 64bit version or
> upgrade
> to it without paying another boatload of $?
>
> Thanks

I tried that link and entered everything in and double checked it all twice.

Both times it said 'No Offer Found'.

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote in message
news74A478F-CC6D-4660-B3FD-A9097344D072@microsoft.com...
> Ordering Windows Vista 64-bit software media:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvist...a/default.mspx
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Scott84" <Scott84@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:364F1BAD-D7ED-4FFD-98D0-EA3F8FA9EAE7@microsoft.com...
> When I bought Windows Vista. I never knew there was a difference when it
> comes to ram between each version. 32bit has a 3GB Max. 64Bit has an 8GB
> Max.
>
> Since i bought the 32bit version, can i install the 64bit version or
> upgrade
> to it without paying another boatload of $?
>
> Thanks


Yes you can.

If this is an OEM version of Vista, you might have to get that from the OEM
you purchased your PC from.
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"Scott84" <Scott84@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:90B8DD6F-FFDD-40F2-9A88-EAC02A49B81E@microsoft.com...
>I tried that link and entered everything in and double checked it all
>twice.
>
> Both times it said 'No Offer Found'.

It is indeed the OEM version. I got Vista with an LCD Monitor i purchased.

I dont understand why I cant get it through microsoft? Or how i can even go
through the manufacturer?

Monitor if matters... Samsung Syncmaster 226BW 22"

OEM versions of Windows Vista are sold either as a
32-bit version or a 64-bit version. In your case, you'll
need to purchase the 64-bit version.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

---------------------------------------------------------------

"Scott84" <Scott84@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news7BC7564-EA5A-403B-91E3-66884046AA0A@microsoft.com...
It is indeed the OEM version. I got Vista with an LCD Monitor i purchased.

I dont understand why I cant get it through microsoft? Or how i can even go
through the manufacturer?

Monitor if matters... Samsung Syncmaster 226BW 22"

Huh, but none of the retail editions except for Ultimate FPP and Upgrade
come with 64 bit media, so Scott84 is still in a conundrum.

I know that Carey's post is a bit disappointing Scott84. Why don't you try
looking on eBay for a 64 bit version of OEM Home Premium if really need it?
You might get it cheaper than buying the retail Upgrade of Vista Home
Premium then having to go through ordering process again.

http://search.ebay.com/search/search...bit&category0=
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote in message
news:733C66B5-640C-4409-8386-D11EA54E6969@microsoft.com...
> OEM versions of Windows Vista are sold either as a
> 32-bit version or a 64-bit version. In your case, you'll
> need to purchase the 64-bit version.
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Scott84" <Scott84@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news7BC7564-EA5A-403B-91E3-66884046AA0A@microsoft.com...
> It is indeed the OEM version. I got Vista with an LCD Monitor i purchased.
>
> I dont understand why I cant get it through microsoft? Or how i can even
> go
> through the manufacturer?
>
> Monitor if matters... Samsung Syncmaster 226BW 22"

It is indeed dissapointing.

I got Vista in a LCD + Vista Combo. It's not like they through it in for
free. I paid much more to get Vista.

There's no way I am buying the same operating system again. I can't afford
to buy another copy of windows.

Thanks for your help. I guess I am out of luck

- Scott