Curious about Vista 64

[Cruzin]

I am currently loving Vista Ultimate 32-bit edition, but I'm curious about running 64-bit on my machine. Ultimate came with both versions on separate disks, but I'm wondering if now that I've installed the 32-bit version, will I have to purchase a second product key for the 64-bit?

That's probably a stupid question, but I want to be sure before I waste a whole lot of time for nothing.

 

[Shawn]

No, but you can only use one version at a time.

 

[masteraleph]

Originally posted by: Shawn
No, but you can only use one version at a time.

No, you can only install one version at a time, which is quite different.

To the OP:
You can have either installed, but not both. To install both, yes, you do need an additional license.

 

[nweaver]

Originally posted by: masteraleph

Originally posted by: Shawn
No, but you can only use one version at a time.

No, you can only install one version at a time, which is quite different.

To the OP:
You can have either installed, but not both. To install both, yes, you do need an additional license.

So you can't dual boot a box with V32 and V64? That doesn't make much sense.

 

[Aberforth]

you need to uninstall x32 and then install x64 or If you want to run both you have to buy a license for x64

 

[RebateMonger]

If you are just CURIOUS about Vista 64, just install it in trial mode, without using a Key. You can use it for three or four months if you use the tricks to extend the trial license every 30 days. As you know, basic installation is very fast.

 

[bsobel]

Originally posted by: masteraleph

Originally posted by: Shawn
No, but you can only use one version at a time.

No, you can only install one version at a time, which is quite different.

To the OP:
You can have either installed, but not both. To install both, yes, you do need an additional license.

Close, you can only have one or both installed on the SAME computer. Meaning, you can't put Vista 32 on box A and Vista 64 on box B. However, you can dual boot on Box A, or run Vista 32 as a VM instead of Vista 64.