I've yet to pull the trigger, but most likely will be doing so in the near future.
Is it possible for me to install the Windows 8 Release Candidate (64-Bit) and then use that 64-bit OS to purchase and download the Windows Upgrade from my 32-bit Windows XP? I have not seen this question answered much; I've seen some suggestion that using a 64-bit OS with the Upgrade Advisor will allow downloading the files to install the 64-bit OS.
Looking on the web I found this:
A) You can make the purchase from a 32 bit machine-no problem. You get a link emailed to you for doing the download. The upgrade assistant doesn't make the 32/64 bit decision.
B) Downloading and creating an ISO DVD while on a 64 bit OS is how you get 64 bits which I did by installing Windows 8 Pre Release(you can find it for free on the web). I did this on a second hard drive.
So it seems like I would have to purchase from my Windows XP (makes sense, as that would qualify vs. the Release Candidate), and then download using the Release Candidate OS?
Interesting.
Is it possible for me to install the Windows 8 Release Candidate (64-Bit) and then use that 64-bit OS to purchase and download the Windows Upgrade from my 32-bit Windows XP? I have not seen this question answered much; I've seen some suggestion that using a 64-bit OS with the Upgrade Advisor will allow downloading the files to install the 64-bit OS.
Looking on the web I found this:
A) You can make the purchase from a 32 bit machine-no problem. You get a link emailed to you for doing the download. The upgrade assistant doesn't make the 32/64 bit decision.
B) Downloading and creating an ISO DVD while on a 64 bit OS is how you get 64 bits which I did by installing Windows 8 Pre Release(you can find it for free on the web). I did this on a second hard drive.
So it seems like I would have to purchase from my Windows XP (makes sense, as that would qualify vs. the Release Candidate), and then download using the Release Candidate OS?
Interesting.
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