Vista Home Premium Retail is 32 bit only?

[Mem]

Interesting thread over at OcUK on this ,link. .

So be warned if you want 64 bit version,either go for OEM Home Premium 64 bit version or go Ultimate retail since that has both 32 bit and 64 bit on discs.

Few members are sending their Home Premium retail back, since they want to install 64 bit version of HP.

This post says it all.

Originally Posted by Cookie12
I know i can follow the instructions, but that isn't the point is it, we've been told the retail is supposed to have 32 & 64 bits on the DVD at point of purchase.

I want to install 64 bits now and i can't, it says "To order your alternate media, you will need to provide your product key and contact information where we can send your new media."

I've paid £211 for something i can't use until the new disc arrives, which could be a number of weeks.

I know i could install the 32 bit version now and when the 64 bit one arrives uninstall the 32 and then install the 64 but that isn't the point is it?

We have been told they will come with both!!

Cookie

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Then you get this on top ,

"A minimal charge, including shipping and handling, will apply"

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[AdamK47]

That somewhat messes with my upgrade plans if true.

 

[stash]

We have been told they will come with both!!

Told by whom?

 

[Mem]

From OcUk link.

It's really annoying!!!

I imagine now i've removed the seal i won't be able to take it back and swap it for another version etc, i'll just have to install the 32 bit versi

To order the 64 bit version you apparently have to go to:-

www.windowsvista.com/1033/ordermedia

I've tried this and it doesn't work, i assume the site won't go live until the official release date at the earliest.

Pic of leaflet that comes with it

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/684/vista33gt.jpg