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Old February 13th 07, 08:38 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.installation_setup
tyler
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Default Question about the 64 bit edition ordering system

I just received my copy of Windows Vista Home Premium today. I noticed that
it is the 32 bit edition and to get the 64 bit edition I have to order it
form Microsoft. I have an idea of how to get around this that I wanted to ask
you about.

At http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...rade_clean.asp
It talks about how to do a clean upgrade. It says that when you don't enter
your product key, it will ask you which version you want to install.

Could I take my friends copy of Vista ultimate, and go through the
installation process, but tell it to install Windows Vista Home premium. Then
follow the instructions of reinstalling vista and entering my home premium CD
key?

I guess the short way to ask this confusing question would be. Can I use a
home premium CD Key and a ultimate disc, to install the 64 bit home premium
edition.
Thanks,
- Tyler