I'm currently building a new system, and I know I want it to run 64-bit Vista
Home Premium. But I can't quite figure out how to buy the 64-bit version
specifically.

I've read something about buying the retail box, which is 32-bit, then
sending away to Microsoft for the 64-bit version. But since I'm looking at
ordering online, this seems really silly, to wait a week for someone to ship
me an OS I don't even want so I then know how to ask Microsoft for the OS I
do want, and then wait another 2 weeks (!) to get it.

Is there a shortcut here? A way to buy the 64-bit version directly? Please?

64 bt Ultimate is at NewEgg.com
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116493

64 bit Premium:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116488


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Cari (MS-MVP) Printing & Imaging
www.coribright.com/windows

"Cleo" wrote in message
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I'm currently building a new system, and I know I want it to run 64-bit
Vista
Home Premium. But I can't quite figure out how to buy the 64-bit version
specifically.

I've read something about buying the retail box, which is 32-bit, then
sending away to Microsoft for the 64-bit version. But since I'm looking at
ordering online, this seems really silly, to wait a week for someone to
ship
me an OS I don't even want so I then know how to ask Microsoft for the OS
I
do want, and then wait another 2 weeks (!) to get it.

Is there a shortcut here? A way to buy the 64-bit version directly?
Please?

But the retail 32 bit version. Order the 64 bit version for $10.
Then borrow a 64 bit version from a friend till yours arrives. The key that
came with the 32 version is yours and can be used with any copy of the 64
bit version.
"Cleo" wrote in message
...
I'm currently building a new system, and I know I want it to run 64-bit
Vista
Home Premium. But I can't quite figure out how to buy the 64-bit version
specifically.

I've read something about buying the retail box, which is 32-bit, then
sending away to Microsoft for the 64-bit version. But since I'm looking at
ordering online, this seems really silly, to wait a week for someone to
ship
me an OS I don't even want so I then know how to ask Microsoft for the OS
I
do want, and then wait another 2 weeks (!) to get it.

Is there a shortcut here? A way to buy the 64-bit version directly?
Please?

I saw that, but I'm having a hard time understanding the licensing
differences between the OEM version and the Retail version.


"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:

64 bt Ultimate is at NewEgg.com
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116493

64 bit Premium:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116488


--
Cari (MS-MVP) Printing & Imaging
www.coribright.com/windows

"Cleo" wrote in message
...
I'm currently building a new system, and I know I want it to run 64-bit
Vista
Home Premium. But I can't quite figure out how to buy the 64-bit version
specifically.

I've read something about buying the retail box, which is 32-bit, then
sending away to Microsoft for the 64-bit version. But since I'm looking at
ordering online, this seems really silly, to wait a week for someone to
ship
me an OS I don't even want so I then know how to ask Microsoft for the OS
I
do want, and then wait another 2 weeks (!) to get it.

Is there a shortcut here? A way to buy the 64-bit version directly?
Please?

The OEM version is only for the release you buy 32 bit or 64 bit and it can
not be moved to another motherboard configuration after it has been
installed
You should get the standard retail version for both current and future
flexibility.
"Cleo" wrote in message
...
I saw that, but I'm having a hard time understanding the licensing
differences between the OEM version and the Retail version.


"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:

64 bt Ultimate is at NewEgg.com
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116493

64 bit Premium:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116488


--
Cari (MS-MVP) Printing & Imaging
www.coribright.com/windows

"Cleo" wrote in message
...
I'm currently building a new system, and I know I want it to run 64-bit
Vista
Home Premium. But I can't quite figure out how to buy the 64-bit
version
specifically.

I've read something about buying the retail box, which is 32-bit, then
sending away to Microsoft for the 64-bit version. But since I'm looking
at
ordering online, this seems really silly, to wait a week for someone to
ship
me an OS I don't even want so I then know how to ask Microsoft for the
OS
I
do want, and then wait another 2 weeks (!) to get it.

Is there a shortcut here? A way to buy the 64-bit version directly?
Please?

Thanks. I should definitely get the retail version, then, because I
specifically plan to upgrade the motherboard at a later date.


"Curious" wrote:

The OEM version is only for the release you buy 32 bit or 64 bit and it can
not be moved to another motherboard configuration after it has been
installed
You should get the standard retail version for both current and future
flexibility.

Okay, but I don't have any friends who already have it, so I'm stuck waiting.

I don't get it. I can apparently buy an upgrade to 32-bit Vista via digital
download. But to get a new 64-bit Vista I'm stuck waiting for the Pony
Express?


"Curious" wrote:

But the retail 32 bit version. Order the 64 bit version for $10.
Then borrow a 64 bit version from a friend till yours arrives. The key that
came with the 32 version is yours and can be used with any copy of the 64
bit version.

'fraid so... and there is no 'upgrade' from a 32 bit to 64 bit operating
system. You MUST totally clean install. Since the license you get for 64
bit will cancel the license for 32 bit, you will have to format your hard
drive to remove the 32 bit Vista when changing to the 64 bit so remember to
backup ALL those files you will need onto an external hard drive or multiple
DVDs etc.
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Cari (MS-MVP) Printing & Imaging
www.coribright.com/windows

"Cleo" wrote in message
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Okay, but I don't have any friends who already have it, so I'm stuck
waiting.

I don't get it. I can apparently buy an upgrade to 32-bit Vista via
digital
download. But to get a new 64-bit Vista I'm stuck waiting for the Pony
Express?


"Curious" wrote:

But the retail 32 bit version. Order the 64 bit version for $10.
Then borrow a 64 bit version from a friend till yours arrives. The key
that
came with the 32 version is yours and can be used with any copy of the
64
bit version.

Hi Cari,

Can you confirm that, as long as you use your own valid product key,
you can use any copy of the dvd e.g. one you have borrowed from a friend
?

Many Thanks

SIW2


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SIW2

The problem is that you can not run the 64Bit install from a 32 bit OS. So
you must install direct from a DVD. However, I thought that you could
install into a partition that contains a 32 OS and that your 32 bit files
would be stored into a Windows.Old folder and in fact I thought that you had
to do this if you are using an Upgrade license and not a full license.
"SIW2" wrote in message
...

Hi Cari,

Can you confirm that, as long as you use your own valid product key,
you can use any copy of the dvd e.g. one you have borrowed from a friend
?

Many Thanks

SIW2


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SIW2