Vista Ultimate x32 OEM to Vista Ultimate x64 OEM ?

Discussion in 'Windows Vista' started by jammiedodger, Jul 13, 2009.

  1. jammiedodger

    jammiedodger MDL Novice

    Jul 13, 2009
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    I've got a legit Windows Vista Ultimate x64, which I bought from amazon or somewhere like that.
    The DVD says "This disc contains 32-bit software only" on it.
    Is it possible to use my product key with x64?
    And where can I get it? I assume I can't just download an MSDN version or whatever...?
     
  2. sebus

    sebus MDL Guru

    Jul 23, 2008
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    Where you get it, is really up to you... yes MSDN will work as any
    The key works on 32 or 64 bit version

    sebus
     
  3. phukme

    phukme MDL Junior Member

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    have my doubts...

    I have bought 2 vista ultimate editions; both came with a 32 and a 64 bit DVD and each had their own key, and I do recall reinstalling my 32 bit version, whence I began to type in the [wrong] 64 bit key; and the installer would not accept the key. So I doubt that a 64 bit key will activate a 32bit version
     
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  4. Lenmaer

    Lenmaer MDL Addicted

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    I had no prob using my x86 key for installing the x64 version.