Hi,

I'm a bit of a numpty when it comes to computers etc. This thread has been
of help to me. My only question is how can you tell if your computer is
running the 32 bit or 64 bit. I've tried to explore my laptop but I'm a bit
scared to go to far in incase I mess something up.

Cheers.

just right click computer and select properties, should tell you the info
you need to know

"John" <John@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:5575C571-2BE9-4DD3-9452-1B205D5ECFB1@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I'm a bit of a numpty when it comes to computers etc. This thread has
> been
> of help to me. My only question is how can you tell if your computer is
> running the 32 bit or 64 bit. I've tried to explore my laptop but I'm a
> bit
> scared to go to far in incase I mess something up.
>
> Cheers.[/color]

I am also running 32 bit Vista and want to upgrade. I already tried to, but
when I tried putting the upgrade in, it says Offer Not Found. And yes, my
computer is 64 bit capable. My copy of Vista came with the laptop.

The reason you saw "Offer not found" is that you are using an OEM product
key. Only retail copies of Vista entitle the user to order the alternate
media. If you go back to the website and read the text again you will see
the references to "retail."

You can migrate to x64 Vista by purchasing a retail upgrade edition of
Vista. Ultimate comes with both dvds. The other editions come with only
the x86 dvd but the upgrade edition product key will entitle you to order
the x64 dvd from the Alternate Media website.

You will have to boot with the x64 dvd and perform a custom install, meaning
you will have to reinstall your files, settings, and apps after the
migration.


"LostReaper07" <LostReaper07@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C1D8BC4F-65F9-47C7-AC20-EFCE2175077B@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
>I am also running 32 bit Vista and want to upgrade. I already tried to, but
> when I tried putting the upgrade in, it says Offer Not Found. And yes, my
> computer is 64 bit capable. My copy of Vista came with the laptop.[/color]

I have a quad core processor in my desktop and home premium 32 bit on it. I
looked at the architecture for the processor to make sure that it was 64 bit
capable and it ws x86 instead of x64. according to microsoft's site, x64 is
required to run 64 bit Vista. But intel says that all of the quad cores can
run 64 bit OEMs. Which is right?

"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:
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> It is a Core Duo, meaning that it is a 32bit cpu. It cannot run x64. The
> Core 2 Duo is the 64bit cpu.
>
> "guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:%23R7LmJSbIHA.4140@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=green]
> > In my computer properties it says:
> > Genuine Intel CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz 1.73 GHz
> >
> > The processor logo tag on my case says:
> > Intel Centrino Duo
> >
> > I don't know if this is enough info or not, just let me know. thanks for
> > the help,
> > guitardude
> >
> > "Dustin Harper" <dharper@vistarip.com> wrote in message
> > news:2D06C6C7-689A-4BB3-B985-5D06FFA2ED73@microsoft.com...[color=darkred]
> >> What processor do you have? That will tell you what it is capable of. The
> >> Core 2 Duo, Athlon 64, and some P4's are 64 bit capable.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Dustin Harper
> >> [email]dharper@vistarip.com[/email]
> >> [url]http://www.VistaRIP.com[/url] | Vista Resource & Information Page
> >>
> >>
> >> "guitardude" <guitardude@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:OpKU0N5aIHA.5348@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> >>> Hi, I am currently running 32 bit Vista Home Premium, but I am
> >>> considering upgrading to Vista Ultimate and the 64 bit version if I can.
> >>> How do I find out If my hardware can support a 64 bit OS? Thanks in
> >>> advance,
> >>> guitardude
> >>[/color][/color]
>[/color]

I have a quad core processor in my desktop and home premium 32 bit on it. I
looked at the architecture for the processor to make sure that it was 64 bit
capable and it ws x86 instead of x64. according to microsoft's site, x64 is
required to run 64 bit Vista. But intel says that all of the quad cores can
run 64 bit OEMs. Which is right?


"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:
[color=blue]
> The reason you saw "Offer not found" is that you are using an OEM product
> key. Only retail copies of Vista entitle the user to order the alternate
> media. If you go back to the website and read the text again you will see
> the references to "retail."
>
> You can migrate to x64 Vista by purchasing a retail upgrade edition of
> Vista. Ultimate comes with both dvds. The other editions come with only
> the x86 dvd but the upgrade edition product key will entitle you to order
> the x64 dvd from the Alternate Media website.
>
> You will have to boot with the x64 dvd and perform a custom install, meaning
> you will have to reinstall your files, settings, and apps after the
> migration.
>
>
> "LostReaper07" <LostReaper07@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C1D8BC4F-65F9-47C7-AC20-EFCE2175077B@microsoft.com...[color=green]
> >I am also running 32 bit Vista and want to upgrade. I already tried to, but
> > when I tried putting the upgrade in, it says Offer Not Found. And yes, my
> > computer is 64 bit capable. My copy of Vista came with the laptop.[/color]
>[/color]

"Brandon" <Brandon@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:75AB3F61-D8A7-4F95-AD0C-23A2616ED983@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
>I have a quad core processor in my desktop and home premium 32 bit on it.
>I
> looked at the architecture for the processor to make sure that it was 64
> bit
> capable and it ws x86 instead of x64. according to microsoft's site, x64
> is
> required to run 64 bit Vista. But intel says that all of the quad cores
> can
> run 64 bit OEMs. Which is right?
>[/color]


Hello Brandon,

If you looked from within your 32 bit install, then it would say x86 as
architecture, as you have installed a 32 bit OS.

Don't worry though, all of the quad-cores are fully 64 bit capable, as are
the Core 2 Duos.

--
Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

I want to upgrade to 64 bit of Windows Vista Ultimate. Can I download it or
order it for free. My Computer is ASUS OEM.

If a free upgrade is available (and it almost certainly is not available) it
would have to come from ASUS. And even if one is available you cannot
upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit, you would have to wipe the system clean and
start all over again to install the 64-bit version.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] [email]rgharper******.com[/email]
* NEW! Catch my blog ... [url]http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/[/url]
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
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"Andre Christanto" <Andre [email]Christanto@discussions.microsoft.com[/email]> wrote in
message news:2EC3D86C-5A82-44E3-A0D2-1713F7AA4A76@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
>I want to upgrade to 64 bit of Windows Vista Ultimate. Can I download it or
> order it for free. My Computer is ASUS OEM.[/color]

Why would you have any desire to run 64 bit version, did you find some hidden
source of programs or what. The vast majority of programers will continue to
solely use 32 bit version. Money makes programers happy.

Now if you really want 64 bit then why don't you talk to Apple. Stop
wasting time with chasing 64 bit.
--
BABB


"guitardude" wrote:
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> Hi, I am currently running 32 bit Vista Home Premium, but I am considering
> upgrading to Vista Ultimate and the 64 bit version if I can. How do I find
> out If my hardware can support a 64 bit OS? Thanks in advance,
> guitardude
>
>[/color]

MS has a setup program that will test your system to see if it is capable of
running the 64 bit. Good luck not very many hardware producers actually have
software updates to support the 64.
--
BABB


"guitardude" wrote:
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> Hi, I am currently running 32 bit Vista Home Premium, but I am considering
> upgrading to Vista Ultimate and the 64 bit version if I can. How do I find
> out If my hardware can support a 64 bit OS? Thanks in advance,
> guitardude
>
>[/color]

i have a amd phenom quadcore cpu. will that work with 64 bit vista because i
bought vista a while ago and it keeps freezing during instalation. it is not
an upgrade. it is a newly built pc and i am putting a full version of vista
on it from nothing. what else could the problem be?

Most likely you have a device that causes the freezeup. Also phenom cpu's
have not so good marriage with Vista 64 bit. To help I need to know
specifics like before installing 64 was your HD cmpletely clean. If you have
a full version of 64 was the install disk completely clean ? If it's an
older version of 64 it could have very few drivers. Vista is a hungry OS.
Best bet if you have someone who has an intel 64 capable I's have them test
the disk.

1. Completely clean HD
2. Install disk is it clean, no smodges, scratches or such. The 64 version
is very fussy if the above are not clean it will lock up.
3. Do you have any other OS's, like windows XP or such, if so load it you
may have a processor problem.
4. Did you know that an intel Q6600 cpu does circles around the AMD, no AMD
can compare to it. The CPU can run anything.

If this helps great. But welcome to the extremely fussy OS called Vista.
--
BABB


"shane" wrote:
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>
> i have a amd phenom quadcore cpu. will that work with 64 bit vista because i
> bought vista a while ago and it keeps freezing during instalation. it is not
> an upgrade. it is a newly built pc and i am putting a full version of vista
> on it from nothing. what else could the problem be?[/color]

Hi!

I'm currently running 32 bit vista. I got Vista Ultimate and I dont know how
to upgrade to 64 bit, I have a Intel Core 2 duo CPU E8500 3,16 GHz and I have
4 Gb ram. Hoping for answers!

All good advice here, but just because you can doesn't necessarily mean you
should.

Check out your applications first - There are some that haven't been written
for 64 bit. (Regedit, ZoneLabs firewall to name but two). Of course they may
be OK now - I lost faith with them and found other solutions when they
weren't going to work with 64 bit and haven't checked back.

Bob

"guitardude" wrote:
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> Hi, I am currently running 32 bit Vista Home Premium, but I am considering
> upgrading to Vista Ultimate and the 64 bit version if I can. How do I find
> out If my hardware can support a 64 bit OS? Thanks in advance,
> guitardude
>
>[/color]