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Windows Forum / Windows Vista / General Topics / May 2008Bought 64bit instead of 32bit
Hey there. I recently purchased an OEM version of Vista Home Premium 64bit. Stupid mistake, as my machine (AMD Athlon64 5600+X2 Dual Core, 4gb ram) can only run 32bit. Since I was already running a "lite version" of the 32bit software in my pc, I decided to enter the license key and activate the program. I have downloaded all updates available through WU, but so far no SP1. I checked the forum and followed some instructions about updating drivers etc in order to finally get SP1 through WU, but have had no success so far. Since my "lite version" is missing some components, I was wondering if there is anyway I can get the correct 32bit version from Microsoft, after all my license key should be go for both 64bit and 32bit. Any help will be greatly appreciated! :D  Signaturechokeman http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/935791/ Above is the link for the differnet ways to obtain, and versions of SP1 SignatureMick Murphy - Qld - Australia > Hey there. > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Any help will be greatly appreciated! :D Thanks for the links. I have followed all the steps but during the SP1 installation I receive an error message "An internal error occurred while installing the service pack", error 0x8007000D. I tried Microsoft's solutions, available on 'Error message when you try to install Windows Vista Service Pack 1: \"Installation was not successful\" or \"An internal error occurred while installing the service pack\"' (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947366), but still no success. I guess this has something to do with the Vista Lite I'm running and its missing components? Any clue if I can download the correct Vista 32bit version from Microsoft and install it using my license key (which came with the 64bit CD I recently bought)? Signaturechokeman chokeman;716912 Wrote: > Hey there. > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Any help will be greatly appreciated! :D Your system is a 64bit system and if you want to use all of your 4gig of memory, your only choice is the 64bit version you currently have. Signaturez3r010 - *-Core2 Quad Q6600 G0 -* - *-Gigabyte GA-X38-DS5-* - *-4Gb Patriot PC2-6400 EP 4-4-4-12-* - *-2x Asus Extreme 8600GT 512MB-* - *-4x Xerox 19" Widesreen TFT's -* > Hey there. > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Any help will be greatly appreciated! :D Your machine is 64 bit, The only difference (Disadvantage) with running the 64 bit version is that some older hardware will not be supported with drivers and some software may not be compatible, these things depend on your chosen uses for the machine. What is telling you the machine cannot run it? If you are trying to upgrade or install parts of the system on what is already there sure, it will not allow you to mix components, you would have to completely remove and reinstall, but it does seem like your are asking two questions mixed together. I am not sure that entering valid license key for a "Better" version will trigger a download of additional components. Perhaps if you detail what you believe is missing someone can answer. >> Hey there. >> [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > components. Perhaps if you detail what you believe is missing someone > can answer. The OP probably has a driver that is incompatible with SP1. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948343 Signature"Fair use is not merely a nice concept--it is a federal law based on free speech rights under the First Amendment and is a cornerstone of the creativity and innovation that is a hallmark of this country. Consumer rights in the digital age are not frivolous." - Maura Corbett DRM and unintended consequences: http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/security/?p=435&tag=nl.e101 Hey guys, thanks a lot for the answers. I bought the 64bit Vista because I thought my system was 64bit - which you guys just confirmed, thanks. However I could not install the program. After doing some reasearch, I found something about having to either uninstall my Vista 32bit before installing 64bit, or having XP running on the PC in order to install the 64bit version. I'd like to avoid both scenarios, if possible. Anyway, it seems like 64bit is not the best option for my needs, but that's the version I bought. Since I know the same license key can be used for 32bit and 64bit, I was wondering if there is anyway I can contact Microsoft and get them to send me a 32bit Vista to be installed on the same machine and with the same license key I already have. Right now I'm running an authenticated Vista Lite 32bit, but there are some components missing (like Windows Defender and all the system sounds) and I am not able to install SP1. That's why I'm trying to get a hold of a full Vista Home Premium 32bit to use with my current license key. Any suggestions? Once again, thanks a lot for taking the time to help. I really appreciate it! Signaturechokeman >Right now I'm running an authenticated Vista Lite 32bit, but there are >some components missing (like Windows Defender and all the system [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >Once again, thanks a lot for taking the time to help. I really >appreciate it! From what I know theres no such thing as a Vista lite. While you can use a program like vlite to remove some parts of vista it seems like you wouldn't of know how to do that (sorry). If you could then a reinstall would be no hastle. If you want to full 32 bit on your machine your going to have to format and start from sratch. On that basis you might just as well just install the 64bit version of vista. Tops I'd say 1 hour - just remember to backup everything you want to keep. I've got 32 on this machine and 64 on my other. Both seem exactly the same - you woulldn't tell unless you looked at the system info. Rich Rich;717369 Wrote: > From what I know theres no such thing as a Vista lite. While you can > use a program like vlite to remove some parts of vista it seems like > you wouldn't of know how to do that (sorry). If you could then a > reinstall would be no hastle. > > Rich Hi Rich. The Vista Lite version I'm referring to was dled from the net, if you know what I mean ;) The bottom line is I wanted my machine with Vista 64bit, but I'm concerned about the hardware and software incompatibility issues. That's why I changed my mind - perhaps a bit too late - and decided to go with 32bit. However I do not have the full program to install, only my "Lite Version". John Wrote: > That is only true for the retail version of Vista. > It does not apply to the OEM version. Really? Oh well, then I guess I will keep my Lite Version running until I finally decided to format everything and install my recently purchased 64bit OEM version. Once again, thanks a lot for your help guys, much appreciated! Signaturechokeman > Rich;717369 Wrote: >> From what I know theres no such thing as a Vista lite. While you can [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > Once again, thanks a lot for your help guys, much appreciated! Well one way to "Try" these things out is to install a new hard drive, they are not that expensive and it does more or less guarantee you will not run into problems by accidentally making one or the other system unbootable. Good opportunity to blow the dust out of the heatsinks and stuff... but always hold the fans still if you use air, too much speed can damage them and or the electronics. > Anyway, it seems like 64bit is not the best option for my needs, but > that's the version I bought. Since I know the same license key can be [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > chokeman That is only true for the retail version of Vista. It does not apply to the OEM version. |
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