Installing Vista Ultimate 64-bit

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Hey guys I am having trouble installing Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition
on my computer. I have a Dell E520 with a Intel Core 2 CPU at 2.13 ghz and 4
gigs of RAM. When I insert the 64-bit CD it says "Setup can not run on this
version of the Operating System. To install Windows please try booting from
the install media." I am currently running Vista Home Premium 32-bit and just
want to upgrade. Setup works if I try to install the 32-bit version of
Ultimate however. Do I not have the specs needed to install 64-bit? Thanks!
 
Re: Installing Vista Ultimate 64-bit

You cannot run the 64bit Setup from a 32bit desktop because it is a 64bit
program. You have to boot the computer with the dvd and install that way.
You cannot upgrade Vista 32bit to Vista 64bit anyway. You have to do a
custom installation. If you are going to install to the same volume you are
now using VHP on then use the Windows Easy Transfer wizard to save your
files and settings to intermediate storage and then restore them after
Ultimate is up and running. You will have to reinstall your apps anyway.

"dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EEEAA4D5-5ECF-40D3-96D2-D13B39DF4C9C@microsoft.com...
> Hey guys I am having trouble installing Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit
> edition
> on my computer. I have a Dell E520 with a Intel Core 2 CPU at 2.13 ghz and
> 4
> gigs of RAM. When I insert the 64-bit CD it says "Setup can not run on
> this
> version of the Operating System. To install Windows please try booting
> from
> the install media." I am currently running Vista Home Premium 32-bit and
> just
> want to upgrade. Setup works if I try to install the 32-bit version of
> Ultimate however. Do I not have the specs needed to install 64-bit?
> Thanks!
>
 
Re: Installing Vista Ultimate 64-bit

OK, thanks. I am not very techy though, how do I boot from the dvd? Also,
should I go through all the trouble to install this or just upgrade to the
Ultimate 32-bit? I was under the impression that the 64-bit would take more
advantage of the system's specs. Please let me know if it is worth it. Thanks!

"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:

> You cannot run the 64bit Setup from a 32bit desktop because it is a 64bit
> program. You have to boot the computer with the dvd and install that way.
> You cannot upgrade Vista 32bit to Vista 64bit anyway. You have to do a
> custom installation. If you are going to install to the same volume you are
> now using VHP on then use the Windows Easy Transfer wizard to save your
> files and settings to intermediate storage and then restore them after
> Ultimate is up and running. You will have to reinstall your apps anyway.
>
> "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:EEEAA4D5-5ECF-40D3-96D2-D13B39DF4C9C@microsoft.com...
> > Hey guys I am having trouble installing Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit
> > edition
> > on my computer. I have a Dell E520 with a Intel Core 2 CPU at 2.13 ghz and
> > 4
> > gigs of RAM. When I insert the 64-bit CD it says "Setup can not run on
> > this
> > version of the Operating System. To install Windows please try booting
> > from
> > the install media." I am currently running Vista Home Premium 32-bit and
> > just
> > want to upgrade. Setup works if I try to install the 32-bit version of
> > Ultimate however. Do I not have the specs needed to install 64-bit?
> > Thanks!
> >
>
 
Re: Installing Vista Ultimate 64-bit

Unless I misunderstand what you wrote, you have Windows Vista Home Premium
32 bit runnung and you are trying to do an install of Windows Vista Ultimate
64 bit. This will not work.

Start the computer from power-off, insert the DVD and run the setup from
the DVD. You will have to install Vista 64 bit to a different partition or a
different HD from Vista 32 bit. Alternately, you can delete the present
installation and install to a clean drive.

There are instructions for doing this on various Internet sites. If you let
us know what you want to do, someone can provide more detailed suggestions.
I am far too lazy to provide instructions for all possible scenarios.

Tom
MSMVP 1998-2007

"dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EEEAA4D5-5ECF-40D3-96D2-D13B39DF4C9C@microsoft.com...
> Hey guys I am having trouble installing Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit
> edition
> on my computer. I have a Dell E520 with a Intel Core 2 CPU at 2.13 ghz and
> 4
> gigs of RAM. When I insert the 64-bit CD it says "Setup can not run on
> this
> version of the Operating System. To install Windows please try booting
> from
> the install media." I am currently running Vista Home Premium 32-bit and
> just
> want to upgrade. Setup works if I try to install the 32-bit version of
> Ultimate however. Do I not have the specs needed to install 64-bit?
> Thanks!
>
 
Re: Installing Vista Ultimate 64-bit

Make sure that the dvd drive is ahead of the hdd in the boot order in the
BIOS. Once you do that, insert the dvd in the drive tray and restart the
computer. When you see the message "press any key to boot from the dvd..."
press a key. That is the only time you respond to that message. The next
times the computer reboots you will not want to boot from the dvd all over
again so you will let that message time out.

"dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:52297CEA-57FE-4DB3-B097-02FE5D8DC06A@microsoft.com...
> OK, thanks. I am not very techy though, how do I boot from the dvd? Also,
> should I go through all the trouble to install this or just upgrade to the
> Ultimate 32-bit? I was under the impression that the 64-bit would take
> more
> advantage of the system's specs. Please let me know if it is worth it.
> Thanks!
>
> "Colin Barnhorst" wrote:
>
>> You cannot run the 64bit Setup from a 32bit desktop because it is a 64bit
>> program. You have to boot the computer with the dvd and install that
>> way.
>> You cannot upgrade Vista 32bit to Vista 64bit anyway. You have to do a
>> custom installation. If you are going to install to the same volume you
>> are
>> now using VHP on then use the Windows Easy Transfer wizard to save your
>> files and settings to intermediate storage and then restore them after
>> Ultimate is up and running. You will have to reinstall your apps anyway.
>>
>> "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:EEEAA4D5-5ECF-40D3-96D2-D13B39DF4C9C@microsoft.com...
>> > Hey guys I am having trouble installing Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit
>> > edition
>> > on my computer. I have a Dell E520 with a Intel Core 2 CPU at 2.13 ghz
>> > and
>> > 4
>> > gigs of RAM. When I insert the 64-bit CD it says "Setup can not run on
>> > this
>> > version of the Operating System. To install Windows please try booting
>> > from
>> > the install media." I am currently running Vista Home Premium 32-bit
>> > and
>> > just
>> > want to upgrade. Setup works if I try to install the 32-bit version of
>> > Ultimate however. Do I not have the specs needed to install 64-bit?
>> > Thanks!
>> >
>>
 
Re: Installing Vista Ultimate 64-bit

Whether it is worth migrating to x64 is up to you. Since you have 4GB I
think it is. Remember, though, that you need 64bit drivers for the devices
on your computer and may need 64bit versions of one or two programs. Why
don't you take some time to check some websites to be sure that you can get
everything you need?

"dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:52297CEA-57FE-4DB3-B097-02FE5D8DC06A@microsoft.com...
> OK, thanks. I am not very techy though, how do I boot from the dvd? Also,
> should I go through all the trouble to install this or just upgrade to the
> Ultimate 32-bit? I was under the impression that the 64-bit would take
> more
> advantage of the system's specs. Please let me know if it is worth it.
> Thanks!
>
> "Colin Barnhorst" wrote:
>
>> You cannot run the 64bit Setup from a 32bit desktop because it is a 64bit
>> program. You have to boot the computer with the dvd and install that
>> way.
>> You cannot upgrade Vista 32bit to Vista 64bit anyway. You have to do a
>> custom installation. If you are going to install to the same volume you
>> are
>> now using VHP on then use the Windows Easy Transfer wizard to save your
>> files and settings to intermediate storage and then restore them after
>> Ultimate is up and running. You will have to reinstall your apps anyway.
>>
>> "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:EEEAA4D5-5ECF-40D3-96D2-D13B39DF4C9C@microsoft.com...
>> > Hey guys I am having trouble installing Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit
>> > edition
>> > on my computer. I have a Dell E520 with a Intel Core 2 CPU at 2.13 ghz
>> > and
>> > 4
>> > gigs of RAM. When I insert the 64-bit CD it says "Setup can not run on
>> > this
>> > version of the Operating System. To install Windows please try booting
>> > from
>> > the install media." I am currently running Vista Home Premium 32-bit
>> > and
>> > just
>> > want to upgrade. Setup works if I try to install the 32-bit version of
>> > Ultimate however. Do I not have the specs needed to install 64-bit?
>> > Thanks!
>> >
>>
 
Re: Installing Vista Ultimate 64-bit

Tom, you are correct. What I would like to do is get rid of Home Premium
32-bit and upgrade to Ultimate 64-bit. How do I go about uninstalling the
32-bit and then upgrading to the 64-bit? Thanks!

"Tom Ferguson" wrote:

> Unless I misunderstand what you wrote, you have Windows Vista Home Premium
> 32 bit runnung and you are trying to do an install of Windows Vista Ultimate
> 64 bit. This will not work.
>
> Start the computer from power-off, insert the DVD and run the setup from
> the DVD. You will have to install Vista 64 bit to a different partition or a
> different HD from Vista 32 bit. Alternately, you can delete the present
> installation and install to a clean drive.
>
> There are instructions for doing this on various Internet sites. If you let
> us know what you want to do, someone can provide more detailed suggestions.
> I am far too lazy to provide instructions for all possible scenarios.
>
> Tom
> MSMVP 1998-2007
>
> "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:EEEAA4D5-5ECF-40D3-96D2-D13B39DF4C9C@microsoft.com...
> > Hey guys I am having trouble installing Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit
> > edition
> > on my computer. I have a Dell E520 with a Intel Core 2 CPU at 2.13 ghz and
> > 4
> > gigs of RAM. When I insert the 64-bit CD it says "Setup can not run on
> > this
> > version of the Operating System. To install Windows please try booting
> > from
> > the install media." I am currently running Vista Home Premium 32-bit and
> > just
> > want to upgrade. Setup works if I try to install the 32-bit version of
> > Ultimate however. Do I not have the specs needed to install 64-bit?
> > Thanks!
> >
>
>
 
Re: Installing Vista Ultimate 64-bit

You don't uninstall it. When you boot with the 64bit dvd you will have the
drive tools available to remove, recreate, and format partitions. Remove
the partition with VHP on it, create a new one in its place for VU x64 and
just install.

You haven't said whether your VU product key is upgrade or standard. If it
is an upgrade key then you need to leave VHP in place until after you have
entered the VU pk. At that point Setup will search your computer, find the
VHP installation, and proceed. From that point on you no longer need the
VHP installation and can delete its partition.

"dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A2325E28-F59A-44B6-BE8A-9ABE56747869@microsoft.com...
> Tom, you are correct. What I would like to do is get rid of Home Premium
> 32-bit and upgrade to Ultimate 64-bit. How do I go about uninstalling the
> 32-bit and then upgrading to the 64-bit? Thanks!
>
> "Tom Ferguson" wrote:
>
>> Unless I misunderstand what you wrote, you have Windows Vista Home
>> Premium
>> 32 bit runnung and you are trying to do an install of Windows Vista
>> Ultimate
>> 64 bit. This will not work.
>>
>> Start the computer from power-off, insert the DVD and run the setup from
>> the DVD. You will have to install Vista 64 bit to a different partition
>> or a
>> different HD from Vista 32 bit. Alternately, you can delete the present
>> installation and install to a clean drive.
>>
>> There are instructions for doing this on various Internet sites. If you
>> let
>> us know what you want to do, someone can provide more detailed
>> suggestions.
>> I am far too lazy to provide instructions for all possible scenarios.
>>
>> Tom
>> MSMVP 1998-2007
>>
>> "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:EEEAA4D5-5ECF-40D3-96D2-D13B39DF4C9C@microsoft.com...
>> > Hey guys I am having trouble installing Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit
>> > edition
>> > on my computer. I have a Dell E520 with a Intel Core 2 CPU at 2.13 ghz
>> > and
>> > 4
>> > gigs of RAM. When I insert the 64-bit CD it says "Setup can not run on
>> > this
>> > version of the Operating System. To install Windows please try booting
>> > from
>> > the install media." I am currently running Vista Home Premium 32-bit
>> > and
>> > just
>> > want to upgrade. Setup works if I try to install the 32-bit version of
>> > Ultimate however. Do I not have the specs needed to install 64-bit?
>> > Thanks!
>> >
>>
>>
 
Re: Installing Vista Ultimate 64-bit

Actually, a little bit more information is needed to give you the correct
instructions:

1. Is your Vista Home Premium OEM, Retail Full Version, or an Upgrade?

The answer to this determines the path to x64.
With VHP OEM, I believe you cannot "upgrade" or "migrate" to x64. You are
required to buy a Full or Upgrade license. Best to talk to the vendor who
sold you the system. This may be causing your error message.
With VHP Upgrade, you must first wipe your hard drive and re-install a valid
upgrade path OS on your system: XP SP2, W2K, etc. Then, you custom install
x64 using you Ultimate PK.
With VHP Full Version, you do as others stated by booting from the dvd and
selecting custom install.
Installation instructions:
A good review of this article is important:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/



"dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EEEAA4D5-5ECF-40D3-96D2-D13B39DF4C9C@microsoft.com...
> Hey guys I am having trouble installing Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit
edition
> on my computer. I have a Dell E520 with a Intel Core 2 CPU at 2.13 ghz and
4
> gigs of RAM. When I insert the 64-bit CD it says "Setup can not run on
this
> version of the Operating System. To install Windows please try booting
from
> the install media." I am currently running Vista Home Premium 32-bit and
just
> want to upgrade. Setup works if I try to install the 32-bit version of
> Ultimate however. Do I not have the specs needed to install 64-bit?
Thanks!
>
 
Re: Installing Vista Ultimate 64-bit

With an upgrade product key and an x64 dvd the user still boots with the dvd
and enters the pk just like he does with a full edition pk. Unlike when
booting with the the x86 dvd, the user is NOT instructed to run Setup from
the existing Windows. That only happens with the x86 dvd. Instead x64
Setup verifies that an eligible copy of Windows is installed and then
proceeds exactly as if booting with a full edition pk. From that point on
the user has access to the disk tools and can perform a clean install in the
classic sense.

It is only with the x86 dvd that an upgrade pk requires running Setup from
an existing Windows. When Setup is run from within an existing Windows the
disk tools are not available and that's why the well-known workaround is
needed if the user wants to perform a classic clean install with an upgrade
pk.

"Mark" <jmhonzell@nospam.insightbb.com> wrote in message
news:%23rF4AUqgIHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Actually, a little bit more information is needed to give you the correct
> instructions:
>
> 1. Is your Vista Home Premium OEM, Retail Full Version, or an Upgrade?
>
> The answer to this determines the path to x64.
> With VHP OEM, I believe you cannot "upgrade" or "migrate" to x64. You are
> required to buy a Full or Upgrade license. Best to talk to the vendor who
> sold you the system. This may be causing your error message.
> With VHP Upgrade, you must first wipe your hard drive and re-install a
> valid
> upgrade path OS on your system: XP SP2, W2K, etc. Then, you custom install
> x64 using you Ultimate PK.
> With VHP Full Version, you do as others stated by booting from the dvd and
> selecting custom install.
> Installation instructions:
> A good review of this article is important:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
>
>
>
> "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:EEEAA4D5-5ECF-40D3-96D2-D13B39DF4C9C@microsoft.com...
>> Hey guys I am having trouble installing Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit
> edition
>> on my computer. I have a Dell E520 with a Intel Core 2 CPU at 2.13 ghz
>> and
> 4
>> gigs of RAM. When I insert the 64-bit CD it says "Setup can not run on
> this
>> version of the Operating System. To install Windows please try booting
> from
>> the install media." I am currently running Vista Home Premium 32-bit and
> just
>> want to upgrade. Setup works if I try to install the 32-bit version of
>> Ultimate however. Do I not have the specs needed to install 64-bit?
> Thanks!
>>
>
>
 
Re: Installing Vista Ultimate 64-bit


http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/

(My point about an upgrade PK is that you must revert to XP prior to using
it to install x64 from Vista x86.)



Copied directly from the Microsoft site:

Installing a 64-bit version of Windows Vista on a computer that is running a
32-bit version of Windows Vista



If you have purchased an Upgrade license together with a Windows Vista DVD,
you must use one of the following methods:



Method 1
Purchase a full version of the 64-bit version of Windows Vista.



Method 2
1. Remove the 32-bit version of Windows Vista.
2. Install Windows XP.

3. Install the 64-bit version of Windows Vista by using an installation
method that is listed earlier in this article.



If you have purchased a full license together with a Windows Vista DVD,
follow these steps:

1. Back up all the data and settings by using Windows Easy Transfer. Windows
Easy Transfer is available on the Windows Vista DVD. However, you must use
the version that is on the Windows Vista DVD for your currently installed
32-bit version of Windows Vista.

2. Insert the 64-bit version of Windows Vista into the system DVD drive, and
then restart the computer.

3. Start Windows Vista Setup from the DVD when you are prompted.
Note You must start Windows Vista Setup by starting the computer from the
Windows Vista 64-bit DVD. The installation package will not run on a 32-bit
operating system.

4. When you are prompted during Windows Vista Setup, remember to select
Custom as your installation choice.

5. When the installation is complete, you can restore the data from its
backup location.


"Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:48153015-E1FA-4DF6-8DDF-E69C6D010B46@microsoft.com...
> With an upgrade product key and an x64 dvd the user still boots with the
dvd
> and enters the pk just like he does with a full edition pk. Unlike when
> booting with the the x86 dvd, the user is NOT instructed to run Setup from
> the existing Windows. That only happens with the x86 dvd. Instead x64
> Setup verifies that an eligible copy of Windows is installed and then
> proceeds exactly as if booting with a full edition pk. From that point on
> the user has access to the disk tools and can perform a clean install in
the
> classic sense.
>
> It is only with the x86 dvd that an upgrade pk requires running Setup from
> an existing Windows. When Setup is run from within an existing Windows
the
> disk tools are not available and that's why the well-known workaround is
> needed if the user wants to perform a classic clean install with an
upgrade
> pk.
>
> "Mark" <jmhonzell@nospam.insightbb.com> wrote in message
> news:%23rF4AUqgIHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> > Actually, a little bit more information is needed to give you the
correct
> > instructions:
> >
> > 1. Is your Vista Home Premium OEM, Retail Full Version, or an Upgrade?
> >
> > The answer to this determines the path to x64.
> > With VHP OEM, I believe you cannot "upgrade" or "migrate" to x64. You
are
> > required to buy a Full or Upgrade license. Best to talk to the vendor
who
> > sold you the system. This may be causing your error message.
> > With VHP Upgrade, you must first wipe your hard drive and re-install a
> > valid
> > upgrade path OS on your system: XP SP2, W2K, etc. Then, you custom
install
> > x64 using you Ultimate PK.
> > With VHP Full Version, you do as others stated by booting from the dvd
and
> > selecting custom install.
> > Installation instructions:
> > A good review of this article is important:
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
> >
> >
> >
> > "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:EEEAA4D5-5ECF-40D3-96D2-D13B39DF4C9C@microsoft.com...
> >> Hey guys I am having trouble installing Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit
> > edition
> >> on my computer. I have a Dell E520 with a Intel Core 2 CPU at 2.13 ghz
> >> and
> > 4
> >> gigs of RAM. When I insert the 64-bit CD it says "Setup can not run on

> > this
> >> version of the Operating System. To install Windows please try booting
> > from
> >> the install media." I am currently running Vista Home Premium 32-bit
and
> > just
> >> want to upgrade. Setup works if I try to install the 32-bit version of
> >> Ultimate however. Do I not have the specs needed to install 64-bit?
> > Thanks!
> >>
> >
> >
>
 
Re: Installing Vista Ultimate 64-bit

OK, I bought the full version of Vista Ultimate from Best Buy not from the
upgrade site. Also, how do I boot the computer from the DVD? Sorry I am not
very tech saavy! So when I boot from the dvd I will unistall Home Premium
32-bit first then install Ultimate 64-bit? I will also lose all of my
applications correct? What about like all of my Office applications? Do I
need to backup all my music and documents?

"Mark" wrote:

>
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
>
> (My point about an upgrade PK is that you must revert to XP prior to using
> it to install x64 from Vista x86.)
>
>
>
> Copied directly from the Microsoft site:
>
> Installing a 64-bit version of Windows Vista on a computer that is running a
> 32-bit version of Windows Vista
>
>
>
> If you have purchased an Upgrade license together with a Windows Vista DVD,
> you must use one of the following methods:
>
>
>
> Method 1
> Purchase a full version of the 64-bit version of Windows Vista.
>
>
>
> Method 2
> 1. Remove the 32-bit version of Windows Vista.
> 2. Install Windows XP.
>
> 3. Install the 64-bit version of Windows Vista by using an installation
> method that is listed earlier in this article.
>
>
>
> If you have purchased a full license together with a Windows Vista DVD,
> follow these steps:
>
> 1. Back up all the data and settings by using Windows Easy Transfer. Windows
> Easy Transfer is available on the Windows Vista DVD. However, you must use
> the version that is on the Windows Vista DVD for your currently installed
> 32-bit version of Windows Vista.
>
> 2. Insert the 64-bit version of Windows Vista into the system DVD drive, and
> then restart the computer.
>
> 3. Start Windows Vista Setup from the DVD when you are prompted.
> Note You must start Windows Vista Setup by starting the computer from the
> Windows Vista 64-bit DVD. The installation package will not run on a 32-bit
> operating system.
>
> 4. When you are prompted during Windows Vista Setup, remember to select
> Custom as your installation choice.
>
> 5. When the installation is complete, you can restore the data from its
> backup location.
>
>
> "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:48153015-E1FA-4DF6-8DDF-E69C6D010B46@microsoft.com...
> > With an upgrade product key and an x64 dvd the user still boots with the
> dvd
> > and enters the pk just like he does with a full edition pk. Unlike when
> > booting with the the x86 dvd, the user is NOT instructed to run Setup from
> > the existing Windows. That only happens with the x86 dvd. Instead x64
> > Setup verifies that an eligible copy of Windows is installed and then
> > proceeds exactly as if booting with a full edition pk. From that point on
> > the user has access to the disk tools and can perform a clean install in
> the
> > classic sense.
> >
> > It is only with the x86 dvd that an upgrade pk requires running Setup from
> > an existing Windows. When Setup is run from within an existing Windows
> the
> > disk tools are not available and that's why the well-known workaround is
> > needed if the user wants to perform a classic clean install with an
> upgrade
> > pk.
> >
> > "Mark" <jmhonzell@nospam.insightbb.com> wrote in message
> > news:%23rF4AUqgIHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> > > Actually, a little bit more information is needed to give you the
> correct
> > > instructions:
> > >
> > > 1. Is your Vista Home Premium OEM, Retail Full Version, or an Upgrade?
> > >
> > > The answer to this determines the path to x64.
> > > With VHP OEM, I believe you cannot "upgrade" or "migrate" to x64. You
> are
> > > required to buy a Full or Upgrade license. Best to talk to the vendor
> who
> > > sold you the system. This may be causing your error message.
> > > With VHP Upgrade, you must first wipe your hard drive and re-install a
> > > valid
> > > upgrade path OS on your system: XP SP2, W2K, etc. Then, you custom
> install
> > > x64 using you Ultimate PK.
> > > With VHP Full Version, you do as others stated by booting from the dvd
> and
> > > selecting custom install.
> > > Installation instructions:
> > > A good review of this article is important:
> > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:EEEAA4D5-5ECF-40D3-96D2-D13B39DF4C9C@microsoft.com...
> > >> Hey guys I am having trouble installing Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit
> > > edition
> > >> on my computer. I have a Dell E520 with a Intel Core 2 CPU at 2.13 ghz
> > >> and
> > > 4
> > >> gigs of RAM. When I insert the 64-bit CD it says "Setup can not run on
>
> > > this
> > >> version of the Operating System. To install Windows please try booting
> > > from
> > >> the install media." I am currently running Vista Home Premium 32-bit
> and
> > > just
> > >> want to upgrade. Setup works if I try to install the 32-bit version of
> > >> Ultimate however. Do I not have the specs needed to install 64-bit?
> > > Thanks!
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
 
Re: Installing Vista Ultimate 64-bit

Make sure that the cd drive is ahead of the hard drive in the boot order in
the Bios. Then insert the dvd and restart the computer. When you see a
message "Press any key to boot from cd or dvd...." press a key. The
computer will boot from the dvd and you will be into Vista Setup. As the OS
installs the computer will reboot several times. You will see the same
message about "Press any key...." each time briefly but do not press a key
and the computer will boot from the hard drive and continue installation.

"dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:150EFCBB-8767-4DE4-A4ED-E79E61D33A27@microsoft.com...
> OK, I bought the full version of Vista Ultimate from Best Buy not from the
> upgrade site. Also, how do I boot the computer from the DVD? Sorry I am
> not
> very tech saavy! So when I boot from the dvd I will unistall Home Premium
> 32-bit first then install Ultimate 64-bit? I will also lose all of my
> applications correct? What about like all of my Office applications? Do I
> need to backup all my music and documents?
>
> "Mark" wrote:
>
>>
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
>>
>> (My point about an upgrade PK is that you must revert to XP prior to
>> using
>> it to install x64 from Vista x86.)
>>
>>
>>
>> Copied directly from the Microsoft site:
>>
>> Installing a 64-bit version of Windows Vista on a computer that is
>> running a
>> 32-bit version of Windows Vista
>>
>>
>>
>> If you have purchased an Upgrade license together with a Windows Vista
>> DVD,
>> you must use one of the following methods:
>>
>>
>>
>> Method 1
>> Purchase a full version of the 64-bit version of Windows Vista.
>>
>>
>>
>> Method 2
>> 1. Remove the 32-bit version of Windows Vista.
>> 2. Install Windows XP.
>>
>> 3. Install the 64-bit version of Windows Vista by using an installation
>> method that is listed earlier in this article.
>>
>>
>>
>> If you have purchased a full license together with a Windows Vista DVD,
>> follow these steps:
>>
>> 1. Back up all the data and settings by using Windows Easy Transfer.
>> Windows
>> Easy Transfer is available on the Windows Vista DVD. However, you must
>> use
>> the version that is on the Windows Vista DVD for your currently installed
>> 32-bit version of Windows Vista.
>>
>> 2. Insert the 64-bit version of Windows Vista into the system DVD drive,
>> and
>> then restart the computer.
>>
>> 3. Start Windows Vista Setup from the DVD when you are prompted.
>> Note You must start Windows Vista Setup by starting the computer from the
>> Windows Vista 64-bit DVD. The installation package will not run on a
>> 32-bit
>> operating system.
>>
>> 4. When you are prompted during Windows Vista Setup, remember to select
>> Custom as your installation choice.
>>
>> 5. When the installation is complete, you can restore the data from its
>> backup location.
>>
>>
>> "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:48153015-E1FA-4DF6-8DDF-E69C6D010B46@microsoft.com...
>> > With an upgrade product key and an x64 dvd the user still boots with
>> > the
>> dvd
>> > and enters the pk just like he does with a full edition pk. Unlike
>> > when
>> > booting with the the x86 dvd, the user is NOT instructed to run Setup
>> > from
>> > the existing Windows. That only happens with the x86 dvd. Instead x64
>> > Setup verifies that an eligible copy of Windows is installed and then
>> > proceeds exactly as if booting with a full edition pk. From that point
>> > on
>> > the user has access to the disk tools and can perform a clean install
>> > in
>> the
>> > classic sense.
>> >
>> > It is only with the x86 dvd that an upgrade pk requires running Setup
>> > from
>> > an existing Windows. When Setup is run from within an existing Windows
>> the
>> > disk tools are not available and that's why the well-known workaround
>> > is
>> > needed if the user wants to perform a classic clean install with an
>> upgrade
>> > pk.
>> >
>> > "Mark" <jmhonzell@nospam.insightbb.com> wrote in message
>> > news:%23rF4AUqgIHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> > > Actually, a little bit more information is needed to give you the
>> correct
>> > > instructions:
>> > >
>> > > 1. Is your Vista Home Premium OEM, Retail Full Version, or an
>> > > Upgrade?
>> > >
>> > > The answer to this determines the path to x64.
>> > > With VHP OEM, I believe you cannot "upgrade" or "migrate" to x64. You
>> are
>> > > required to buy a Full or Upgrade license. Best to talk to the vendor
>> who
>> > > sold you the system. This may be causing your error message.
>> > > With VHP Upgrade, you must first wipe your hard drive and re-install
>> > > a
>> > > valid
>> > > upgrade path OS on your system: XP SP2, W2K, etc. Then, you custom
>> install
>> > > x64 using you Ultimate PK.
>> > > With VHP Full Version, you do as others stated by booting from the
>> > > dvd
>> and
>> > > selecting custom install.
>> > > Installation instructions:
>> > > A good review of this article is important:
>> > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > > news:EEEAA4D5-5ECF-40D3-96D2-D13B39DF4C9C@microsoft.com...
>> > >> Hey guys I am having trouble installing Windows Vista Ultimate
>> > >> 64-bit
>> > > edition
>> > >> on my computer. I have a Dell E520 with a Intel Core 2 CPU at 2.13
>> > >> ghz
>> > >> and
>> > > 4
>> > >> gigs of RAM. When I insert the 64-bit CD it says "Setup can not run
>> > >> on
>>
>> > > this
>> > >> version of the Operating System. To install Windows please try
>> > >> booting
>> > > from
>> > >> the install media." I am currently running Vista Home Premium 32-bit
>> and
>> > > just
>> > >> want to upgrade. Setup works if I try to install the 32-bit version
>> > >> of
>> > >> Ultimate however. Do I not have the specs needed to install 64-bit?
>> > > Thanks!
>> > >>
>> > >
>> > >
>> >
>>
>>
>>
 
Re: Installing Vista Ultimate 64-bit

Since you have the full version, as mentioned earlier, you delete the
partition with VHP, create a new partition, format and then continue with
the install of VU

"dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:150EFCBB-8767-4DE4-A4ED-E79E61D33A27@microsoft.com...
> OK, I bought the full version of Vista Ultimate from Best Buy not from the
> upgrade site. Also, how do I boot the computer from the DVD? Sorry I am
> not
> very tech saavy! So when I boot from the dvd I will unistall Home Premium
> 32-bit first then install Ultimate 64-bit? I will also lose all of my
> applications correct? What about like all of my Office applications? Do I
> need to backup all my music and documents?
>
> "Mark" wrote:
>
>>
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
>>
>> (My point about an upgrade PK is that you must revert to XP prior to
>> using
>> it to install x64 from Vista x86.)
>>
>>
>>
>> Copied directly from the Microsoft site:
>>
>> Installing a 64-bit version of Windows Vista on a computer that is
>> running a
>> 32-bit version of Windows Vista
>>
>>
>>
>> If you have purchased an Upgrade license together with a Windows Vista
>> DVD,
>> you must use one of the following methods:
>>
>>
>>
>> Method 1
>> Purchase a full version of the 64-bit version of Windows Vista.
>>
>>
>>
>> Method 2
>> 1. Remove the 32-bit version of Windows Vista.
>> 2. Install Windows XP.
>>
>> 3. Install the 64-bit version of Windows Vista by using an installation
>> method that is listed earlier in this article.
>>
>>
>>
>> If you have purchased a full license together with a Windows Vista DVD,
>> follow these steps:
>>
>> 1. Back up all the data and settings by using Windows Easy Transfer.
>> Windows
>> Easy Transfer is available on the Windows Vista DVD. However, you must
>> use
>> the version that is on the Windows Vista DVD for your currently installed
>> 32-bit version of Windows Vista.
>>
>> 2. Insert the 64-bit version of Windows Vista into the system DVD drive,
>> and
>> then restart the computer.
>>
>> 3. Start Windows Vista Setup from the DVD when you are prompted.
>> Note You must start Windows Vista Setup by starting the computer from the
>> Windows Vista 64-bit DVD. The installation package will not run on a
>> 32-bit
>> operating system.
>>
>> 4. When you are prompted during Windows Vista Setup, remember to select
>> Custom as your installation choice.
>>
>> 5. When the installation is complete, you can restore the data from its
>> backup location.
>>
>>
>> "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:48153015-E1FA-4DF6-8DDF-E69C6D010B46@microsoft.com...
>> > With an upgrade product key and an x64 dvd the user still boots with
>> > the
>> dvd
>> > and enters the pk just like he does with a full edition pk. Unlike
>> > when
>> > booting with the the x86 dvd, the user is NOT instructed to run Setup
>> > from
>> > the existing Windows. That only happens with the x86 dvd. Instead x64
>> > Setup verifies that an eligible copy of Windows is installed and then
>> > proceeds exactly as if booting with a full edition pk. From that point
>> > on
>> > the user has access to the disk tools and can perform a clean install
>> > in
>> the
>> > classic sense.
>> >
>> > It is only with the x86 dvd that an upgrade pk requires running Setup
>> > from
>> > an existing Windows. When Setup is run from within an existing Windows
>> the
>> > disk tools are not available and that's why the well-known workaround
>> > is
>> > needed if the user wants to perform a classic clean install with an
>> upgrade
>> > pk.
>> >
>> > "Mark" <jmhonzell@nospam.insightbb.com> wrote in message
>> > news:%23rF4AUqgIHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> > > Actually, a little bit more information is needed to give you the
>> correct
>> > > instructions:
>> > >
>> > > 1. Is your Vista Home Premium OEM, Retail Full Version, or an
>> > > Upgrade?
>> > >
>> > > The answer to this determines the path to x64.
>> > > With VHP OEM, I believe you cannot "upgrade" or "migrate" to x64. You
>> are
>> > > required to buy a Full or Upgrade license. Best to talk to the vendor
>> who
>> > > sold you the system. This may be causing your error message.
>> > > With VHP Upgrade, you must first wipe your hard drive and re-install
>> > > a
>> > > valid
>> > > upgrade path OS on your system: XP SP2, W2K, etc. Then, you custom
>> install
>> > > x64 using you Ultimate PK.
>> > > With VHP Full Version, you do as others stated by booting from the
>> > > dvd
>> and
>> > > selecting custom install.
>> > > Installation instructions:
>> > > A good review of this article is important:
>> > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > > news:EEEAA4D5-5ECF-40D3-96D2-D13B39DF4C9C@microsoft.com...
>> > >> Hey guys I am having trouble installing Windows Vista Ultimate
>> > >> 64-bit
>> > > edition
>> > >> on my computer. I have a Dell E520 with a Intel Core 2 CPU at 2.13
>> > >> ghz
>> > >> and
>> > > 4
>> > >> gigs of RAM. When I insert the 64-bit CD it says "Setup can not run
>> > >> on
>>
>> > > this
>> > >> version of the Operating System. To install Windows please try
>> > >> booting
>> > > from
>> > >> the install media." I am currently running Vista Home Premium 32-bit
>> and
>> > > just
>> > >> want to upgrade. Setup works if I try to install the 32-bit version
>> > >> of
>> > >> Ultimate however. Do I not have the specs needed to install 64-bit?
>> > > Thanks!
>> > >>
>> > >
>> > >
>> >
>>
>>
>>
 
Re: Installing Vista Ultimate 64-bit

Will I lose all of my music and documents? I know I will have to reinstall
all of my programs though. Also, when I loaded from the CD it went right into
the install. Nothing about partitions came up or anything...

"John Barnes" wrote:

> Since you have the full version, as mentioned earlier, you delete the
> partition with VHP, create a new partition, format and then continue with
> the install of VU
>
> "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:150EFCBB-8767-4DE4-A4ED-E79E61D33A27@microsoft.com...
> > OK, I bought the full version of Vista Ultimate from Best Buy not from the
> > upgrade site. Also, how do I boot the computer from the DVD? Sorry I am
> > not
> > very tech saavy! So when I boot from the dvd I will unistall Home Premium
> > 32-bit first then install Ultimate 64-bit? I will also lose all of my
> > applications correct? What about like all of my Office applications? Do I
> > need to backup all my music and documents?
> >
> > "Mark" wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
> >>
> >> (My point about an upgrade PK is that you must revert to XP prior to
> >> using
> >> it to install x64 from Vista x86.)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Copied directly from the Microsoft site:
> >>
> >> Installing a 64-bit version of Windows Vista on a computer that is
> >> running a
> >> 32-bit version of Windows Vista
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> If you have purchased an Upgrade license together with a Windows Vista
> >> DVD,
> >> you must use one of the following methods:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Method 1
> >> Purchase a full version of the 64-bit version of Windows Vista.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Method 2
> >> 1. Remove the 32-bit version of Windows Vista.
> >> 2. Install Windows XP.
> >>
> >> 3. Install the 64-bit version of Windows Vista by using an installation
> >> method that is listed earlier in this article.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> If you have purchased a full license together with a Windows Vista DVD,
> >> follow these steps:
> >>
> >> 1. Back up all the data and settings by using Windows Easy Transfer.
> >> Windows
> >> Easy Transfer is available on the Windows Vista DVD. However, you must
> >> use
> >> the version that is on the Windows Vista DVD for your currently installed
> >> 32-bit version of Windows Vista.
> >>
> >> 2. Insert the 64-bit version of Windows Vista into the system DVD drive,
> >> and
> >> then restart the computer.
> >>
> >> 3. Start Windows Vista Setup from the DVD when you are prompted.
> >> Note You must start Windows Vista Setup by starting the computer from the
> >> Windows Vista 64-bit DVD. The installation package will not run on a
> >> 32-bit
> >> operating system.
> >>
> >> 4. When you are prompted during Windows Vista Setup, remember to select
> >> Custom as your installation choice.
> >>
> >> 5. When the installation is complete, you can restore the data from its
> >> backup location.
> >>
> >>
> >> "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message
> >> news:48153015-E1FA-4DF6-8DDF-E69C6D010B46@microsoft.com...
> >> > With an upgrade product key and an x64 dvd the user still boots with
> >> > the
> >> dvd
> >> > and enters the pk just like he does with a full edition pk. Unlike
> >> > when
> >> > booting with the the x86 dvd, the user is NOT instructed to run Setup
> >> > from
> >> > the existing Windows. That only happens with the x86 dvd. Instead x64
> >> > Setup verifies that an eligible copy of Windows is installed and then
> >> > proceeds exactly as if booting with a full edition pk. From that point
> >> > on
> >> > the user has access to the disk tools and can perform a clean install
> >> > in
> >> the
> >> > classic sense.
> >> >
> >> > It is only with the x86 dvd that an upgrade pk requires running Setup
> >> > from
> >> > an existing Windows. When Setup is run from within an existing Windows
> >> the
> >> > disk tools are not available and that's why the well-known workaround
> >> > is
> >> > needed if the user wants to perform a classic clean install with an
> >> upgrade
> >> > pk.
> >> >
> >> > "Mark" <jmhonzell@nospam.insightbb.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:%23rF4AUqgIHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >> > > Actually, a little bit more information is needed to give you the
> >> correct
> >> > > instructions:
> >> > >
> >> > > 1. Is your Vista Home Premium OEM, Retail Full Version, or an
> >> > > Upgrade?
> >> > >
> >> > > The answer to this determines the path to x64.
> >> > > With VHP OEM, I believe you cannot "upgrade" or "migrate" to x64. You
> >> are
> >> > > required to buy a Full or Upgrade license. Best to talk to the vendor
> >> who
> >> > > sold you the system. This may be causing your error message.
> >> > > With VHP Upgrade, you must first wipe your hard drive and re-install
> >> > > a
> >> > > valid
> >> > > upgrade path OS on your system: XP SP2, W2K, etc. Then, you custom
> >> install
> >> > > x64 using you Ultimate PK.
> >> > > With VHP Full Version, you do as others stated by booting from the
> >> > > dvd
> >> and
> >> > > selecting custom install.
> >> > > Installation instructions:
> >> > > A good review of this article is important:
> >> > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> > > news:EEEAA4D5-5ECF-40D3-96D2-D13B39DF4C9C@microsoft.com...
> >> > >> Hey guys I am having trouble installing Windows Vista Ultimate
> >> > >> 64-bit
> >> > > edition
> >> > >> on my computer. I have a Dell E520 with a Intel Core 2 CPU at 2.13
> >> > >> ghz
> >> > >> and
> >> > > 4
> >> > >> gigs of RAM. When I insert the 64-bit CD it says "Setup can not run
> >> > >> on
> >>
> >> > > this
> >> > >> version of the Operating System. To install Windows please try
> >> > >> booting
> >> > > from
> >> > >> the install media." I am currently running Vista Home Premium 32-bit
> >> and
> >> > > just
> >> > >> want to upgrade. Setup works if I try to install the 32-bit version
> >> > >> of
> >> > >> Ultimate however. Do I not have the specs needed to install 64-bit?
> >> > > Thanks!
> >> > >>
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
 
Re: Installing Vista Ultimate 64-bit

Review the screenshots from here
http://vistaultimate.windowsreinstall.com/installnewhdd/installnewhdd.htm
to see at what stage the screen comes up showing the available volumes. You
will reach it. Even if only one volume is available.

You will only lose your music and docs if you don't save them first and
restore them after. Use the Windows Easy Transfer wizard to save to
intermediate storage and then use WET again to restore them.

"dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:CB08318B-8409-473B-916B-A2115B86AAB3@microsoft.com...
> Will I lose all of my music and documents? I know I will have to reinstall
> all of my programs though. Also, when I loaded from the CD it went right
> into
> the install. Nothing about partitions came up or anything...
>
> "John Barnes" wrote:
>
>> Since you have the full version, as mentioned earlier, you delete the
>> partition with VHP, create a new partition, format and then continue with
>> the install of VU
>>
>> "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:150EFCBB-8767-4DE4-A4ED-E79E61D33A27@microsoft.com...
>> > OK, I bought the full version of Vista Ultimate from Best Buy not from
>> > the
>> > upgrade site. Also, how do I boot the computer from the DVD? Sorry I am
>> > not
>> > very tech saavy! So when I boot from the dvd I will unistall Home
>> > Premium
>> > 32-bit first then install Ultimate 64-bit? I will also lose all of my
>> > applications correct? What about like all of my Office applications? Do
>> > I
>> > need to backup all my music and documents?
>> >
>> > "Mark" wrote:
>> >
>> >>
>> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
>> >>
>> >> (My point about an upgrade PK is that you must revert to XP prior to
>> >> using
>> >> it to install x64 from Vista x86.)
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Copied directly from the Microsoft site:
>> >>
>> >> Installing a 64-bit version of Windows Vista on a computer that is
>> >> running a
>> >> 32-bit version of Windows Vista
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> If you have purchased an Upgrade license together with a Windows Vista
>> >> DVD,
>> >> you must use one of the following methods:
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Method 1
>> >> Purchase a full version of the 64-bit version of Windows Vista.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Method 2
>> >> 1. Remove the 32-bit version of Windows Vista.
>> >> 2. Install Windows XP.
>> >>
>> >> 3. Install the 64-bit version of Windows Vista by using an
>> >> installation
>> >> method that is listed earlier in this article.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> If you have purchased a full license together with a Windows Vista
>> >> DVD,
>> >> follow these steps:
>> >>
>> >> 1. Back up all the data and settings by using Windows Easy Transfer.
>> >> Windows
>> >> Easy Transfer is available on the Windows Vista DVD. However, you must
>> >> use
>> >> the version that is on the Windows Vista DVD for your currently
>> >> installed
>> >> 32-bit version of Windows Vista.
>> >>
>> >> 2. Insert the 64-bit version of Windows Vista into the system DVD
>> >> drive,
>> >> and
>> >> then restart the computer.
>> >>
>> >> 3. Start Windows Vista Setup from the DVD when you are prompted.
>> >> Note You must start Windows Vista Setup by starting the computer from
>> >> the
>> >> Windows Vista 64-bit DVD. The installation package will not run on a
>> >> 32-bit
>> >> operating system.
>> >>
>> >> 4. When you are prompted during Windows Vista Setup, remember to
>> >> select
>> >> Custom as your installation choice.
>> >>
>> >> 5. When the installation is complete, you can restore the data from
>> >> its
>> >> backup location.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> >> news:48153015-E1FA-4DF6-8DDF-E69C6D010B46@microsoft.com...
>> >> > With an upgrade product key and an x64 dvd the user still boots with
>> >> > the
>> >> dvd
>> >> > and enters the pk just like he does with a full edition pk. Unlike
>> >> > when
>> >> > booting with the the x86 dvd, the user is NOT instructed to run
>> >> > Setup
>> >> > from
>> >> > the existing Windows. That only happens with the x86 dvd. Instead
>> >> > x64
>> >> > Setup verifies that an eligible copy of Windows is installed and
>> >> > then
>> >> > proceeds exactly as if booting with a full edition pk. From that
>> >> > point
>> >> > on
>> >> > the user has access to the disk tools and can perform a clean
>> >> > install
>> >> > in
>> >> the
>> >> > classic sense.
>> >> >
>> >> > It is only with the x86 dvd that an upgrade pk requires running
>> >> > Setup
>> >> > from
>> >> > an existing Windows. When Setup is run from within an existing
>> >> > Windows
>> >> the
>> >> > disk tools are not available and that's why the well-known
>> >> > workaround
>> >> > is
>> >> > needed if the user wants to perform a classic clean install with an
>> >> upgrade
>> >> > pk.
>> >> >
>> >> > "Mark" <jmhonzell@nospam.insightbb.com> wrote in message
>> >> > news:%23rF4AUqgIHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> >> > > Actually, a little bit more information is needed to give you the
>> >> correct
>> >> > > instructions:
>> >> > >
>> >> > > 1. Is your Vista Home Premium OEM, Retail Full Version, or an
>> >> > > Upgrade?
>> >> > >
>> >> > > The answer to this determines the path to x64.
>> >> > > With VHP OEM, I believe you cannot "upgrade" or "migrate" to x64.
>> >> > > You
>> >> are
>> >> > > required to buy a Full or Upgrade license. Best to talk to the
>> >> > > vendor
>> >> who
>> >> > > sold you the system. This may be causing your error message.
>> >> > > With VHP Upgrade, you must first wipe your hard drive and
>> >> > > re-install
>> >> > > a
>> >> > > valid
>> >> > > upgrade path OS on your system: XP SP2, W2K, etc. Then, you custom
>> >> install
>> >> > > x64 using you Ultimate PK.
>> >> > > With VHP Full Version, you do as others stated by booting from the
>> >> > > dvd
>> >> and
>> >> > > selecting custom install.
>> >> > > Installation instructions:
>> >> > > A good review of this article is important:
>> >> > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
>> >> > > "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> > > news:EEEAA4D5-5ECF-40D3-96D2-D13B39DF4C9C@microsoft.com...
>> >> > >> Hey guys I am having trouble installing Windows Vista Ultimate
>> >> > >> 64-bit
>> >> > > edition
>> >> > >> on my computer. I have a Dell E520 with a Intel Core 2 CPU at
>> >> > >> 2.13
>> >> > >> ghz
>> >> > >> and
>> >> > > 4
>> >> > >> gigs of RAM. When I insert the 64-bit CD it says "Setup can not
>> >> > >> run
>> >> > >> on
>> >>
>> >> > > this
>> >> > >> version of the Operating System. To install Windows please try
>> >> > >> booting
>> >> > > from
>> >> > >> the install media." I am currently running Vista Home Premium
>> >> > >> 32-bit
>> >> and
>> >> > > just
>> >> > >> want to upgrade. Setup works if I try to install the 32-bit
>> >> > >> version
>> >> > >> of
>> >> > >> Ultimate however. Do I not have the specs needed to install
>> >> > >> 64-bit?
>> >> > > Thanks!
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
 
Re: Installing Vista Ultimate 64-bit

Yes you would lose your files. Your safest bet is to copy anything you want
to save to another partition or to a CD/DVD. Using Windows Easy Transfer
would be one way to transfer them. You could also install into the
partition with VHP on it and it will be rolled into a .old file which will
contain your music files etc on the same partition as VU. The partition
information is on I believe the eighth screen of the install, where you are
asked to choose where you want to install.

"dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:CB08318B-8409-473B-916B-A2115B86AAB3@microsoft.com...
> Will I lose all of my music and documents? I know I will have to reinstall
> all of my programs though. Also, when I loaded from the CD it went right
> into
> the install. Nothing about partitions came up or anything...
>
> "John Barnes" wrote:
>
>> Since you have the full version, as mentioned earlier, you delete the
>> partition with VHP, create a new partition, format and then continue with
>> the install of VU
>>
>> "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:150EFCBB-8767-4DE4-A4ED-E79E61D33A27@microsoft.com...
>> > OK, I bought the full version of Vista Ultimate from Best Buy not from
>> > the
>> > upgrade site. Also, how do I boot the computer from the DVD? Sorry I am
>> > not
>> > very tech saavy! So when I boot from the dvd I will unistall Home
>> > Premium
>> > 32-bit first then install Ultimate 64-bit? I will also lose all of my
>> > applications correct? What about like all of my Office applications? Do
>> > I
>> > need to backup all my music and documents?
>> >
>> > "Mark" wrote:
>> >
>> >>
>> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
>> >>
>> >> (My point about an upgrade PK is that you must revert to XP prior to
>> >> using
>> >> it to install x64 from Vista x86.)
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Copied directly from the Microsoft site:
>> >>
>> >> Installing a 64-bit version of Windows Vista on a computer that is
>> >> running a
>> >> 32-bit version of Windows Vista
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> If you have purchased an Upgrade license together with a Windows Vista
>> >> DVD,
>> >> you must use one of the following methods:
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Method 1
>> >> Purchase a full version of the 64-bit version of Windows Vista.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Method 2
>> >> 1. Remove the 32-bit version of Windows Vista.
>> >> 2. Install Windows XP.
>> >>
>> >> 3. Install the 64-bit version of Windows Vista by using an
>> >> installation
>> >> method that is listed earlier in this article.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> If you have purchased a full license together with a Windows Vista
>> >> DVD,
>> >> follow these steps:
>> >>
>> >> 1. Back up all the data and settings by using Windows Easy Transfer.
>> >> Windows
>> >> Easy Transfer is available on the Windows Vista DVD. However, you must
>> >> use
>> >> the version that is on the Windows Vista DVD for your currently
>> >> installed
>> >> 32-bit version of Windows Vista.
>> >>
>> >> 2. Insert the 64-bit version of Windows Vista into the system DVD
>> >> drive,
>> >> and
>> >> then restart the computer.
>> >>
>> >> 3. Start Windows Vista Setup from the DVD when you are prompted.
>> >> Note You must start Windows Vista Setup by starting the computer from
>> >> the
>> >> Windows Vista 64-bit DVD. The installation package will not run on a
>> >> 32-bit
>> >> operating system.
>> >>
>> >> 4. When you are prompted during Windows Vista Setup, remember to
>> >> select
>> >> Custom as your installation choice.
>> >>
>> >> 5. When the installation is complete, you can restore the data from
>> >> its
>> >> backup location.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> >> news:48153015-E1FA-4DF6-8DDF-E69C6D010B46@microsoft.com...
>> >> > With an upgrade product key and an x64 dvd the user still boots with
>> >> > the
>> >> dvd
>> >> > and enters the pk just like he does with a full edition pk. Unlike
>> >> > when
>> >> > booting with the the x86 dvd, the user is NOT instructed to run
>> >> > Setup
>> >> > from
>> >> > the existing Windows. That only happens with the x86 dvd. Instead
>> >> > x64
>> >> > Setup verifies that an eligible copy of Windows is installed and
>> >> > then
>> >> > proceeds exactly as if booting with a full edition pk. From that
>> >> > point
>> >> > on
>> >> > the user has access to the disk tools and can perform a clean
>> >> > install
>> >> > in
>> >> the
>> >> > classic sense.
>> >> >
>> >> > It is only with the x86 dvd that an upgrade pk requires running
>> >> > Setup
>> >> > from
>> >> > an existing Windows. When Setup is run from within an existing
>> >> > Windows
>> >> the
>> >> > disk tools are not available and that's why the well-known
>> >> > workaround
>> >> > is
>> >> > needed if the user wants to perform a classic clean install with an
>> >> upgrade
>> >> > pk.
>> >> >
>> >> > "Mark" <jmhonzell@nospam.insightbb.com> wrote in message
>> >> > news:%23rF4AUqgIHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> >> > > Actually, a little bit more information is needed to give you the
>> >> correct
>> >> > > instructions:
>> >> > >
>> >> > > 1. Is your Vista Home Premium OEM, Retail Full Version, or an
>> >> > > Upgrade?
>> >> > >
>> >> > > The answer to this determines the path to x64.
>> >> > > With VHP OEM, I believe you cannot "upgrade" or "migrate" to x64.
>> >> > > You
>> >> are
>> >> > > required to buy a Full or Upgrade license. Best to talk to the
>> >> > > vendor
>> >> who
>> >> > > sold you the system. This may be causing your error message.
>> >> > > With VHP Upgrade, you must first wipe your hard drive and
>> >> > > re-install
>> >> > > a
>> >> > > valid
>> >> > > upgrade path OS on your system: XP SP2, W2K, etc. Then, you custom
>> >> install
>> >> > > x64 using you Ultimate PK.
>> >> > > With VHP Full Version, you do as others stated by booting from the
>> >> > > dvd
>> >> and
>> >> > > selecting custom install.
>> >> > > Installation instructions:
>> >> > > A good review of this article is important:
>> >> > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
>> >> > > "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> > > news:EEEAA4D5-5ECF-40D3-96D2-D13B39DF4C9C@microsoft.com...
>> >> > >> Hey guys I am having trouble installing Windows Vista Ultimate
>> >> > >> 64-bit
>> >> > > edition
>> >> > >> on my computer. I have a Dell E520 with a Intel Core 2 CPU at
>> >> > >> 2.13
>> >> > >> ghz
>> >> > >> and
>> >> > > 4
>> >> > >> gigs of RAM. When I insert the 64-bit CD it says "Setup can not
>> >> > >> run
>> >> > >> on
>> >>
>> >> > > this
>> >> > >> version of the Operating System. To install Windows please try
>> >> > >> booting
>> >> > > from
>> >> > >> the install media." I am currently running Vista Home Premium
>> >> > >> 32-bit
>> >> and
>> >> > > just
>> >> > >> want to upgrade. Setup works if I try to install the 32-bit
>> >> > >> version
>> >> > >> of
>> >> > >> Ultimate however. Do I not have the specs needed to install
>> >> > >> 64-bit?
>> >> > > Thanks!
>> >> > >>
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
 
Re: Installing Vista Ultimate 64-bit

Thanks for everything guys, I think I finally feel confident enough to
install this. Also, do you think I could save my documents to my recovery
drive (D: drive) which has like 9GB of space or does this get reformatted too?

"John Barnes" wrote:

> Yes you would lose your files. Your safest bet is to copy anything you want
> to save to another partition or to a CD/DVD. Using Windows Easy Transfer
> would be one way to transfer them. You could also install into the
> partition with VHP on it and it will be rolled into a .old file which will
> contain your music files etc on the same partition as VU. The partition
> information is on I believe the eighth screen of the install, where you are
> asked to choose where you want to install.
>
> "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:CB08318B-8409-473B-916B-A2115B86AAB3@microsoft.com...
> > Will I lose all of my music and documents? I know I will have to reinstall
> > all of my programs though. Also, when I loaded from the CD it went right
> > into
> > the install. Nothing about partitions came up or anything...
> >
> > "John Barnes" wrote:
> >
> >> Since you have the full version, as mentioned earlier, you delete the
> >> partition with VHP, create a new partition, format and then continue with
> >> the install of VU
> >>
> >> "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:150EFCBB-8767-4DE4-A4ED-E79E61D33A27@microsoft.com...
> >> > OK, I bought the full version of Vista Ultimate from Best Buy not from
> >> > the
> >> > upgrade site. Also, how do I boot the computer from the DVD? Sorry I am
> >> > not
> >> > very tech saavy! So when I boot from the dvd I will unistall Home
> >> > Premium
> >> > 32-bit first then install Ultimate 64-bit? I will also lose all of my
> >> > applications correct? What about like all of my Office applications? Do
> >> > I
> >> > need to backup all my music and documents?
> >> >
> >> > "Mark" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
> >> >>
> >> >> (My point about an upgrade PK is that you must revert to XP prior to
> >> >> using
> >> >> it to install x64 from Vista x86.)
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> Copied directly from the Microsoft site:
> >> >>
> >> >> Installing a 64-bit version of Windows Vista on a computer that is
> >> >> running a
> >> >> 32-bit version of Windows Vista
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> If you have purchased an Upgrade license together with a Windows Vista
> >> >> DVD,
> >> >> you must use one of the following methods:
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> Method 1
> >> >> Purchase a full version of the 64-bit version of Windows Vista.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> Method 2
> >> >> 1. Remove the 32-bit version of Windows Vista.
> >> >> 2. Install Windows XP.
> >> >>
> >> >> 3. Install the 64-bit version of Windows Vista by using an
> >> >> installation
> >> >> method that is listed earlier in this article.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> If you have purchased a full license together with a Windows Vista
> >> >> DVD,
> >> >> follow these steps:
> >> >>
> >> >> 1. Back up all the data and settings by using Windows Easy Transfer.
> >> >> Windows
> >> >> Easy Transfer is available on the Windows Vista DVD. However, you must
> >> >> use
> >> >> the version that is on the Windows Vista DVD for your currently
> >> >> installed
> >> >> 32-bit version of Windows Vista.
> >> >>
> >> >> 2. Insert the 64-bit version of Windows Vista into the system DVD
> >> >> drive,
> >> >> and
> >> >> then restart the computer.
> >> >>
> >> >> 3. Start Windows Vista Setup from the DVD when you are prompted.
> >> >> Note You must start Windows Vista Setup by starting the computer from
> >> >> the
> >> >> Windows Vista 64-bit DVD. The installation package will not run on a
> >> >> 32-bit
> >> >> operating system.
> >> >>
> >> >> 4. When you are prompted during Windows Vista Setup, remember to
> >> >> select
> >> >> Custom as your installation choice.
> >> >>
> >> >> 5. When the installation is complete, you can restore the data from
> >> >> its
> >> >> backup location.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message
> >> >> news:48153015-E1FA-4DF6-8DDF-E69C6D010B46@microsoft.com...
> >> >> > With an upgrade product key and an x64 dvd the user still boots with
> >> >> > the
> >> >> dvd
> >> >> > and enters the pk just like he does with a full edition pk. Unlike
> >> >> > when
> >> >> > booting with the the x86 dvd, the user is NOT instructed to run
> >> >> > Setup
> >> >> > from
> >> >> > the existing Windows. That only happens with the x86 dvd. Instead
> >> >> > x64
> >> >> > Setup verifies that an eligible copy of Windows is installed and
> >> >> > then
> >> >> > proceeds exactly as if booting with a full edition pk. From that
> >> >> > point
> >> >> > on
> >> >> > the user has access to the disk tools and can perform a clean
> >> >> > install
> >> >> > in
> >> >> the
> >> >> > classic sense.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > It is only with the x86 dvd that an upgrade pk requires running
> >> >> > Setup
> >> >> > from
> >> >> > an existing Windows. When Setup is run from within an existing
> >> >> > Windows
> >> >> the
> >> >> > disk tools are not available and that's why the well-known
> >> >> > workaround
> >> >> > is
> >> >> > needed if the user wants to perform a classic clean install with an
> >> >> upgrade
> >> >> > pk.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "Mark" <jmhonzell@nospam.insightbb.com> wrote in message
> >> >> > news:%23rF4AUqgIHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >> >> > > Actually, a little bit more information is needed to give you the
> >> >> correct
> >> >> > > instructions:
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > > 1. Is your Vista Home Premium OEM, Retail Full Version, or an
> >> >> > > Upgrade?
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > > The answer to this determines the path to x64.
> >> >> > > With VHP OEM, I believe you cannot "upgrade" or "migrate" to x64.
> >> >> > > You
> >> >> are
> >> >> > > required to buy a Full or Upgrade license. Best to talk to the
> >> >> > > vendor
> >> >> who
> >> >> > > sold you the system. This may be causing your error message.
> >> >> > > With VHP Upgrade, you must first wipe your hard drive and
> >> >> > > re-install
> >> >> > > a
> >> >> > > valid
> >> >> > > upgrade path OS on your system: XP SP2, W2K, etc. Then, you custom
> >> >> install
> >> >> > > x64 using you Ultimate PK.
> >> >> > > With VHP Full Version, you do as others stated by booting from the
> >> >> > > dvd
> >> >> and
> >> >> > > selecting custom install.
> >> >> > > Installation instructions:
> >> >> > > A good review of this article is important:
> >> >> > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > > "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> >> > > news:EEEAA4D5-5ECF-40D3-96D2-D13B39DF4C9C@microsoft.com...
> >> >> > >> Hey guys I am having trouble installing Windows Vista Ultimate
> >> >> > >> 64-bit
> >> >> > > edition
> >> >> > >> on my computer. I have a Dell E520 with a Intel Core 2 CPU at
> >> >> > >> 2.13
> >> >> > >> ghz
> >> >> > >> and
> >> >> > > 4
> >> >> > >> gigs of RAM. When I insert the 64-bit CD it says "Setup can not
> >> >> > >> run
> >> >> > >> on
> >> >>
> >> >> > > this
> >> >> > >> version of the Operating System. To install Windows please try
> >> >> > >> booting
> >> >> > > from
> >> >> > >> the install media." I am currently running Vista Home Premium
> >> >> > >> 32-bit
> >> >> and
> >> >> > > just
> >> >> > >> want to upgrade. Setup works if I try to install the 32-bit
> >> >> > >> version
> >> >> > >> of
> >> >> > >> Ultimate however. Do I not have the specs needed to install
> >> >> > >> 64-bit?
> >> >> > > Thanks!
> >> >> > >>
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > >
> >> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
 
Re: Installing Vista Ultimate 64-bit

It doesn't get reformatted when you only do the primary partition. However,
it might be read-only.

"dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2CD9B98B-AA3D-4418-8143-6AE9341F80F2@microsoft.com...
> Thanks for everything guys, I think I finally feel confident enough to
> install this. Also, do you think I could save my documents to my recovery
> drive (D: drive) which has like 9GB of space or does this get reformatted
> too?
>
> "John Barnes" wrote:
>
>> Yes you would lose your files. Your safest bet is to copy anything you
>> want
>> to save to another partition or to a CD/DVD. Using Windows Easy Transfer
>> would be one way to transfer them. You could also install into the
>> partition with VHP on it and it will be rolled into a .old file which
>> will
>> contain your music files etc on the same partition as VU. The partition
>> information is on I believe the eighth screen of the install, where you
>> are
>> asked to choose where you want to install.
>>
>> "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:CB08318B-8409-473B-916B-A2115B86AAB3@microsoft.com...
>> > Will I lose all of my music and documents? I know I will have to
>> > reinstall
>> > all of my programs though. Also, when I loaded from the CD it went
>> > right
>> > into
>> > the install. Nothing about partitions came up or anything...
>> >
>> > "John Barnes" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Since you have the full version, as mentioned earlier, you delete the
>> >> partition with VHP, create a new partition, format and then continue
>> >> with
>> >> the install of VU
>> >>
>> >> "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:150EFCBB-8767-4DE4-A4ED-E79E61D33A27@microsoft.com...
>> >> > OK, I bought the full version of Vista Ultimate from Best Buy not
>> >> > from
>> >> > the
>> >> > upgrade site. Also, how do I boot the computer from the DVD? Sorry I
>> >> > am
>> >> > not
>> >> > very tech saavy! So when I boot from the dvd I will unistall Home
>> >> > Premium
>> >> > 32-bit first then install Ultimate 64-bit? I will also lose all of
>> >> > my
>> >> > applications correct? What about like all of my Office applications?
>> >> > Do
>> >> > I
>> >> > need to backup all my music and documents?
>> >> >
>> >> > "Mark" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >>
>> >> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
>> >> >>
>> >> >> (My point about an upgrade PK is that you must revert to XP prior
>> >> >> to
>> >> >> using
>> >> >> it to install x64 from Vista x86.)
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Copied directly from the Microsoft site:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Installing a 64-bit version of Windows Vista on a computer that is
>> >> >> running a
>> >> >> 32-bit version of Windows Vista
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> If you have purchased an Upgrade license together with a Windows
>> >> >> Vista
>> >> >> DVD,
>> >> >> you must use one of the following methods:
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Method 1
>> >> >> Purchase a full version of the 64-bit version of Windows Vista.
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Method 2
>> >> >> 1. Remove the 32-bit version of Windows Vista.
>> >> >> 2. Install Windows XP.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> 3. Install the 64-bit version of Windows Vista by using an
>> >> >> installation
>> >> >> method that is listed earlier in this article.
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> If you have purchased a full license together with a Windows Vista
>> >> >> DVD,
>> >> >> follow these steps:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> 1. Back up all the data and settings by using Windows Easy
>> >> >> Transfer.
>> >> >> Windows
>> >> >> Easy Transfer is available on the Windows Vista DVD. However, you
>> >> >> must
>> >> >> use
>> >> >> the version that is on the Windows Vista DVD for your currently
>> >> >> installed
>> >> >> 32-bit version of Windows Vista.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> 2. Insert the 64-bit version of Windows Vista into the system DVD
>> >> >> drive,
>> >> >> and
>> >> >> then restart the computer.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> 3. Start Windows Vista Setup from the DVD when you are prompted.
>> >> >> Note You must start Windows Vista Setup by starting the computer
>> >> >> from
>> >> >> the
>> >> >> Windows Vista 64-bit DVD. The installation package will not run on
>> >> >> a
>> >> >> 32-bit
>> >> >> operating system.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> 4. When you are prompted during Windows Vista Setup, remember to
>> >> >> select
>> >> >> Custom as your installation choice.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> 5. When the installation is complete, you can restore the data from
>> >> >> its
>> >> >> backup location.
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> >> >> news:48153015-E1FA-4DF6-8DDF-E69C6D010B46@microsoft.com...
>> >> >> > With an upgrade product key and an x64 dvd the user still boots
>> >> >> > with
>> >> >> > the
>> >> >> dvd
>> >> >> > and enters the pk just like he does with a full edition pk.
>> >> >> > Unlike
>> >> >> > when
>> >> >> > booting with the the x86 dvd, the user is NOT instructed to run
>> >> >> > Setup
>> >> >> > from
>> >> >> > the existing Windows. That only happens with the x86 dvd.
>> >> >> > Instead
>> >> >> > x64
>> >> >> > Setup verifies that an eligible copy of Windows is installed and
>> >> >> > then
>> >> >> > proceeds exactly as if booting with a full edition pk. From that
>> >> >> > point
>> >> >> > on
>> >> >> > the user has access to the disk tools and can perform a clean
>> >> >> > install
>> >> >> > in
>> >> >> the
>> >> >> > classic sense.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > It is only with the x86 dvd that an upgrade pk requires running
>> >> >> > Setup
>> >> >> > from
>> >> >> > an existing Windows. When Setup is run from within an existing
>> >> >> > Windows
>> >> >> the
>> >> >> > disk tools are not available and that's why the well-known
>> >> >> > workaround
>> >> >> > is
>> >> >> > needed if the user wants to perform a classic clean install with
>> >> >> > an
>> >> >> upgrade
>> >> >> > pk.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > "Mark" <jmhonzell@nospam.insightbb.com> wrote in message
>> >> >> > news:%23rF4AUqgIHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> >> >> > > Actually, a little bit more information is needed to give you
>> >> >> > > the
>> >> >> correct
>> >> >> > > instructions:
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > > 1. Is your Vista Home Premium OEM, Retail Full Version, or an
>> >> >> > > Upgrade?
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > > The answer to this determines the path to x64.
>> >> >> > > With VHP OEM, I believe you cannot "upgrade" or "migrate" to
>> >> >> > > x64.
>> >> >> > > You
>> >> >> are
>> >> >> > > required to buy a Full or Upgrade license. Best to talk to the
>> >> >> > > vendor
>> >> >> who
>> >> >> > > sold you the system. This may be causing your error message.
>> >> >> > > With VHP Upgrade, you must first wipe your hard drive and
>> >> >> > > re-install
>> >> >> > > a
>> >> >> > > valid
>> >> >> > > upgrade path OS on your system: XP SP2, W2K, etc. Then, you
>> >> >> > > custom
>> >> >> install
>> >> >> > > x64 using you Ultimate PK.
>> >> >> > > With VHP Full Version, you do as others stated by booting from
>> >> >> > > the
>> >> >> > > dvd
>> >> >> and
>> >> >> > > selecting custom install.
>> >> >> > > Installation instructions:
>> >> >> > > A good review of this article is important:
>> >> >> > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > > "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> >> >> > > message
>> >> >> > > news:EEEAA4D5-5ECF-40D3-96D2-D13B39DF4C9C@microsoft.com...
>> >> >> > >> Hey guys I am having trouble installing Windows Vista Ultimate
>> >> >> > >> 64-bit
>> >> >> > > edition
>> >> >> > >> on my computer. I have a Dell E520 with a Intel Core 2 CPU at
>> >> >> > >> 2.13
>> >> >> > >> ghz
>> >> >> > >> and
>> >> >> > > 4
>> >> >> > >> gigs of RAM. When I insert the 64-bit CD it says "Setup can
>> >> >> > >> not
>> >> >> > >> run
>> >> >> > >> on
>> >> >>
>> >> >> > > this
>> >> >> > >> version of the Operating System. To install Windows please try
>> >> >> > >> booting
>> >> >> > > from
>> >> >> > >> the install media." I am currently running Vista Home Premium
>> >> >> > >> 32-bit
>> >> >> and
>> >> >> > > just
>> >> >> > >> want to upgrade. Setup works if I try to install the 32-bit
>> >> >> > >> version
>> >> >> > >> of
>> >> >> > >> Ultimate however. Do I not have the specs needed to install
>> >> >> > >> 64-bit?
>> >> >> > > Thanks!
>> >> >> > >>
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
 
Re: Installing Vista Ultimate 64-bit

I'm glad things are taking shape for you.

Re saving your documents and user files:

My personal preference in such situations is to save them to external
storage. That could be done by burning them to DVD or copying to an external
hard drive, say, a thumb drive, network drive (if the box is on a network),
or USB drive depending on availability and space needed. In the alternative,
it might be possible to shrink the existing partition and create a new one
upon which to save the files. You can use Windows disk management or
something like Acronis Disk Director.

Tom
MSMVP 1998-2007


"dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2CD9B98B-AA3D-4418-8143-6AE9341F80F2@microsoft.com...
> Thanks for everything guys, I think I finally feel confident enough to
> install this. Also, do you think I could save my documents to my recovery
> drive (D: drive) which has like 9GB of space or does this get reformatted
> too?
>
> "John Barnes" wrote:
>
>> Yes you would lose your files. Your safest bet is to copy anything you
>> want
>> to save to another partition or to a CD/DVD. Using Windows Easy Transfer
>> would be one way to transfer them. You could also install into the
>> partition with VHP on it and it will be rolled into a .old file which
>> will
>> contain your music files etc on the same partition as VU. The partition
>> information is on I believe the eighth screen of the install, where you
>> are
>> asked to choose where you want to install.
>>
>> "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:CB08318B-8409-473B-916B-A2115B86AAB3@microsoft.com...
>> > Will I lose all of my music and documents? I know I will have to
>> > reinstall
>> > all of my programs though. Also, when I loaded from the CD it went
>> > right
>> > into
>> > the install. Nothing about partitions came up or anything...
>> >
>> > "John Barnes" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Since you have the full version, as mentioned earlier, you delete the
>> >> partition with VHP, create a new partition, format and then continue
>> >> with
>> >> the install of VU
>> >>
>> >> "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:150EFCBB-8767-4DE4-A4ED-E79E61D33A27@microsoft.com...
>> >> > OK, I bought the full version of Vista Ultimate from Best Buy not
>> >> > from
>> >> > the
>> >> > upgrade site. Also, how do I boot the computer from the DVD? Sorry I
>> >> > am
>> >> > not
>> >> > very tech saavy! So when I boot from the dvd I will unistall Home
>> >> > Premium
>> >> > 32-bit first then install Ultimate 64-bit? I will also lose all of
>> >> > my
>> >> > applications correct? What about like all of my Office applications?
>> >> > Do
>> >> > I
>> >> > need to backup all my music and documents?
>> >> >
>> >> > "Mark" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >>
>> >> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
>> >> >>
>> >> >> (My point about an upgrade PK is that you must revert to XP prior
>> >> >> to
>> >> >> using
>> >> >> it to install x64 from Vista x86.)
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Copied directly from the Microsoft site:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Installing a 64-bit version of Windows Vista on a computer that is
>> >> >> running a
>> >> >> 32-bit version of Windows Vista
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> If you have purchased an Upgrade license together with a Windows
>> >> >> Vista
>> >> >> DVD,
>> >> >> you must use one of the following methods:
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Method 1
>> >> >> Purchase a full version of the 64-bit version of Windows Vista.
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Method 2
>> >> >> 1. Remove the 32-bit version of Windows Vista.
>> >> >> 2. Install Windows XP.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> 3. Install the 64-bit version of Windows Vista by using an
>> >> >> installation
>> >> >> method that is listed earlier in this article.
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> If you have purchased a full license together with a Windows Vista
>> >> >> DVD,
>> >> >> follow these steps:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> 1. Back up all the data and settings by using Windows Easy
>> >> >> Transfer.
>> >> >> Windows
>> >> >> Easy Transfer is available on the Windows Vista DVD. However, you
>> >> >> must
>> >> >> use
>> >> >> the version that is on the Windows Vista DVD for your currently
>> >> >> installed
>> >> >> 32-bit version of Windows Vista.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> 2. Insert the 64-bit version of Windows Vista into the system DVD
>> >> >> drive,
>> >> >> and
>> >> >> then restart the computer.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> 3. Start Windows Vista Setup from the DVD when you are prompted.
>> >> >> Note You must start Windows Vista Setup by starting the computer
>> >> >> from
>> >> >> the
>> >> >> Windows Vista 64-bit DVD. The installation package will not run on
>> >> >> a
>> >> >> 32-bit
>> >> >> operating system.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> 4. When you are prompted during Windows Vista Setup, remember to
>> >> >> select
>> >> >> Custom as your installation choice.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> 5. When the installation is complete, you can restore the data from
>> >> >> its
>> >> >> backup location.
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> >> >> news:48153015-E1FA-4DF6-8DDF-E69C6D010B46@microsoft.com...
>> >> >> > With an upgrade product key and an x64 dvd the user still boots
>> >> >> > with
>> >> >> > the
>> >> >> dvd
>> >> >> > and enters the pk just like he does with a full edition pk.
>> >> >> > Unlike
>> >> >> > when
>> >> >> > booting with the the x86 dvd, the user is NOT instructed to run
>> >> >> > Setup
>> >> >> > from
>> >> >> > the existing Windows. That only happens with the x86 dvd.
>> >> >> > Instead
>> >> >> > x64
>> >> >> > Setup verifies that an eligible copy of Windows is installed and
>> >> >> > then
>> >> >> > proceeds exactly as if booting with a full edition pk. From that
>> >> >> > point
>> >> >> > on
>> >> >> > the user has access to the disk tools and can perform a clean
>> >> >> > install
>> >> >> > in
>> >> >> the
>> >> >> > classic sense.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > It is only with the x86 dvd that an upgrade pk requires running
>> >> >> > Setup
>> >> >> > from
>> >> >> > an existing Windows. When Setup is run from within an existing
>> >> >> > Windows
>> >> >> the
>> >> >> > disk tools are not available and that's why the well-known
>> >> >> > workaround
>> >> >> > is
>> >> >> > needed if the user wants to perform a classic clean install with
>> >> >> > an
>> >> >> upgrade
>> >> >> > pk.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > "Mark" <jmhonzell@nospam.insightbb.com> wrote in message
>> >> >> > news:%23rF4AUqgIHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> >> >> > > Actually, a little bit more information is needed to give you
>> >> >> > > the
>> >> >> correct
>> >> >> > > instructions:
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > > 1. Is your Vista Home Premium OEM, Retail Full Version, or an
>> >> >> > > Upgrade?
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > > The answer to this determines the path to x64.
>> >> >> > > With VHP OEM, I believe you cannot "upgrade" or "migrate" to
>> >> >> > > x64.
>> >> >> > > You
>> >> >> are
>> >> >> > > required to buy a Full or Upgrade license. Best to talk to the
>> >> >> > > vendor
>> >> >> who
>> >> >> > > sold you the system. This may be causing your error message.
>> >> >> > > With VHP Upgrade, you must first wipe your hard drive and
>> >> >> > > re-install
>> >> >> > > a
>> >> >> > > valid
>> >> >> > > upgrade path OS on your system: XP SP2, W2K, etc. Then, you
>> >> >> > > custom
>> >> >> install
>> >> >> > > x64 using you Ultimate PK.
>> >> >> > > With VHP Full Version, you do as others stated by booting from
>> >> >> > > the
>> >> >> > > dvd
>> >> >> and
>> >> >> > > selecting custom install.
>> >> >> > > Installation instructions:
>> >> >> > > A good review of this article is important:
>> >> >> > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > > "dwaldron" <dwaldron@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> >> >> > > message
>> >> >> > > news:EEEAA4D5-5ECF-40D3-96D2-D13B39DF4C9C@microsoft.com...
>> >> >> > >> Hey guys I am having trouble installing Windows Vista Ultimate
>> >> >> > >> 64-bit
>> >> >> > > edition
>> >> >> > >> on my computer. I have a Dell E520 with a Intel Core 2 CPU at
>> >> >> > >> 2.13
>> >> >> > >> ghz
>> >> >> > >> and
>> >> >> > > 4
>> >> >> > >> gigs of RAM. When I insert the 64-bit CD it says "Setup can
>> >> >> > >> not
>> >> >> > >> run
>> >> >> > >> on
>> >> >>
>> >> >> > > this
>> >> >> > >> version of the Operating System. To install Windows please try
>> >> >> > >> booting
>> >> >> > > from
>> >> >> > >> the install media." I am currently running Vista Home Premium
>> >> >> > >> 32-bit
>> >> >> and
>> >> >> > > just
>> >> >> > >> want to upgrade. Setup works if I try to install the 32-bit
>> >> >> > >> version
>> >> >> > >> of
>> >> >> > >> Ultimate however. Do I not have the specs needed to install
>> >> >> > >> 64-bit?
>> >> >> > > Thanks!
>> >> >> > >>
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> > >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >>
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