Return back to 32bit

[Andreas]

I am setting up an HP Laptop with AMD Turion processor which didn't have a
Windows CD when purchased. During initial setup, I selected the Windows
Vista 64x option. Later, I faced many compatibility issues and I want to
switch back to 32-bit Vista. There was no cd supplied for HP or Windows. How
can I re-install the 32-bit option?. I selected the recovery option of HP
but this just wiped off the disc and installed the same 64bit os.

 

[Theo]

Re: Return back to 32bit

You need to ask HP Tech Support about your situation. Each
vendor has their individual customizations. You're asking
an HP specific question, not a Windows XP x64 question.


Andreas wrote:
> I am setting up an HP Laptop with AMD Turion processor which didn't have
> a Windows CD when purchased. During initial setup, I selected the
> Windows Vista 64x option. Later, I faced many compatibility issues and I
> want to switch back to 32-bit Vista. There was no cd supplied for HP or
> Windows. How can I re-install the 32-bit option?. I selected the
> recovery option of HP but this just wiped off the disc and installed the
> same 64bit os.

 

[Theo]

Re: Return back to 32bit

It's not a Vista x64 problem either.

Theo wrote:
> You need to ask HP Tech Support about your situation. Each vendor has
> their individual customizations. You're asking an HP specific question,
> not a Windows XP x64 question.
>
>
> Andreas wrote:
>> I am setting up an HP Laptop with AMD Turion processor which didn't
>> have a Windows CD when purchased. During initial setup, I selected the
>> Windows Vista 64x option. Later, I faced many compatibility issues and
>> I want to switch back to 32-bit Vista. There was no cd supplied for HP
>> or Windows. How can I re-install the 32-bit option?. I selected the
>> recovery option of HP but this just wiped off the disc and installed
>> the same 64bit os.

 

[Andreas]

Re: Return back to 32bit

I know this. This is a public place and many people here use hp and might
have faced the situation. Since HP support sucks, this is the best place to
find a solution.



"Theo" <theo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:OKE$keU0HHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> It's not a Vista x64 problem either.
>
> Theo wrote:
>> You need to ask HP Tech Support about your situation. Each vendor has
>> their individual customizations. You're asking an HP specific question,
>> not a Windows XP x64 question.
>>
>>
>> Andreas wrote:
>>> I am setting up an HP Laptop with AMD Turion processor which didn't have
>>> a Windows CD when purchased. During initial setup, I selected the
>>> Windows Vista 64x option. Later, I faced many compatibility issues and I
>>> want to switch back to 32-bit Vista. There was no cd supplied for HP or
>>> Windows. How can I re-install the 32-bit option?. I selected the
>>> recovery option of HP but this just wiped off the disc and installed the
>>> same 64bit os.

 

[Charlie Russel - MVP]

Re: Return back to 32bit

The problem is that you have a one-time choice between 32-bit and 64-bit.
Because this is an OEM copy, you don't have both. (If it were a retail copy
of Vista, you would be able to switch. But not with OEM)

Some users have reported that some OEM are offering a switch option if you
ask. The alternative is to buy another copy of Vista and install it as
32-bit. Theo was actually pointing you at the right place, since it's your
only hope of saving yourself that cost.

--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/xperts64
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel


"Andreas" <ayiangoullis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:B7A111CF-62CA-4399-8FAF-D47FBE6BA0F9@microsoft.com...
>I know this. This is a public place and many people here use hp and might
>have faced the situation. Since HP support sucks, this is the best place to
>find a solution.
>
>
>
> "Theo" <theo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:OKE$keU0HHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> It's not a Vista x64 problem either.
>>
>> Theo wrote:
>>> You need to ask HP Tech Support about your situation. Each vendor has
>>> their individual customizations. You're asking an HP specific question,
>>> not a Windows XP x64 question.
>>>
>>>
>>> Andreas wrote:
>>>> I am setting up an HP Laptop with AMD Turion processor which didn't
>>>> have a Windows CD when purchased. During initial setup, I selected the
>>>> Windows Vista 64x option. Later, I faced many compatibility issues and
>>>> I want to switch back to 32-bit Vista. There was no cd supplied for HP
>>>> or Windows. How can I re-install the 32-bit option?. I selected the
>>>> recovery option of HP but this just wiped off the disc and installed
>>>> the same 64bit os.
>