Installing x64 to replace Server Standard R2 32-bit

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I'd like to upgrade an existing server to 64-bit; I want to use more than 3.5
gigs of ram. (Without having to buy new software.)
The current server is running on an OEM install on an HP server. If it's
anything like XP, I would normally need an OEM install CD to match the key.
I've upgraded Vista computers to 64-bit and used the same license key, will
this work for Server? Anyone know where I'd get the software?

Thanks for the help!
 
Re: Installing x64 to replace Server Standard R2 32-bit

Hello TomSullivan,

Upgrading to 64bit from 32bit is not possible, you have to reinstall the OS.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> I'd like to upgrade an existing server to 64-bit; I want to use more
> than 3.5
> gigs of ram. (Without having to buy new software.)
> The current server is running on an OEM install on an HP server. If
> it's
> anything like XP, I would normally need an OEM install CD to match the
> key.
> I've upgraded Vista computers to 64-bit and used the same license key,
> will
> this work for Server? Anyone know where I'd get the software?
> Thanks for the help!
>
 
Re: Installing x64 to replace Server Standard R2 32-bit

Thanks for the reply,

Reinstalling isn't a problem. The problem is if I can use my OEM 32-bit
Key/license with a 64-bit version. And where could I get the software for
that?

Tom

"Meinolf Weber" wrote:

> Hello TomSullivan,
>
> Upgrading to 64bit from 32bit is not possible, you have to reinstall the OS.
>
> Best regards
>
> Meinolf Weber
> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers
> no rights.
> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>
> > I'd like to upgrade an existing server to 64-bit; I want to use more
> > than 3.5
> > gigs of ram. (Without having to buy new software.)
> > The current server is running on an OEM install on an HP server. If
> > it's
> > anything like XP, I would normally need an OEM install CD to match the
> > key.
> > I've upgraded Vista computers to 64-bit and used the same license key,
> > will
> > this work for Server? Anyone know where I'd get the software?
> > Thanks for the help!
> >
>
>
>
 
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