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Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor
discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: Hi everyone, I'm trying to getVistaHome Premium (64 bit) full version toinstallon my machine which was built recently. 3d flip etc( so much for high end machines they do not seem very compatible )Also upgrade advisor told me the same ..What version Vista you trying to run ?

If i upgrade from xp to vista,
If one goes into a store to buy an Upgrade Edition, the external packaging will most likely have 'Upgrade Edition' on it, just as the current XP does, and will come with an 'Upgrade' product key. Full retail will have a retail key. -- Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-) Batteries not included.

Should I install 64-bit OS
You will need to do a full install of Vista as there is no direct upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit versions of Windows. "Indomatic" <Indoma...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:23BFD98F-AEA2-40B9-AD9D-2FBE366F3E4E@microsoft.com... Hello, I've been considering upgrading from XP Pro 32bit to Vista

Is Vista compatible with Xp Pro x64 bit Edition
For 32 bit Vista: http://ati.amd.com/support/drivers/vista32/common-vista32.html -- Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-) Batteries not included. Like i said, the windows vista upgrade advisor checked out my card and said it was fine. i just don't want to upgrade only to slow my computer down to the 386 days!

Easy Transfer problem
John Barnes jbar...@email.net microsoft public windows vista installation_setup You shouldn't need to uninstall for the upgrade advisor to run, but if you do an 'upgrade' from XP Way too may failed upgrades fail until they are uninstalled. Any chance you are trying to run the advisor on a 64-bit version of XP?

Should I install 64-bit OS
Go to the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) and search for 'upgrade advisor'." Here is a screen shot of the error message: Current OS: Windows XP Professional 64bit Edition OEM Vista version: Windows Vista Business 64bit OEM (Express Upgrade) Explanation for choise of Vista: I purchased the OEM version of

Installing 64 Bit Vista Ultimate
This was a problem for them when they had to write their own drivers just for one set of hardware to get a single version of their first 64 bit OS running for a demo. Upgrade Advisor should tell you if your PC is capable of running Vista, not if it will run well or if all your peripherals ie.

If i upgrade from xp to vista,
List of Vista capable Intel motherboards: http://www.intel. com/products/desktop/motherboard/vista/index.htm -- Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-) Batteries not included. The Vista Upgrade Advisor reminded me of Selective Service when I got my greetings letter from my local draft board way back in the 60's.

Vista vs Tyan S2466 Tiger MPX
#2 Due to running 64 bit windows the upgrade advisor leaves me out in the cold so I will need to see what works. (not happy about that it should support 64 and order the 64 bit copy and use it when it gets better supported. My other option is to stay with XP for a few months until things smooth out with Vista.

After Vista install disaster
Hello All, I just installed Vista Ultimate 64bit on D drive on my computer leaving XP 32bit on my C drive., it worked. .... god luck and some do not. the upgrade advisor is not always correct in saying NO problems. check with the manufacturers of your hardware to see if 64 bit drivers are available. currently there

IS Windows XP 64 crippled?
I know this is an XP group, but this is the NG that should have the best opinion when it comes to Vista.......... If I have a 3.2GHz Pentium D (64 bit capable) would it make more sense Go to the Microsoft web site and download the Vista Upgrade Advisor. Run it and you then should be able to make your decision.

Promise TX4000 and Vista Drivers
Colin Barnhorst colinbarha...@msn.com microsoft public windows vista general That is the usual user logic, but not valid. Naively my answer is: No Basis: a computer can only be in one boot mode at a time (including virtuality) Dennis Pack wrote: Tom: I haven't seen a 64-bit upgrade advisor as of yet.

Need advice on Vista 64
What makes it worse is that although I can't open the 64 bit DVD on my laptop (no support), I can get the computer to boot from it and even load the files Or should I just order the 32 bit CDs and try that? I just want it to work!! As a sidenote, the Windows Upgrade Advisor tells me I can run Windows Vista

Vista is a peice of %^$#@!!!!
Andre Da Costa [Extended64] andre...@hotmail.com microsoft public windows 64bit general Colin, on my XP Pro Upgrade box, it says "UPGRADE For users of I expect that XP Pro x86 and W2k SP4 will only be ugradable to a Vista Business or Ultimate sku. So you are suggesting that the early adopters of 64-bit Windows

Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor
... Tom: I haven't seen a 64-bit upgrade advisor as of yet. Most likely one won't be written because there is no direct upgrade installation. It is against the EULA to have a dual boot of the qualifying OS, and a version of Vista which was upgraded from that OS. The XP license is subsumed into the Vista license.

Geforce4 TI 4200 - 128MB
You know like the 32bit advisor, it told you you didn't have enough memory, your CPU was crap; and all that other stuff the advisor said was wrong. -- Cress "Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote: If you have a 64-bit version of XP, you’ll be installing from scratch to install the 64-bit version of Vista.

Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor
The reason the "upgrade" advisor won't run on 64bit is that there is NO upgrade from any prior version to Vista 64. Even if you're funning XP x64, it's still a clean install. (There are many reasons for this, but the single most telling one is the need for signed drivers in Vista 64.

Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor
Have you checked with the Sony website as to whether they have Vista drivers for your particular model? -- Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-) Batteries not included. About 120GB Harddrive, Windows XP home edition and more. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor says the best edition is the Windows Vista Home Basic.

Upgrade to Vista Ultimate 64 or 32?
JMI ingra...@gmail.com microsoft public windows vista general Helllo, I've tried to run the Vista Upgrade advisor on my system but the window pops up and then simply closes with (I'm also running 32bit version of XP not the 64 bit version) So now I'm trying to figure out what kind of performance could I expect.

Vista install hangs
Windows Vista Business Recommended system requirements · 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor · 1 GB of system memory · 40 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features and edition of Windows Vista will run on your computer.