Vista version setting

[svetloste]

i need to install vista x64 on my new computer, but all i have is x32 basic and a ultimate anytime upgrade with both x32 and x64 disks (non bootable). is their any way i can get x64 on my computer without purchasing a x64 copy of vista...

 

[dmroeder]

If your basic is a retail version, you can pay the shipping cost and MS will send you the 64bit disk. Supposed to be about $11.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/compare-editions/64-bit.aspx

 

[svetloste]

i dont wana pay anything though, im thinking can i borrow someones x64 copy, then use my 32 bit key on it?

 

[dmroeder]

Nobody really wants to pay anything. Just pay the effing $11. They are not charging you for the product, just the shipping.

 

[svetloste]

but i could go download a copy, burn it to disk and use my serial.

 

[Jonmor68]

You could, but you may get something that you were not expecting as well, your funeral.
Your ultimate anytime upgrade key is not likely to work with a download anyway.
Pay the $11 and be done.

 

[svetloste]

my basic key will....