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This is a quick question. If I order a copy of the 64-bit Vista Business--I

have a retail copy of the 32-bit Vista Business, does the 64-bit Vista

Business DVD come with all the other editions of Vista--Home Premium, Home

Basic, Business, Ultimate--just like the 32-bit Vista?



Anyone know?



PS: this is the site where I can order the 64-bit Vista:

www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/64bit.mspx



TIA


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Hi,

I ordered a 64-bit Version of Home Premium after purchasing the 32-bit

version and the 64-bit version seems to contain all of the other

versions of Vista, just like the 32-bit edition.



Paul



broccolibeef wrote:

"Paul" wrote:



"seems to contain all of the other versions of Vista, just like the 32-bit

edition."



What do you mean by "seems"? It's either yes or no.



Don't get me wrong. I appreciate your info or reply--I really mean it. I

just want the exact info.





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Hehe, sorry for the bad wording, it definitely does. Sorry for the

confusing wording ;)



Paul



broccolibeef wrote:

Retail or OEM?

Retail 32 bit DVD contains all 32 bit versions and the same applies to the

64 bit DVD.



For OEM, that may not apply and is determined by the source of OEM.



An easy way to tell is start the installation.

Leave off the Product Key when asked.

You should get a choice of which to install.



Also see:

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]

Windows Server System - Microsoft Update Services

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"broccolibeef" <broccolibeef@discussions.microsoft.com>wrote in message

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Yeah. The only thing that determines which version get's installed is the

key you use during setup or if you don't enter a key it becomes a trial

install.

But it makes sense for Microsoft to include all versions on there so you can

easily upgrade your version later:

Microsoft wants to make it easy for users to upgrade among editions of the

next Windows.



In an effort to simplify the distribution of Windows Vista and make it

easier for customers to upgrade, Microsoft will include the various retail

versions of the operating system on one DVD instead of having separate discs

for each Vista edition.



In the past, Microsoft distributed each version of the Windows client OS on

its own disc. However, in a move it is calling "Windows Anytime

Upgrade"--which cuts costs for Microsoft as well as making it easier for

customers to upgrade--the version of Windows Vista that a customer buys will

be activated by his or her product key and will be on a disk with the other

editions of the OS.



For example, if a customer buys Windows Vista Home Premium from a retail

store, he or she will get a DVD that also includes Windows Vista Ultimate,

but the product key for the purchase will only activate Home Premium and its

features and functionality, said Mike Burk, a Microsoft spokesperson.



"With Windows Anytime Upgrade, the idea is to provide customers with the

most convenient user experience possible by enabling them to more easily and

directly upgrade to a higher edition of Windows Vista from within their

current edition," he said.



"broccolibeef" <broccolibeef@discussions.microsoft.com>wrote in message

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"Paul" wrote:



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