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Vista key - is there specific 64 bit and 32 bit keys?

  • 03-10-2007 8:08am
    #1
    white_falcon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 793 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys,
    I have a Vista key, but I'm not sure if its 64 bit or 32 bit. If I installed Vista 64 bit, would I be able to use the key if it was for 32 bit vista, or does anyone know if there is keys specific to each version of Vista

    Sorry, I hope that this isnt going against the forum rules, I just wanted to know if I got a copy of 64 bit vista, if I could use it with my original Key. I'm sure thats not illegal too rite?


Comments

  • #2
    SickBoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,537 ✭✭✭SickBoy


    I was looking into this before and if I remember correctly there's no difference.
    I know MS were issuing a 64Bit DVD for a small price once you had the 32bit version and I don't think a change of COA was supplied as part of the upgrade although I could be wrong :o
    edit
    Here's the link to the MS offer
    http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/64bit.mspx


  • #3
    kaizersoze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,042 ✭✭✭kaizersoze


    If it's any help, I have Vista Ultimate which came with both 32 and 64bit DVDs. Each disc has it's own COA and product key.


  • #4
    Stephen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,484 ✭✭✭✭Stephen


    Vista Home Premium only comes with the 32-bit version on-disc, but I thought you could use the same key to install a 64 bit copy if you got your hands on the disc.


  • #5
    astrofool
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,162 ✭✭✭✭astrofool


    I have a few copies of ultimate, and there's only one key for both disks. In either case, it's very quick to find out as Vista asks for the key near the start of the install process.


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Yes, you can use any (valid) product key with 64-bit media even if you were only given 32-bit to start with. The setup will automatically detect the version of Vista from the key that you entered.


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