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Changing from Vista 64-bit to 32-bit

  • 03-02-2008 12:52pm
    #1
    FrankGrimes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,032 ✭✭✭


    When I was building my htpc I put Vista Ultimate 64-bit on it cos I assumed it would be the better option, but have had driver issues etc. I just got a Windows Home Server and it turns out you can only connect to it (using the Home Connector DVD provided) from a 32-bit PC.

    So, I want to change from Vista Ultimate 64-bit to 32-bit. How do I go about this - just stick in the DVD and follow instructions or is there something else I need to know?

    Will I lose any programs that are installed or any settings?

    Also, I have a 200GB HDD and a 500GB HDD. I want to move the 200GB (SATA1 connection) to the server, but it has Windows files on it. Is there any way I can change during the reinstallation to have all windows files on the 500GB disc so I can move the 200GB HDD to the server? Thanks.


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  • #2
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,563 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    Mr Google says it's in Power Pack 1 for home server
    A quick search of microsoft web site it seems to be vapourware or just well hidden

    it's been announced but cba looking for the date


  • #3
    FrankGrimes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,032 ✭✭✭FrankGrimes


    Thanks for that - so the options seem to be to wait for Power Pack 1 or revert to 32-bit now. I've had lots of niggling driver issues etc. with 64-bit and am eager to get my server up and running, so at this stage I'd like to just cut my losses and go with 32-bit.

    I'm always a bit nervous about doing OS updates cos I'm not that familiar with them, but I guess I'll just stick in the 32-bit DVD and see how I get on, though any tips are more than welcome :D

    Don't know what I did during installation originally, but the D: is the 200GB drive and has a Windows directory and when I remove that HDD the system won't boot. The 500GB drive is the C: drive and it also has a Windows directory and also all the Program Files. Seems the OS might be somehow split between the 2 disks.

    Sorting it out so I can remove the 200GB drive is just optional - main goal is to get 32-bit installed to get the server up and running ASAP.


  • #4
    FrankGrimes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,032 ✭✭✭FrankGrimes


    For anyone who might be trying to do something similar in the future: I went ahead and put in the 32-bit DVD and chose Custom Install to install a fresh 32-bit copy of Windows.

    Didn't take long and I'm pretty sure it no longer needs the Windows files on my 200GB drive, so I should be able to remove that.

    Bummer is that all my installed programs no longer work so I'll have to do a lot of reinstalling - should take a few hours but at least I have the server up and running now as well.


  • #5
    c1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 276 ✭✭c1979


    whats the story frankg, i don't if you got any of my pm's regarding the intervarsity fight with Richie in 2000, but if you didn't any luck in seeing if he has a copy of the fight


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