Upgrading to 64 bit Windows - Cost?

[Coltimar]

If you already own a legal copy of vista you use the same license for the 64 bit version as you would for the 32 bit version. If you need the media look here.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvist...a/default.mspx

OMG I R blinde in boht eyez! I didn't see this when I posted my little junk. Sorry, lol.

[jettzypher]

oooh...sweet. looks like im gonna have a 64-bit copy of vista comin my way soon.

[Rigz]

If you have Vista or XP already just call Microsoft and ask for the 64 bit version. It will cost a few bucks (maybe $10 for the cd and shipping) and you will have to prove you own a legit copy of the OS. When I ordered my Vista Ultimate 64 the guy on the phone told me about this. When you buy a license you buy both versions. So I got both disks with mine.

Will this work with prebuilt machines. I have a dell with vista, but want to put vista 64 bit on my gaming rig. Now that I think about it this won't work because they would then share the same licensce?

Hmmm...

[puppychow]

Vista64 does take more memory than XP though, so you should have at least 6GB (preferably 8GB) imo if you want to make the move. I actually just ordered 4GB from Newegg for $26 AR, gonna pop it into my machine (already has 4GB) and upgrade to Vista64 this weekend to see if wow multiboxing improves in FPS.