Recently I have bought a new computer system (Cloned PC) and I also requested for Windows Vista Business OEM 64-bit License and the guy (who sell the PC) told me that it will cost exceed RM 1,000 compare the 32-bit version which is about RM430, so that is why I choose to buy the 32-bit edition instead of 64-bit Vista.

Then, today I discovered that the OEM 64-bit Vista Business should be the same price as 32-bit version. And feel cheated and very angry, so I contacted them and asking for exchange, but they don't allow it, even if I have NOT installed and NOT activated, and they just get me the 64-bit. And then I checked with their HQ and figured out that not carry (trade) OEM Vista 64-bit editions And I am now very disappointed.

Conclusion:
1. There is no price difference for both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Vista for OEM products. (but not for retail pack)
2. The product key and the label, that come together with the DVD media (32-bit Vista) can also be used & to install the 64-bit Vista.
So, please beware that if you are paying more money for getting Vista OEM 64-bit more than 32-bit.

Now I have only have the Vista Business 32-bit DVD media, can anybody show me where can I download the 64-bit Vista Business DVD (.iso) ?

Thank you.

Torrent it but beware of the illegal software.

so u mean u got cheated by buying RM1000 for a vista business 64-bit?

look for any Vista x64 image...

install it and activate it with ir 32-bits serial...

This post has been edited by astria: Sep 29 2008, 11:28 PM

If u can, then u must be pro

Luckily I did not buy the 64-bit Vista Biz OEM, at the price exceed RM1000 as what they have told me, just that I not happy with the way they do business, if they don't have 64-bit, just tell me don't have lah, but why they tell me the price is so expensive.

Is it a shop? Name?

I have been trying to find in torrent websites, but i still cannot get it, I means the Windows Vista BUSINESS 64-bit and not ULTIMATE edition. can anybody assist me, thank you.

I've PM you the link. Can't post it here though.

y not???

all Vista are the same disc, containing the same stuff...

it's the serial that determines wat Vista (Ultimate, Biz, etc) that u re getting, not hte disc...

The label in the DVD media is actually named as "This disc contains 32-bit software only"

Proof me that im a noob, give me some google links.

32 Bit and 64 Bit Keys are different..Also the type of version..
Anyway,if you scare illegal,download the .iso but u buy the Key..Its still considered Legal..

If u r a MSDN member u can download Vista Business 32 and 64Bit for free. hehehe

sorry to tell you the truth, but you may request for the x64 version from Microsoft, given that you bought a retail version, not OEM. However due to EULA (end user license agreement) you can only activate 1 at a time. That means you could keep only 1 version, either x64 or x86 and not both.

You could use the 32-bit license key to activate a 64-bit, given that it is of the same Vista version. Please note that it only applies to RETAIL versions.

And to those who says that Vista Ultimate contains all versions of Vista including their x64 versions, sorry to tell you that it is not. Vista Ultimate comes with both x64 and x86 on the DVD media but not for the other Vista versions.

You can report to Microsoft, give a detail shop name and address and state the problem. The Microsoft guy/girl is really good in handling the problem and they will give/encourage/guide you to get your right.

Try searching around for x64 MSDN iso out there and then check the SHA1 and CRC with the ones provided by MSDN network.

as the name says "OEM", it is only available legally over your OEM channel i.e. comes with the PC you buy from branded manufacturers like DELL, HP etc. to obtain a copy, you shall ask the authorized agents of those manufacturers or manufacturers themselves.