This key works?

I have a key for windows vista Home premium 32-bit. But it would work key if I tried to use it with windows vista 64 bit? I am trying to upgrade my computer, but I'm not a computer expert. Any help appreciated.

If it is an OEM product key, it will not work with the 64-bit version. However if you have a "Retail" to Vista version then it will work (during telephone activation).

How to activate Windows 7 or Vista manually (activate by phone)
1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
(2) press the ENTER"" key.
(3) select your "country" in the list.
(4) choose the option "activate phone".
(5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
(6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
(7) the person must give you a confirmation ID, copy it down on paper,
(8) check that the ID is correct in reading the support person.
(9) to enter the ID number, then click 'Next' to complete the activation process.

----------------------------  Alternatives -------------------------------------

Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
(This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

The phone number is not working:
Microsoft Wordwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

Activation and registration of a Microsoft product
http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=326851
Windows activation: (888) 571-2048

J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

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