Windows XP 32-bit, Vista 64-bit

How can I switch my WinXP 32-bit to 64-bit Vista?  The Vista upgrade package that I bought came with 2 DVDs (32 and 64 bit).  Vista 64-bit DVD does not start on my Win XP 32 and primer alone.

Hi LaForest,

You will not be able to access the Windows vista 64-bit DVD that the problem occurs because the Windows operating system upgrades are supported only between matching operating system architectures. A 32-bit version of Windows XP does not recognize the engine to install Windows Vista 64-bit.

You will not be able to upgrade to the 32-bit operating systems for 64-bit operating systems refer the below Microsoft article to know how to install Windows vista 64-bit on the computer

Choice of installation for versions of 64-bit of Windows Vista consumer

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/932795

Upgrade Windows XP to Windows Vista

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/upgrading-from-Windows-XP-to-Windows-Vista

32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questions

I hope this helps!

Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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