Got my Vista Ultimate from Intel. Got a 64 and 32 bit copy. I also got

[Mikep7779]

Got my Vista Ultimate from Intel. Got a 64 and 32 bit copy. Each version has its own key. So can i install the 32 bit and 64 bit on different computers?

[Kelsenellenelvian]

YES!!!

[Mikep7779]

Alright thanks dude. IS there any special reason they did this? From what ive read the 32bit keys work on the 64 bit. Thats why i didnt know if my copys were diffrent.

[Biohead]

NO

You can install EITHER 32 bit or 64 bit. NOT BOTH. If you install on both, you will have activation problems.

[Kelsenellenelvian]

He said they both have different keys. 2 keys 2 seperate OS disks 2 seperate pc's I don't see where he would have any issue. Neither the keys or the disks are not interlinked.

[Biohead]

Oh sorry - misread it.

As long as you have seperate keys - then yes. It'll be fine!

[Biohead]

Oh sorry - misread it.

As long as you have seperate keys - then yes. It'll be fine!

[Mikep7779]

Is there anyway to tell if these are OEM or Retail?

[cluberti]

Usually, you can tell from the packaging and media. If it's the snazzy Vista box, hologram'ed media, and a product key inside on the case, it's retail. OEM usually doesn't come with anything but a COA sticker and media.

[Nakatomi2010]

I'm assuming you got the retailedge bundle like me....

They're BOTH valid keys, regardless of the version you install (I used the 64-bit key on my 32-bit version, and vice versa)...

The tally for me? Two free Vista Ultimates, and a free Vista Business... And a nice Home Server

[KevinGT]

Vista Ultimate upgrade only came with one product key