Hi,

The disk contains either 32 or 64 bit. For any version other than Ultimate,
only the 32-bit version is in the box. For the others, the 64-bit disk must
be ordered. The disks are all the same, it is your Product Key that unlocks
the version (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, or Ultimate). Unless you
have a 64-bit application, there is no need to use anything other than the
32-bit version. The latter is more compatible with the current set of
programs and hardware driver software available and is recommended for most
users.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

"Larry Roberts" <skin-e@juno.com> wrote in message
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> I'm getting ready to move to Vista as soon as I add another
> 2GB of RAM for a total of 4GB. Some users say only the 32bit version
> is worth getting, while others say 64bit is the only stable version.
> From what I understand, the DVD has both 64bit, and 32bit of all Vista
> versions. You just buy the appropriate license for which version you
> want. Does this apply to 32bit, and 64bit as well? I only care about
> email, web surfing, and games, so Vista Home Basic Upgrade is what I'm
> looking to get. I'm wanting to try 64bit, but if it proves to be to
> problematic, I'd like to try 32bit. Would I have to purchase 2
> separate licenses to use either 32bit, or 64bit Vista Home Basic
> Upgrade?