you have to clean install x64 (can't upgrade a 32 bit OS).
also, as I recall, these machines came with FAT32 if you got one of
them when they were first launched.
The 4000 also had two partitions. Can you convert the D:\drive to
NTFS from within the existing 32 bit installation? Then, I'd move
all the data files you want to save to the D: d drive. Then I'd
convert the C: drive to NTFS
Then, shut down the machine with the 64 bit DVD inserted. turn the
machine on and boot from DVD when prompted. do a quick format of the
C drive as NTFS if needed and install to C.
I've clean installed x64 to a couple of 4000's multiple times
including RTM.
On Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:03:27 -0800, XENOPHON
<XENOPHON@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>I drive an Acer Ferrari 4005 that runs on a Turion 64 processor.
>The last inspection said:
>-engine: ok
>-Gas tank: full
>-Brakes: fine
>-Gearbox. ok
>
>etc...
>
>I ordered the complete version of Vista most appropriate for this laptop
>and was sold Vista Ultimate.
>It comes with two disks, one with the 32 bit stuff and the second with the
>64 stuff.
>
>Question 1: The 64 version does not install.
>I have therefore installed the 32 version and after tried installing the 64
>once again...
>
>It simply won't take the 64 version.I am chucked out of instalation
>procedure after my first "click".
>
>Would anyone know why this happens and if I can solve the problem?
>
>
>I am not an IT expert: I know how to install OSs or programs on condition
>they only require clicking on "Next".
>So if someone has an answer, please be strictly pedestrian in your
>explanation.
>
>Question 2: Vista 32 has created a file Windows old that takes up 15 GIG on
>my disk for a purpose not clear to me since its contents do not work with
>Vista. Does anyone know how to get rid of it?
>
>thanks for any help,
>Xenophon.
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