64bit to 32bit

I purchased my computer with a Vista Ultimate operating system, but made the
mistake of getting the 64bit version. The reason it was a mistake was the
compatability issues I've been having. First my video camera's software is
not compatible and then I purchased a MIDI controller that it turns out is
not compatible with the 64bit system.
My question is, can I some how switch my system to a 32bit setting or do I
have to buy a new 32bit operating system?

Only retail Vista Ultimate ships with both 32 and 64-bit dvd's. If your
system was pre-installed it most likely is OEM and you would have to purchas
e anew system. Then format and reinstall.

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Peter
Toronto, Canada
"jagojv" <jagojv@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:FCBBFCAE-D8EE-4BE7-9516-13EFC27777ED@microsoft.com...
>I purchased my computer with a Vista Ultimate operating system, but made
>the
> mistake of getting the 64bit version. The reason it was a mistake was the
> compatability issues I've been having. First my video camera's software
> is
> not compatible and then I purchased a MIDI controller that it turns out is
> not compatible with the 64bit system.
> My question is, can I some how switch my system to a 32bit setting or do I
> have to buy a new 32bit operating system?

In message <um26jigJIHA.4684@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl> "Peter"
<nobody@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>Only retail Vista Ultimate ships with both 32 and 64-bit dvd's. If your
>system was pre-installed it most likely is OEM and you would have to purchas
>e anew system. Then format and reinstall.

Purchase a new system?

It would probably be easier to purchase a new copy of Windows (even an
upgrade should do the trick, I believe)

jagojv;512044 Wrote:
> I purchased my computer with a Vista Ultimate operating system, but made
> the mistake of getting the 64bit version. The reason it was a mistake
> was the compatability issues I've been having. First my video camera's
> software is not compatible and then I purchased a MIDI controller that
> it turns out is not compatible with the 64bit system. My question is,
> can I some how switch my system to a 32bit setting or do I have to buy a
> new 32bit operating system?

You'll have to purchase a 32-Bit version of Windows, but do not go for
an "upgrade". You can't downgrade from 64-Bit to 32-Bit for the same
reasons you can't upgrade from 32-Bit to 64-Bit.

But before you commit to a new Windows, have you checked the
manufacturers websites for you Video Camera and MIDI controller for
64-Bit updates to their software and drivers?


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dzomlija

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