Re: ITCHING for x64!!

Not this time...

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/upgrade/default.mspx

I now know to use my discretion when coming here for answers regarding MS
and their happenings.

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:

> I never said that.
> Whether OEM or Retail would be required is unknown.
> AFAIK, the details are still being worked out.
> Regardless whether you have OEM or Retail, that is no guarantee you will be
> able to participate.
> What did HP say when you asked them?
> What did your local dealer say?
>
> In any case, you may need to buy 64 bit if you want it unless you were given
> specific upgrade rights at time of original sale.
> That is the way is usually works when a new OS comes out.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "daygo140" <daygo140@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:61973ACF-D633-485B-BBC7-3267AD64CCA9@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > EDITED:
> >
> > I bought my hp pavilion zv5405 with an AMD 64 and WIN XP HOME. I then
> > slipstreamed my XP PRO SP1 (retail) and then upgraded WIN XP HOME SP2
> > (OEM)
> > to WIN XP PRO SP2 (retail) to prepare for x64. So I am stuck not be able
> > to
> > get x64 PRO because I don't have XP PRO OEM??? I find that hard to
> > believe.
>
>
>
.

Relevant Pages

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