Transfer License from 32-bit to 64-bit?

I have a PC running Windows XP 32-bit. Separately, I have a 6-month
evaluation version of Windows XP x64 waiting to be installed on a new 64-bit
computer. I know the license key from the 32-bit version cannot be used on
the 64-bit version.

Is there a way (with Microsoft's permission) to deactivate the license from
my old 32-bit version and transfer it to the newer 64-bit version without
having to purchase a new license? If so, whom do I contact to make this
happen?

Thank you.

Joe

Colin
Sun Feb 17 18:32:32 PST 2008

No. There was a program right after XP Pro x64 first released but it
expired a couple of years ago.

"Joseph Ezell" <josephezell@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Da6dnTDQGJ4peiXanZ2dnUVZ_qainZ2d@comcast.com...
>I have a PC running Windows XP 32-bit. Separately, I have a 6-month
> evaluation version of Windows XP x64 waiting to be installed on a new
> 64-bit
> computer. I know the license key from the 32-bit version cannot be used
> on
> the 64-bit version.
>
> Is there a way (with Microsoft's permission) to deactivate the license
> from
> my old 32-bit version and transfer it to the newer 64-bit version without
> having to purchase a new license? If so, whom do I contact to make this
> happen?
>
> Thank you.
>
> Joe
>
>

Charlie
Sun Feb 17 18:34:58 PST 2008

Unfortunately, no. The licenses are for different products and you can't
transfer between them. This changes with Windows Vista, where _retail_
versions of Windows Vista are for both architectures. With Vista Ultimate,
you even get both DVDs in the box. With other versions, you need to order
the DVD for the architecture you don't have.

--
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http://msmvps.com/xperts64
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel


"Joseph Ezell" <josephezell@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:Da6dnTDQGJ4peiXanZ2dnUVZ_qainZ2d@comcast.com...
>I have a PC running Windows XP 32-bit. Separately, I have a 6-month
> evaluation version of Windows XP x64 waiting to be installed on a new
> 64-bit
> computer. I know the license key from the 32-bit version cannot be used
> on
> the 64-bit version.
>
> Is there a way (with Microsoft's permission) to deactivate the license
> from
> my old 32-bit version and transfer it to the newer 64-bit version without
> having to purchase a new license? If so, whom do I contact to make this
> happen?
>
> Thank you.
>
> Joe
>
>

Colin
Sun Feb 17 19:12:37 PST 2008

There never having been a retail edition of XP Pro x64 probably didn't help.
Even with that, XP x86 and XP x64 are, as you say, different products in a
way that they are not with Vista.

"Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
news:ACA7C4B8-4EFC-4C70-972E-89AB17EB2B1C@microsoft.com...
> Unfortunately, no. The licenses are for different products and you can't
> transfer between them. This changes with Windows Vista, where _retail_
> versions of Windows Vista are for both architectures. With Vista Ultimate,
> you even get both DVDs in the box. With other versions, you need to order
> the DVD for the architecture you don't have.
>
> --
> Charlie.
> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel
>
>
> "Joseph Ezell" <josephezell@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:Da6dnTDQGJ4peiXanZ2dnUVZ_qainZ2d@comcast.com...
>>I have a PC running Windows XP 32-bit. Separately, I have a 6-month
>> evaluation version of Windows XP x64 waiting to be installed on a new
>> 64-bit
>> computer. I know the license key from the 32-bit version cannot be used
>> on
>> the 64-bit version.
>>
>> Is there a way (with Microsoft's permission) to deactivate the license
>> from
>> my old 32-bit version and transfer it to the newer 64-bit version without
>> having to purchase a new license? If so, whom do I contact to make this
>> happen?
>>
>> Thank you.
>>
>> Joe
>>
>>
>

Joseph
Sun Feb 17 22:19:57 PST 2008

Thanks for the input guys.

Overall, it's not a big deal ... Just trying to cut corners where I can. I
see where NewEgg has XP Pro x64 for $139.99. I already have the evaluation
version burned to disk. Any idea where I can buy just the license? And,
will it cost less? :-)

Joe

Colin
Sun Feb 17 23:45:28 PST 2008

All the money is in the license anyway, except for a few bucks for the
packaging. Just buy the media kit from NewEgg for the $140. Get the COA
and all.

"Joseph Ezell" <josephezell@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:KuqdnaOJu7cQviTanZ2dnUVZ_jadnZ2d@comcast.com...
> Thanks for the input guys.
>
> Overall, it's not a big deal ... Just trying to cut corners where I can.
> I
> see where NewEgg has XP Pro x64 for $139.99. I already have the
> evaluation
> version burned to disk. Any idea where I can buy just the license? And,
> will it cost less? :-)
>
> Joe
>
>

Juergen
Mon Feb 18 02:53:40 PST 2008

Hi,
there is the "ebay - way": sell old - buy new
jk

JoeEzell
Mon Feb 18 06:36:01 PST 2008

Colin,

That supports what I was thinking. Again, thanks for your input.

Joe

--
Thank you,

Joe
Little Rock, Arkansas


"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:

> All the money is in the license anyway, except for a few bucks for the
> packaging. Just buy the media kit from NewEgg for the $140. Get the COA
> and all.
>
> "Joseph Ezell" <josephezell@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:KuqdnaOJu7cQviTanZ2dnUVZ_jadnZ2d@comcast.com...
> > Thanks for the input guys.
> >
> > Overall, it's not a big deal ... Just trying to cut corners where I can.
> > I
> > see where NewEgg has XP Pro x64 for $139.99. I already have the
> > evaluation
> > version burned to disk. Any idea where I can buy just the license? And,
> > will it cost less? :-)
> >
> > Joe
> >
> >
>

JoeEzell
Mon Feb 18 06:37:01 PST 2008

True ... There's always that!

--
Thank you,

Joe
Little Rock, Arkansas


"Juergen Kluth" wrote:

> Hi,
> there is the "ebay - way": sell old - buy new
> jk
>
>
>

Theo
Mon Feb 18 07:18:40 PST 2008

Just buying the license would not be of any benefit. The
Trial media will not accept an OEM key, so you need the OEM
media to "upgrade" from the Trial to a regular OEM installation.


Joseph Ezell wrote:
> Thanks for the input guys.
>
> Overall, it's not a big deal ... Just trying to cut corners where I can. I
> see where NewEgg has XP Pro x64 for $139.99. I already have the evaluation
> version burned to disk. Any idea where I can buy just the license? And,
> will it cost less? :-)
>
> Joe
>
>

Colin
Mon Feb 18 08:40:03 PST 2008

You're welcome.

"Joe Ezell" <JoeEzell@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F43F9969-FDEB-4105-A0B6-1E77A5224F5C@microsoft.com...
> Colin,
>
> That supports what I was thinking. Again, thanks for your input.
>
> Joe
>
> --
> Thank you,
>
> Joe
> Little Rock, Arkansas
>
>
> "Colin Barnhorst" wrote:
>
>> All the money is in the license anyway, except for a few bucks for the
>> packaging. Just buy the media kit from NewEgg for the $140. Get the COA
>> and all.
>>
>> "Joseph Ezell" <josephezell@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:KuqdnaOJu7cQviTanZ2dnUVZ_jadnZ2d@comcast.com...
>> > Thanks for the input guys.
>> >
>> > Overall, it's not a big deal ... Just trying to cut corners where I
>> > can.
>> > I
>> > see where NewEgg has XP Pro x64 for $139.99. I already have the
>> > evaluation
>> > version burned to disk. Any idea where I can buy just the license?
>> > And,
>> > will it cost less? :-)
>> >
>> > Joe
>> >
>> >
>>

Colin
Mon Feb 18 08:40:31 PST 2008

Theo, the license IS the product key.

"Theo" <theo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:OnvlLGkcIHA.1132@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Just buying the license would not be of any benefit. The Trial media will
> not accept an OEM key, so you need the OEM media to "upgrade" from the
> Trial to a regular OEM installation.
>
>
> Joseph Ezell wrote:
>> Thanks for the input guys.
>>
>> Overall, it's not a big deal ... Just trying to cut corners where I can.
>> I see where NewEgg has XP Pro x64 for $139.99. I already have the
>> evaluation version burned to disk. Any idea where I can buy just the
>> license? And, will it cost less? :-)
>>
>> Joe
>>

Colin
Mon Feb 18 08:43:31 PST 2008

Except that XP Pro x64 is a system builder edition only which means that you
want some assurance that the software has not been used. Only one external
transfer is allowed by the XP Pro x64 EULA (multiple internal transfers are
permitted). It is better not to use eBay in this case unless it is a
reseller you know for a fact sells only fresh copies of system builder
software.

"Joe Ezell" <JoeEzell@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:509FE9DC-05D6-4C0E-BAC6-2606BBF81221@microsoft.com...
> True ... There's always that!
>
> --
> Thank you,
>
> Joe
> Little Rock, Arkansas
>
>
> "Juergen Kluth" wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>> there is the "ebay - way": sell old - buy new
>> jk
>>
>>
>>

Theo
Mon Feb 18 09:04:57 PST 2008

Please don't misunderstand or take offense. I am fully
aware of that, I just wanted to ensure the OP knew that just
buying a license would not accomplish his objective since he
couldn't use it to 'upgrade' the Trial to a full OEM
installation.


Colin Barnhorst wrote:
> Theo, the license IS the product key.
>
> "Theo" <theo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:OnvlLGkcIHA.1132@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> Just buying the license would not be of any benefit. The Trial media
>> will not accept an OEM key, so you need the OEM media to "upgrade"
>> from the Trial to a regular OEM installation.
>>
>>
>> Joseph Ezell wrote:
>>> Thanks for the input guys.
>>>
>>> Overall, it's not a big deal ... Just trying to cut corners where I
>>> can. I see where NewEgg has XP Pro x64 for $139.99. I already have
>>> the evaluation version burned to disk. Any idea where I can buy just
>>> the license? And, will it cost less? :-)
>>>
>>> Joe
>>>