Can Vista 32-bit OEM get 64-bit disk from Microsoft?

[PSU Brian]

I have seen the reports where you can get a Retail copy of 32-bit Vista and get the 64-bit version from Microsoft if you pay a fee to have the media sent to you.

Does this work with the OEM versions as well?

I am considering going to Vista Ultimate with my next PC upgrade (in the next few weeks) and I have been looking at the OEM version as I can get it from Newegg at a nice discount over Retail. If I get the OEM 32-bit version to start with, can I still get the 64-bit media from Microsoft if I decide to go that route later?

Thanks

 

[nweibley]

Yes. I got a Vista Business license through the MSDNAA program and paid $9 for a 64bit DVD from the website regularly listed on product packaging:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/1033/ordermedia/default.mspx