Just wanted to update everyone. I successfully upgraded from vista 32 bit to windows 8 64 bit! :D I had to boot into the install disc and do a clean install. It didn't take at first because I kept the install disc in the tray after it installed and rebooted. You kind of have to wait for it say it is restarting then grab it out really quick. Also, I had my dual monitor hooked up while trying to install and that was causing it to hang on the install screen (getting ready). Once I unplugged the secondary monitor and made sure to take the disc out after it was done installing it worked! On a side note, I actually love this OS. every one of my main programs work so far and even the games I have on steam downloaded and saved my progress :o I also had 2 2gig ram sticks doing nothing (which is exactly what I had installed) and put them on the remaining 2 slots free and now have 8 gigs total no problem at all. Very happy. All in all well work the time and awesome price! Thank you everyone for you time and effort on this!
Hello everyone!  I am interested in upgrading my Inspiron 530 to Inspiron 530 64 bit from Windows Vista 32 bit. Is this possible? I cannot find a definitive answer on the subject after a decent amount of internet searching. Inspiron 530 Intel Quad Q6600 Motherboard: 0F586 Ram: 4 GIG DDR2 Graphics: Radeon HD 5670 BIOS: 1.0.13 (03/20/2008)  Thank you so much for any information I really appreciate it :)
Windows 8 on Inspiron 530