Downgrade server 2008 from x64 to x86

[Mitel100]

Hi Guy's,

I hope you can help. We currently have an x64 server and we have been shipped x64 server 2008 R2 OS.

We have a problem where the application we are installing on this server does not support x64 OS. We have been told that we can downgrade to server 2008 standard.

I understand that I will need to contact Microsoft, but can anybody help with what the process would be to achieve this.

Thanks in advance for your help.

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[AW78]

You can downgrade license wise, but you cannot actualy downgrade the OS, you will need to backup your data, rebuild in 32 bit 2008 then restore your data.

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[Mitel100]

Will I still be able to use my x64 license?

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[AW78]

yes the license keys should be fine

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[TonHu]

AFAIK, Windows Server 2008 R2 only comes in the x64 flavor, not in the x86. The only downgrade possible is to revert to Windows Server 2008 (without the R2 stuffed on).

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[theravager]

Microsoft O/S licensing allows you to downgrade to any previous version. Sometimes thou getting a key can be painful if you don't have a MAK key.

I don't believe a R2 license key will work on 2008, but I am not positive.

 

[evilforces]

If you are using KMS activation then there should not be any issue in activation. If you are using a MAK key then you need to check what MAK key you are using. You may have to get in touch with the activation team on this (that should not be a problem). Let me know if you have any questions on activation or downgrading.

 

[Mitel100]

Hi Guy's

Just to give you an update. The license key I had was a retail one and therefore I had to order a downgrade media kit which cost me £15.00 for MS to send me a new disk along with a product key.

The existing x64 license did not work on the x86 OS, so this was the only way to get it to work.

However, if I have a volume license they could of done it over the phone there and then.

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[AW78]

cheers for the update

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