Question re Precision M4500--32 bit to 64 bit conversion

I have seen some refurbished Dell Precision M4500's in the Dell Outlet store at attractive prices. However, they are all running 32-bit Windows 7. I'm prepared to do a clean install of 64-bit Win7 if I buy one of these, but I'm wondering if (a) I have to buy a separate 64-bit version OEM disc somewhere on the internet, or (b) could I do a clean install of 64-bit from the supposedly 32-bit installation disk that comes with the M4500 or (c) if I could simply use a Win7 disc that came with one of my other machines, but use the serial number that came with the M4500.

Any thoughts about how to do this?

For that matter, any thoughts about refurb Dells?

 

I'm pretty sure the keys for 32bit and 64bit are the same. The 32bit installation disk you have is only 32bit, though. If you download a 64bit version of 7 (as per this thread: http://forum.notebookreview.com/win...7-download-links-just-like-vista-before.html), you should be able to activate it with the key on your CoA.

 

Thank you, Thank you!

 

Yup to what Wolf said.

Dell should have 32/64 bit Windows 7 drivers, or you can download them from Nvidia, Intel etc driver site.