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    Can 32bit vista home premium be installed side by side with 64bit?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by kidambi502002, Dec 23, 2008.

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    kidambi502002 Newbie

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    I have recently bought acer aspire 6920 with vista home premium (OEM) preinstalled 64bit version. I have made recovery dvd discs from erecovery option for factory defaults. I have two questions: 1: will Acer provide recovery discs free of cost if requested. 2: Will I be able to install vista home premium 32bit version on D drive from a retail version I have, side by side with 64bit on C drive. Shall be thankful if someone can clarify with procedure for item 2 since I am not very familiar with notebooks working.
     
    kidambi502002, Dec 23, 2008
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    Deathwinger Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes it can. I am doing it with Ultimate right now. :)
     
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    kidambi502002 Newbie

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    Can you tell me briefly in 3-4 lines as to how to instal 32bit in D drive without disturbing 64bit on C drive. I do not want to mess it up. thanks for your time and advice.
     
    kidambi502002, Dec 23, 2008
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    Full-English Notebook Deity

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    When you install, it will give you an option of which drive to install on, choose D:then away you go. As easy as that!!!
     
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    thanks very much; shall try it.
     
    kidambi502002, Dec 23, 2008
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