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    Installing Vista x64 on V1S from supplied DVD

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Starfox, Feb 14, 2008.

  1. Starfox

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    Hi,
    is there someway to install Vista x64 on the V1S from the supplied DVD? Restore disk gives me a pure restore-to-factory-settings option...
     
    Starfox, Feb 14, 2008
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    turn your computer on, get into vista, insert the dvd, then it gives you the options of what you want to do.
     
    Acorn, Feb 14, 2008
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  3. Starfox

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    Supplied restore DVD doesn't have an autorun option, or any .exe binaries for that matter. It's bootable, though.
     
    Starfox, Feb 14, 2008
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    if it's restore disk, probably is for factory restore w/ bloatware included....
     
    nobscot6, Feb 14, 2008
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  5. Starfox

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    Exactly. I want to know how to get a clean copy of Vista x64 onto that thing.
     
    Starfox, Feb 14, 2008
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    The restore DVD would contain either the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Vista. Chances are it's 32-bit. You can buy an upgrade disc from Microsoft from http://www.windowsanytimeupgrade.com/disc or just find a friend with a retail copy or OEM 64-bit copy.

    Check the upgrade guides in this forum. You'll need to backup the OEM license key first.
     
    eugenes, Feb 14, 2008
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  7. Starfox

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    Isn't the OEM license key on the sticker on the bakc of my laptop?
     
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    no, that's your license key, probably never activated unless you have used it previoulsly

    the oem key is the bulk key the manufacturer uses to install vista on all the pc's.. you can copy it and your vista certificate using orev's abr utility from the hp forum thread on clean installs

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=120228
     
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    2 questions:
    What do I do with it after I copy it? and can't I just get a Vista Business retail DVD and install it with the key on the sticker on the back of my laptop?
     
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    bumpity bump
     
    Starfox, Feb 15, 2008
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    You can backup and restore the license key. Read the thread on doing a clean vista install.

    Vista DVDs come in 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Your license key determins what actually gets installed (Home, Premium, Business, Ultimate). The DVD determins 32/64-bit.

    If you install Vista using the key off the sticker, you'll most likely have to call in to activate.
     
    eugenes, Feb 17, 2008
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