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    Can I use what I have to install Vista 64 on my 1530?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by ms009986, Jul 11, 2008.

  1. ms009986

    ms009986 Newbie

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    Hopefully this is an easy question...

    I just got a 1530 that came with Vista Ultimate 32-bit. I'd like to install 64-bit instead.

    At work I have a Dell computer that came with Vista Ultimate 64-bit.

    My question is, the work backup disc doesn't have SP1 on it, I don't believe. So can I use that disc and install Vista 64 on my 1530 and use the key that came with my 32-bit version of Vista? Or do I have to search around somewhere to find the Vista Ultimate 64-bit disc with SP1 for the key to work?
     
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    benbeck08 CCNA/A+ In Progress

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    yeah pretty sure you can use you 32 key to activate 64 as long as you only have one system working with the one key its legal.....otherwise its not
     
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    So it doesn't matter that one has SP1 and the other doesn't?
     
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    the key that you bought can be used to activate the 64bit version of the same thing

    eg vista home premium 32bit key = vista home premium 64bit key

    dosent matter SP1
     
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