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    Does the Dell Inspiron 1520 come 64-Bit OS?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by methoman, Aug 27, 2007.

  1. methoman

    methoman Newbie

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    Hi I just recently ordered a Dell Inspiron 1520. My question is does it currently come with a 64 Bit OS?
     
    methoman, Aug 27, 2007
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  2. Zetto

    Zetto Notebook Deity

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    No. None of Dell computers come with 64-bit OS (except servers or enterpise computers)
     
    Zetto, Aug 27, 2007
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  3. methoman

    methoman Newbie

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    Even ones with 4GB of ram?
     
    methoman, Aug 27, 2007
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  4. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Unless it said 64bit in the configuration page when you ordered, it will be the 32bit version.
     
    Greg, Aug 27, 2007
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  5. methoman

    methoman Newbie

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    Pathetic. Oh well I guess I'll just have to upgrade to a 64 bit OS when I need to.
     
    methoman, Aug 27, 2007
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    Question. What's the difference between a 43 and 64 bit OS?
     
    NateTheGreat503, Aug 27, 2007
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    I presume you meant 32bit and 64, anyways have a look : 64-bit - Wikipedia
     
    PhoenixFx, Aug 27, 2007
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    I belive with dell if you have home premium or higher you can request a 64bit disk for free
     
    ant1029, Aug 27, 2007
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  9. mordeth

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    yes you can request a 64 bit version of your OS for $10.
    :)
     
    mordeth, Aug 27, 2007
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  10. frazell

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    This should be a sticky as I'm getting tired of posting it :p...

    Windows Vista Ultimate has both a 64Bit and 32Bit version shipped with it at retail (not sure about OEM editions, but I'd imagine that is up to the OEM).

    All other versions are either 32bit or 64bit depending on what you were told at the point of sale. The important thing to understand though is that you license Windows Vista irrespective of if it is 32bit or 64bit. If you desire 64bit and only recieved 32bit (as is the case with the i1520) then you have to request 64bit media from MS.

    http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/1033/ordermedia/default.mspx
     
    frazell, Aug 27, 2007
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