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    Vista 64 upgrade

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by jm821, May 21, 2008.

  1. jm821

    jm821 Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    im kinda new to this forum and just have a quick question or 2.

    So i purchased the p-6831fx in early april 2008 and love this laptop. Now Im thinking i should upgrade to vista 64 and before doing so, did my research and saw hundreds of forums on this machine.

    However checking out my device manager, i noticed that my computer is showing "ACPI x86-based PC". Dont you need to have a x64 architecture to run 64 OS? Or is it just showing x86 because i have vista home premium 32bit preinstalled and will show x64 once vista 64 is installed?

    One more thing, wheres the best place to a copy of vista 64? (since the preinstalled OS is OEM version and Microsoft and Gateway wont provide a 64bit copy)

    help a noobie out (LOL)

    Thanks
     
    jm821, May 21, 2008
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  2. schoko

    schoko Custom User Title

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    a 32 bit os does of course tell you it´s x86. you should tell us about your motherboard and cpu. what is the chipset on the mobo, and what cpu are you having ?
     
    schoko, May 21, 2008
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  3. ryo1000

    ryo1000 Notebook Deity

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    a couple of people here installed 64bit on their 6831 with no problems, so you should be fine
     
    ryo1000, May 21, 2008
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  4. flynnaz

    flynnaz I am a Night Elf Mohawk!

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    i AM RUNNING 64BIT ON ALL OF MY MACHINES NO PROBLEM.
     
    flynnaz, May 21, 2008
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  5. jm821

    jm821 Notebook Consultant

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    thanks for the feedback, will just have to upgrade to 64 knowing u guys did it ok. now to find the best deal on getting a copy.

    thanks again
     
    jm821, May 22, 2008
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