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    8530p - Can I have 64Bits?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by talofo, Dec 7, 2008.

  1. talofo

    talofo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,

    My system come with a Vista Business 32Bits pré-installed.


    1) Why is not comming with Vista Business 64bits?


    2) Can we upgrade from 32bits to 64bits without paying? If so, how?



    Thanks a lot,
    MEM
     
    talofo, Dec 7, 2008
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  2. schoko

    schoko Custom User Title

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    yes you can, actually my 8510p came with both vista business 32 and 64 bit. during the first startup you could choose which os suits you.

    since your laptop came with vista 32 bit preinstalled and there is most likely no installation media for vista x64 in the box you will have to give hp a call and let them ship you the installation media for vista x64.
     
    schoko, Dec 7, 2008
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    you have to reinstall the whole OS if you want 64 bit you cant upgrade also.
     
    Tippey764, Dec 7, 2008
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    talofo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for your replys.

    Actually I do what to do a new install once I have hp8530p on my hands.
    I know it brings a Vista Media the name I have in the document send by the store says:

    Media OSDVD VST BUS 32 Module

    Should I call HP or, as I have see around, this Media also brings a 64 version inside?


    Thanks a lot!!
     
    talofo, Dec 7, 2008
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