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    Lenovo and 64-bit Vista?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ad hoc, Jan 15, 2007.

  1. ad hoc

    ad hoc Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anybody have any information on whether the C2D line of Lenovo's products will support 64-bit windows? It seems that the express upgrade for Vista is only for 32-bit versions... In fact, in looking on Microsoft's website, I can't seem to find what versions will be 64-bit; I wonder if 64-bit Vista is on a different release schedule?
     
    ad hoc, Jan 15, 2007
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, it will. The brand does not matter. As long as it is an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, you will be able to run 64 bit Windows. However, I don't know if the 64 bit edition of Vista will be preloaded on Lenovo notebooks.
     
    Gautam, Jan 16, 2007
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    I suppose if Lenovo doesn't sell 64-bit Vista, then we shouldn't expect 64-bit drivers, either (in case we wanted to buy the 64-bit version on our own) :(
     
    ad hoc, Jan 16, 2007
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    oodsfnsdfz Notebook Consultant

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    There is something about upgrade policy only.
    Lenovo already has beta Vista drivers.
    BTW Microsoft does NOT ALLOW to submit x86 only drivers for Vista.
     
    oodsfnsdfz, Jan 17, 2007
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