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    Quick question about going from Vista x86 to x64 ?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Laursen, Oct 14, 2009.

  1. Laursen

    Laursen Notebook Consultant

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    Hi

    I've been given a Vista x64 installation disc without the product key. I already have Vista x86 installed as an OEM version, but can I use the product key from the little sticker underneath my notebook to install the x64 version of Vista ?

    Both are Vista Business and same language...

    Regards,
    Jakob Laursen
     
    Laursen, Oct 14, 2009
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    chrixx Product Specialist NBR Reviewer

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    Yes you can. If you have activated the key before on your x86 version, you will have to use the phone activation option, but it will work regardless.
     
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    Thanks... And it will be legal to do ?
     
    Laursen, Oct 14, 2009
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    Yes, Microsoft doesn't care if you use the key for x86 or x64. It's why they offer 64-bit media for people who purchased a version that only came with a 32-bit DVD.
     
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    ed22, Oct 14, 2009
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