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    ThinkPad and Vista 64bits

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Arabian, Aug 7, 2007.

  1. Arabian

    Arabian Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    I would like to order a ThinkPad T61 with Vista 64bits to benefit of the 4GB RAM, is there an option for that since 32 bits doesn't support 32bits? I didn't find any.
     
    Arabian, Aug 7, 2007
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  2. phugit

    phugit Notebook Enthusiast

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    "since 32 bits doesn't support 32bits"

    Not sure what you're asking, but you must have a 64bit OS, like Vista 64, to get 4GB of RAM. If you get Vista 32 or XP (32-bit), then the max you will see is around 3.2GB.

    If you're asking does Lenovo sell the T61 with Vista 64, then if they don't offer the option, going to newegg.com or any other reseller, you can obtain a licensed version.
     
    phugit, Aug 7, 2007
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  3. stallen

    stallen Thinkpad Woody

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    You can convert you 32-bit system to a 64-bit system for the $5 cost of the correct disk. Details in my Clean Install guide (link in my sig).
     
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  4. Arabian

    Arabian Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry for the mislead I meant 32 bits doesn't support 4 GB of ram.
     
    Arabian, Aug 7, 2007
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