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    W500 32Bit--->?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Chk, Apr 5, 2009.

  1. Chk

    Chk Notebook Consultant

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    I recently ordered a brand new hard drive 320GB, and some more ram, 4GB, off the internet, thanks to your guys advice ;). Now What?

    The Question(s):

    How can I install 64Bit properly on my new HD?

    Do I need to shell out $100 dollars for 64 bit windows disks?

    Can I somehow use my driver rescue and recovery media disks for 64Bit OS(from 32)?

    Will lenovo mail me recovery disks for a 64bit W500?

    Im at a serious loss for ideas at the moment, Im starting completely from scratch on this new hard drive. Im currently using a 160GB 32bit HD. I cant find all of the drivers I need from support even if I do get the 64 bit disks . I guess the main thing I dont understand is how I can get vista 64bit from scratch let alone the drivers to accompany it.
     
    Chk, Apr 5, 2009
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  2. MastahRiz

    MastahRiz Notebook Evangelist

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    Your recovery discs don't contain the 64 bit OS. You will have to either buy or ahem dl a 64 bit OS.

    You can get all the drivers easily from lenovo's site. I also had a W500 with a 32 bit OS and then switched to the 64.
     
    MastahRiz, Apr 5, 2009
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  3. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    DLing it is fine. You have a legit key which will work on both 32 and 64-bit versions.
     
    sgogeta4, Apr 5, 2009
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