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    question for ppl who have ordered from xoticpc.com

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by *Daystar*, Aug 10, 2008.

  1. *Daystar*

    *Daystar* Seahawk Fan!

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    i am thinking about ordering a sager or asus from xoticpc
    i see that you can buy a computer with 64 bit installed--
    (64&32 bit cd included)--does this mean i can have the option of installing the 32 bit?
     
    *Daystar*, Aug 10, 2008
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  2. ettornio

    ettornio Notebook Deity

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    I'm going to guess yes it would.
     
    ettornio, Aug 10, 2008
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    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    you will be providing both 32 and 64 bite CDs.
     
    Nirvana, Aug 10, 2008
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    okie dokie thanks
     
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    MKang25 NBR Prisoner

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    The cd you get will work for both 32 and 64 bit. When you go to the windows install screen it will ask you if you want x64 bit architecture or x86 (<--- 32bit) and then you can choose whichever one you want.
     
    MKang25, Aug 10, 2008
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    thanks
    .........(filler)
     
    *Daystar*, Aug 10, 2008
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    theriko Ronin

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    note that you cannot install both the 32 and 64 bit versions at the same time (dualboot) as the license is for one or the other
     
    theriko, Aug 11, 2008
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    if you order a sager np9262 you have no choice but 64bit ultimate.
     
    Opteron, Aug 11, 2008
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  9. Donald@Paladin44

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    The only way you get both 32bit and 64bit media is if you order it with the 64bit version.

    As has already been said, you can only have one or the other on your laptop at any given time, but you can format and then re-install either version that you want. The product key works with either version.

    However if you request 32bit to be installed by Sager, you will only get the 32bit media.

    You can get it with Vista Home Premium, Vista Business, or Vista Ultimate.
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Aug 12, 2008
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