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    32 bit or 64 bit?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by chris_rimos1289, Jan 24, 2008.

  1. chris_rimos1289

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    i know this might be a dumb question but which version of vista business does the sony vaio tz come with 64 bit or 32 bit. im currently trying to dwl a version to do a clean install sicne i cant seem to find the WAU files so ya is it 32 or 64 that i need to find?...thx
     
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    All Sony computers come with a 32-Bit OS. You can't get 64-Bit unless you install it yourself, Sony will not honor any requests for it.
     
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    thx for clarifying that
     
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    i ran 64 on my tz with limited usablity so i uninstalled it sony has limited support for it you lose alot of functionality
     
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    anyone recommend switching to a 64 bit OS?

    What are the benefits/side effects?
     
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