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    Reinstalling 64bit Vista from 32bit OEM

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by CruxisKratos, Mar 19, 2008.

  1. CruxisKratos

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    When I bought my Vaio back in January, I purchased 4GB RAM along with it. However, because the OS was 32bit Vista, I can only use 3GB of the RAM. Now basically I'm wondering, are there any restrictions on reinstalling an OS on a Vaio laptop. I thought it might have something to do with the OEM preset jazz, however on the other hand I might not be making any sense whatsoever...
    I did try and sort this out on the Vaio support website, but that site is a bloody labyrinth :p

    Thanks.
     
    CruxisKratos, Mar 19, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    First off, the recovery discs are only 32bit. Secondly, OEM licenses are either 32bit or 64bit...not both. So you'd probably have to buy a 64bit license.
     
    Greg, Mar 19, 2008
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    Ok, thanks mate :)
     
    CruxisKratos, Mar 19, 2008
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  4. Fade To Black

    Fade To Black The Bad Ass

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    The serial works for both x86 and x64 discs.
     
    Fade To Black, Mar 19, 2008
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