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    Upgrading Vista Business to 64 Bit Edition SZ484N

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by MaXimus, Jan 30, 2008.

  1. MaXimus

    MaXimus Notebook Deity

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    I heard that I can use the same CD Key of my Vista Business 32 bit on a 64 bit edition provided I had the 64 Bit Vista Installation DVD.

    Now, Microsoft offers shipping a replacement DVD for a nominal fee, by entering my product key on this site >>> https://om.one.microsoft.com/opa/Va...125f9870a89&LocaleCode=en-us&JavaScriptOn=yes

    I can then get the 64 Bit Vista Business DVD, so will my current 32 Bit Key work on the 64 bit like rumored?

    And what problems will I face? Will the drivers that I currently have work?

    What are the benefits / disadvantages of running a 64 Bit Edition of Vista?
     
    MaXimus, Jan 30, 2008
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    A 32bit key that came with a PC will not work with a 64bit install. Only the retail copies can do that.
     
    Greg, Jan 30, 2008
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  3. MaXimus

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    hmm how come? is it because my Key is considered to be OEM?

    what a shame
     
    MaXimus, Jan 30, 2008
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