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    Vista Key's/32bit/64bit/buisness

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by cjro9, Jan 29, 2009.

  1. cjro9

    cjro9 Notebook Geek

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    I searched for this answer and got really scattered results, but I plan to order my FW390 very soon, and would like to do a clean install of Vista onto it. My only problem is that the Vista I own is 32bit Business. I plan on having much more then 3Gigs on my FW requiring me to have 64bit. Is there anyway I can download a 64bit version of business and use my 32bit key?
     
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  2. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    You can use any 64 bit OEM disc and install with your key. The license covers both x86 and x64 versions.
     
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    I'm assuming the tutorials on how to do that exactly are in the "Clean Install" threads?
     
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    I thought the FW series come with 64bits?? :eek:
     
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    It does, but to do a clean install doesn't it require me to have a 64bit vista disc?
     
    cjro9, Jan 29, 2009
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    yes you need vista disc for clean install.
    borrow disc from some of your friend.
     
    Limpman, Jan 30, 2009
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    Rachel, Jan 30, 2009
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