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    Can Windows Vista Home Premium Be 32-bit?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Desbo, Jul 14, 2008.

  1. Desbo

    Desbo Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am looking at a laptop ASUS F3 Series F3KA-X4 and for some reason I just assumed Windows vista home premium came in 64-bit because I was shopping around at other laptops and some would be labeled under OS as "Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit" and others just as "Windows Vista Home Premium". I guess basically my question is does the computer I'm looking at run 64-bit? and is vista home premium just 64-bit? or is it 32-bit too
     
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  2. rypic7

    rypic7 Notebook Geek

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    I can almost guarantee that, unless otherwise specified, it is the 32-bit OS. Being as the laptop has 3 GB of RAM, I doubt that they would ship it with the 64-bit. But Vista HP is more commonly shipped in 32-bit.
     
    rypic7, Jul 14, 2008
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  3. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    I guess my question would be, does it really matter? If it's 64-bit, they will supply the drivers you need, no worries. :)
    Plus, you do get true 4GB RAM support.
    If you do get the computer, just right click Computer -> Properties, and it will tell you what version you have. :)
     
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  4. Desbo

    Desbo Notebook Enthusiast

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    True, but the reason I was asking is because I want to make sure its 64-bit so I can be ready for the future.

    But basically you guys are telling me your sure its 32-bit eh?
     
    Desbo, Jul 14, 2008
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    redrubberpenguin Notebook Consultant

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    Usually OEM's supply you with 32-bit unless you specifically ask for 64-bit. Just go to Start Menu -> Computer (Right Click) -> Properties and scroll down to "System Type", and it'll say either 32-bit or 64-bit.
    If you really want 64-bit, you can probably call Asus and just ask for a copy of the 64-bit version of Vista.
     
    redrubberpenguin, Jul 14, 2008
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    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    Here is some more information
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Jul 14, 2008
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