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    Getting x64 Vista Ultimate if you have x86?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by MGS2392, Oct 31, 2009.

  1. MGS2392

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    My laptop came with Vista Ultimate, but only 32 bit. This is a major problem since I have 4GB of RAM. Is there any way to get 64 bit Ultimate for free?
     
    MGS2392, Oct 31, 2009
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    Yeah I was looking for a legal way. So I'm guessing I'm stuck with 32 unless I pay for 64? That's not cool.
     
    MGS2392, Oct 31, 2009
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    melthd Notebook Evangelist

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    why on earth is this considered pirating?? i should like to know. Its just the ISO file, not a pirated license key or anything.
     
    melthd, Oct 31, 2009
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    Alien_M4v3r1kk Notebook Evangelist

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    It's pirated software. So it's still pirating.
     
    Alien_M4v3r1kk, Oct 31, 2009
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  5. pmassey31545

    pmassey31545 Whats the mission sir?

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    If you're going to install a new OS(which is what you'd be doing), why not go with Win 7. You can still get the Release Candidate and find legal keys everywhere. It'll work till next June/July and give you plenty of time to save up for a legal copy.
     
    pmassey31545, Oct 31, 2009
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    swarmer beep beep

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    You could call HP and request that they send you the 64-bit disc. Dell did this for my Latitude... I don't know what HP's policy is.
     
    swarmer, Oct 31, 2009
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Most OEMs will send you a 64bit disc upon request. At least Dell does.
     
    Greg, Oct 31, 2009
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    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    The best option IMO.
     
    surfasb, Oct 31, 2009
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    The only option that fits him really.

    Though if you don't mind the change, why not actually go for Windows 7?

    You can phone HP and even try to snag a free copy of that, though it may take a long time.
     
    Alien_M4v3r1kk, Oct 31, 2009
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    Cause Windows 7 costs money. Snaggin an x64 edition of Ultimate might not cost him anything.
     
    surfasb, Nov 1, 2009
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    Exactly. I love 7 personally, used it on my old nx9420 since the beta came out early this year... But $170(OEM)/$220(upgrade)/$320(full) for 7 Ultimate is a big price to pay for just an OS. Vista is good enough. Thanks for the tip on calling HP though, I'll try it out.
     
    MGS2392, Nov 1, 2009
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