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    How much is 64-bit Vista worth?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by JagerQ, Aug 27, 2008.

  1. JagerQ

    JagerQ Notebook Consultant

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    I just bought a nice laptop with 4GB ram and got a copy of Vista-Ultimate Upgrade from my school for $10. The problem is that it is a 32-bit version.

    I tried to see if my product code would let me get the 64-bit version from Microsoft's Vista site and it wouldn't.

    So is it worth it to buy the retail version of Vista for the 64-bit version? Could I buy one of these cheaper MVL versions for my laptop? What's the best way forward here?
     
    JagerQ, Aug 27, 2008
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  2. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    It is worth more than $10 !!
     
    coolguy, Aug 27, 2008
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  3. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    64-bit? Depends what you do. If you require > 4 GB total memory, then it's worth it. Personally I wouldn't pay more for it than 32-bit.
     
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  4. JagerQ

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    So I should just stick with this 64-bit version instead of forking over $150 or more for the 64-bit Vista?
     
    JagerQ, Aug 27, 2008
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  5. Atin

    Atin Notebook Guru

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    Umm... a single product key entitles you to both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions actually, but it may require a call to microsoft to get it dealt with.
     
    Atin, Aug 27, 2008
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    You should be able to use the license for both. Look up ABR.
     
    PocketAces21, Aug 27, 2008
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  7. JagerQ

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    Not with this key as it is an upgrade key from my school. I think with their license I have to pay for both. I tried doing it through the Vista 64-bit website and it said I couldn't. If you have a number, I can try sweet talking 'em.
     
    JagerQ, Aug 27, 2008
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  8. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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  9. Warloque

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    Call Bill GAtes
     
    Warloque, Aug 28, 2008
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