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    Just recieved my windows 7 upgrade option

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Mithorium, Oct 28, 2009.

  1. Mithorium

    Mithorium Notebook Enthusiast

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    In the mail, and instead of getting one copy, they sent me two copies. They both share the same order number but two different copies of windows 7 with unique product keys. afaik I was only supposed to get one. Or do they give two to each person that is eligible for the windows 7 upgrade program?

    edit: also, do I want to do an in-place upgrade from vista or fresh install? or is it the same either way
     
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  2. gunned

    gunned Notebook Evangelist

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    You do get both a 32 and 64 bit..but they would be together with one ser#....so not sure on that.....
     
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    The upgrades from the Computer Manufactures are either 32 bit or 64 bit
    based on what was on your Laptop when you bought it

    "Vista Home premium 32 bit" = "Windows 7 Home premium 32 bit"

    but as far as Keys, it has been said the Home premium key works for 32 or 64 bit. I'm waiting to see myself.
     
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