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    Possbile to install 32bit using 64bit key?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by latestgood, Feb 16, 2010.

  1. latestgood

    latestgood Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    I have 64bit key for windows 7 but my computer can only handle 32bit. Is it possible to activate 32bit with 64bit key through phone activation. Has anybody try this?

    Thank you,
     
    latestgood, Feb 16, 2010
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  2. rflcptr

    rflcptr Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, 32-bit/64-bit share the same key within the same product type.
     
    rflcptr, Feb 16, 2010
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  3. Melody

    Melody How's It Made Addict

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    As said above, a Windows key is independent of x86 or x64, it's only dependent on the version of Windows(Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, Enterprise etc). Therefore, you can install either x86 or x64 with a same key(not at the same time though obviously).
     
    Melody, Feb 16, 2010
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