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    Upgrading Dell Vista Home Premium

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by benson881, Mar 1, 2009.

  1. benson881

    benson881 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello all,

    I am just about to format my HDD and reinstall Vista from the disk I got from Dell. I was wondering if I could install the 64bit version on my M1730.(Currently have 32bit) As I have heard there are copies of the different Vista systems on the 1 DVD. Also will the key used still work with the 64bit version?

    Regards Jim
     
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    The key will work, but the disc you have will only contain the 32bit version. It does contain multiple versions but that only means Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate.
     
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    Thanks for replying,

    Well that good to know. So if I can get a copy of Vista 64bit and use my key it will work? Or do I need a dell specific copy of windows.

    Regards Jim
     
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    Any copy of Vista x64 will work on your notebook. The Dell versions just do a BIOS check so that you don't have to enter a key to use.
     
    atbnet, Mar 2, 2009
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