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    Vista 32/64 cd key question

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Daemos, Dec 8, 2008.

  1. Daemos

    Daemos Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I know retail CD Keys will activate either a 32bit version or a 64 bit version of vista. But will OEM keys do this?
     
    Daemos, Dec 8, 2008
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  2. vinumsv

    vinumsv MobileFreak™

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    AFAIK yes but i maybe wrong too :rolleyes: ....
     
    vinumsv, Dec 8, 2008
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  3. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    They do. I've activated x64 Vista Home Premium with the key that was on the bottom of my laptop(the OEM key).
     
    Harper2.0, Dec 8, 2008
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  4. huh

    huh Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well, not sure. Some ideas are yes, some are no as I search on the internet "forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=4102608&SiteID=17"; "forum.osnn.net/showthread.php?t=88723"
    I think you should ask M$ ;)
     
    huh, Dec 8, 2008
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  5. andyasselin

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    Yes they will
     
    andyasselin, Dec 8, 2008
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  6. Freakish123

    Freakish123 Notebook Consultant

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    I recently purchased Asus N50vn with Vista Ultimate 32bit (OEM) I have the key on the underside of the notebook, it does NOT work when trying to activate with Vista x64 Retail.
     
    Freakish123, Dec 8, 2008
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  7. Qwakrz

    Qwakrz Notebook Consultant

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    Yes the key works with either 32 or 64 bit versions.
     
    Qwakrz, Dec 8, 2008
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  8. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Yes, the key works, but you have to call for activation.
     
    Lithus, Dec 8, 2008
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  9. ratchetnclank

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    OEM keys do not work with retail versions.

    You need a 64 bit oem copy for the key to work.
     
    ratchetnclank, Dec 8, 2008
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  10. Full-English

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    I've used an OEM key with 64bit worked fine, had to activate by phone with no issues.
     
    Full-English, Dec 8, 2008
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  11. jisaac

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    yup.. i have used the same oem key on vista 32bit and 64bit installations
    and i didn't need to activate by phone
     
    jisaac, Dec 8, 2008
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