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    Vista 32 or 64 preinstalled with Lenovo?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by brentw, Oct 3, 2008.

  1. brentw

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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Yep, get Business x64.
    2GB/4GB is upto you. A 2GB DDR3-1066 module from Crucial will cost you around $70.
     
    Andy, Oct 3, 2008
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    Crimson Roses Notebook Evangelist

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    That would be a very good idea. If you're going to have a 64bit OS, then you might as well have 4GB of RAM to take advantage of that. It's also a LOT cheaper to upgrade the RAM yourself then it is to get it from the manufacturer
     
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    Hmm. Lenovo doesn't provide an option for Vista Ultimate x64. That kinda stinks.

    Even though it's an OEM licence, can I use the serial key for the 32-bit version of ultimate for a clean install of Ultimate 64-bit (assuming that I can obtain the 64-bit disks)?
     
    SockMan!, Oct 4, 2008
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    Yes, the serial is interchangeable along the bit versions.
     
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