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    Vista 64 bit with dell

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Ajbeagles, Jan 1, 2009.

  1. Ajbeagles

    Ajbeagles Notebook Evangelist

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    hi i ordered a dell laptop with vista ultimate but they gave me a 32 bit version when i get my laptop will it come with the serial number so i can make it 64 bit over microsoft?

    and if so whats the link to that area of microsoft. thanks
     
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    It's the same, just use the 32 bit number
     
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  3. Ajbeagles

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    the thing is i want the 64 so do you know if they give you the serial number with the laptop so i can upgrade it because i got it with 4 gigs of memory and want to be able to use it all
     
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    just use the same serial number what you have now to install the 64bit version Vista Ultimate and Ultimate Version supposed to have both the flavors in the DVD (32/64)
     
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    That only applies to the retail boxed version. OEM Vista discs (including Ultimate) are generally either 32-bit or 64-bit, not both.

    Anyway, yes it will come with a serial number (key) you can use to install 64-bit.

    If you need a 64-bit install disc, you can get one from Dell. See this post and the thread it's in: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showpost.php?p=3443464&postcount=22
     
    swarmer, Jan 1, 2009
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