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    Vista Business 32bit Or 64bit From OEM CoA Sticker ?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by The Snaffer, Jun 14, 2009.

  1. The Snaffer

    The Snaffer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    Can I find out if the OEM CoA sticker details relate to a 32 bit or a 64 bit version of Vista Business edition.

    I need to do a reinstall and just need to make sure that I use the correct version for the CoA product key to work.

    There are quite a few sets of numbers on the CoA sticker apart from the product key and I was wondering if these gave information about the Vista version etc.

    Thx
     
    The Snaffer, Jun 14, 2009
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  2. Aeris

    Aeris Otherworldly

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    The very same serial code will work for either 32-Bit or 64-Bit, do not worry, also, if you are using an OEM Installation Disc, it won't ask you for the code, so, there won't be no problem with the installation!
     
    Aeris, Jun 14, 2009
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  3. MaXimus

    MaXimus Notebook Deity

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    Ditto, the same key will work on either the 32-bit or 64-bit no problem.

    When you try to activate, you might get a message saying that the activation was not successful, just key in that same key and hit activate over the internet AGAIN and this time it'll work ;)
     
    MaXimus, Jun 14, 2009
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