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    Windows Server 2008 on 32 bit processor

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Mustafa52, May 26, 2011.

  1. Mustafa52

    Mustafa52 Newbie

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    Hi,

    I want to install windows server 2008 on my dell E1505 which is 32bit processor ... but the evaluation version is 64bit... any ideas??
    shall I change the processor?? is E1505 is upgradable
     
    Mustafa52, May 26, 2011
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  2. davepermen

    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    windows server 2008 or windows server 2008 R2? r2 is 64bit only.
     
    davepermen, May 26, 2011
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  3. surfasb

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    You'll have to change the processor to at least a core 2.
     
    surfasb, May 31, 2011
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