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    upgrading to vista 64-bit from 32-bit OEM

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by stallen, Jun 13, 2007.

  1. stallen

    stallen Thinkpad Woody

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    I am going to purchase a new laptop with 32-bit vista. I will probably upgrade to 64-bit in the next 6-9 months. I already know about the pros and cons of running 64-bit.

    What I want to know is: What is the cheapest route to upgrade to 64-bit from a pre-installed (I guess that's called OEM) 32-bit windows. I called microsoft and that said they don't ship out 64-bit version for OEM. Otherwise I think it was something like $10 to ship the 64-bit version of the exact same RETAIL 32-bit version you already own.

    So would an UPGRADE version work or would I have to buy the FULL retail version.

    Or, what if I knew someone that had an upgrade 64-bit disk (which I don't think I do) and I used that to install but use my previous 32-bit product key?

    Suggestions?
     
    stallen, Jun 13, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You would have to purchase a retail x64 upgrade version. The 32bit key for an OEM copy will only work for 32bit OEM.
     
    Greg, Jun 13, 2007
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    where are u buying from? when i ordered mine i was able to get it with 64 bit installed and they sent the recovery disks for it but they also sent the 32 bit cd's if i choose to run that
     
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  4. stallen

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    So the retail ultimate version contains both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Does that mean it also comes with two product keys?


    Lenovo. I'm holding out for the T61 P like everyone else on the Lenovo thread. I just figure they won't offer 64-bit since the current T61 is only 32-bit. They offered 64-bit for awhile, but stopped for some reason (they probably thought is was more trouble than it's worth right now).
     
    stallen, Jun 13, 2007
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