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pachevyman
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February 4th, 2009 17:00
Windows Vista Ultimate
When i bought my copy of Window Vista Ultimate upgrade it came with both 32 bit and 64 bit. I installed the 32 bit version. Now i want to switch over to the 64 bit version. My question is can i us the 64 bit disk that came with my original purchase, or do i have to buy a 64 bit version? I did activate the 32 bit version.
I have a Dell 600 XPS with the Pentium D Smithfield. I understand that i can run 64 bit with this processor.
Thanks
pachevyman
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Posted February 4th, 2009 18:00
Even if I used the key to activate the 32 bit version?
Thanks for the response.
Yes you can interchange between the 32bit and the 64bit(you just have to re-install the O/S every time)
It will most likely say "This key must be activated" and a activation window will apear. Try by internet, if it fails then you have to call M$ with their "marvolous" voice activation method, which takes about 4-5minutes
pachevyman
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Posted February 5th, 2009 08:00
Great thank you for the information. It will be my first time using the 64 bit system. My mother board is capiable of 8 gig of memory.
Chuck
TheRealFireblad
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Posted February 5th, 2009 09:00
You probably won't need to phone Microsoft though Chuck?
That's usually only necessary if you've reinstalled the OS more than the number of times allowed - or had to install a new motherboard, due to the old one developing a fault of some sort.
James2423
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Posted February 4th, 2009 18:00
As long as you have the CD-KEY you can choose between either or, with any Vista version