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    32 or 64 bit OS for a 4gb m1530?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by RESmonkey, Jun 3, 2008.

  1. RESmonkey

    RESmonkey Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    What does DELL put in? 32-bit or 64-bit Vista (home premium) if I order a 4gb m1530?
     
    RESmonkey, Jun 3, 2008
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    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

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    Dell puts in the 32-bit. If you want 64-bit, you have to do it yourself once your notebook arrives. Total RAM recognized by 32-bit Vista is 3.5GB for M1530.
     
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  3. RESmonkey

    RESmonkey Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    But won't I have to buy a 64-bit version of Vista?
     
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    The Vista DVD it comes with will come with both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions at no cost. So if you want 64-bit, just stick in your Vista DVD that comes with your M1530 and install the 64-bit to replace the 32-bit.
     
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    Are you quite sure about that? Last time I checked it only comes with a 32-bit version and you have to request the 64-bit version separately (there shouldn't be any problems if you ordered Ultimate edition).
     
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    That is what I heard too about Dell's :cool: .
     
    Wishmaker, Jun 3, 2008
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    Ultimate comes with 32 and 64 bit. Contact MS to get 64 bit Premium, they will ship it at ship cost only (less than $10)
     
    jaymes85, Jun 3, 2008
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    Nope, the re installation disc says 32bit specifically...

    Where would they fit the 64bit version on the disc?! :D
     
    conzy, Jun 3, 2008
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  9. RESmonkey

    RESmonkey Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Can't call them and request to have a 64-bit install instead of a 32-bit install, and a 64-bit disc instead of a 32-bit one?
     
    RESmonkey, Jun 3, 2008
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    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    No you can't Dell will ship your M1530 with the 32bit version of Vista.

    To obtain a 64bit dvd of Vista follow the instructions in this thread.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=254817
     
    Rhodan, Jun 3, 2008
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  11. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    As I said in Greg's thread, it's a real hassle to get them to ship an x64 disc, and I had to go through one of Dell's liasons to do it. That being said, Bill_B said to me in a PM,
    I just got mine today, but until the TS/CS agents are trained on the new policy, it will continue to be difficult for customers to recieve it.
     
    talin, Jun 3, 2008
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  12. RESmonkey

    RESmonkey Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    So when I order, I should drop him a PM with what sort of info?
     
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    Just follow that link that's in Greg's thread, they will tell you what information you need to supply. :) But you have to register with DellCommunity.
     
    talin, Jun 3, 2008
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