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    64 Bit Vista Ultimate How to Get?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by BaldwinHillsTrojan, Oct 24, 2007.

  1. BaldwinHillsTrojan

    BaldwinHillsTrojan Notebook Evangelist

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    MSFT retail site says Ultimate comes in both 32 and 64 bit versions in the SAME box. Can Lenovo config with 64 bit or do I have the option to switch to 64 if it ships with 32? Thanks.
     
    BaldwinHillsTrojan, Oct 24, 2007
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    from what i hear only the retail version have that option. you can't legally upgrade to 64bit from OEM. But the key will work.
     
    Macpod, Oct 24, 2007
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    An OEM key cannot 'change' its bitness...and no, it will not work if you try to install 64bit with a 32bit key. You'll either have to configure it direct with Levono (if that is even an option) or buy a new copy.
     
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    If you want to install a 64 bit version of Vista with a key from an OEM x86 version it will work. So...
     
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    i hear it works as well. try it. we wont tell bill.
     
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    Course we woun't.
     
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    The 32bit key will not work on a 64bit.
     
    gridtalker, Oct 24, 2007
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    According to this thread the 32-bit key will work when upgrading to 64-bit Vista.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=144783

    NOTE: You can choose to have 32-bit Vista or 64-bit Vista regardless of what version you currently have installed.

    EDIT: Upon further reading the process works because actually no key is entered. The activation is done via "activation_restore.exe".
     
    galin, Oct 24, 2007
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