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    Have my t500, some questions.

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by moses_moselle, Jun 17, 2009.

  1. moses_moselle

    moses_moselle Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello all, i just got my t500 in the mail a few days ago and i have a few questions. I just installed the extra 2gb of ram i bought, and now have 4gb on my computer. However, my OS that it came with is vista basic 32 bit. Can i change that to 64 bit, or do i have to buy a new OS? If so, not really a problem as i have a copy of vista ultimate on my old laptop i got for free, and what i would really like to do is swap OS's on the machines. How would i go about doing that; is it even possible.

    Thanks!
     
    moses_moselle, Jun 17, 2009
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  2. madmook

    madmook Notebook Evangelist

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    You can re-install the 64-bit version of your license if you have a Vista install dvd.

    If the Vista Ultimate license is not yet activated, then you can use it. Otherwise, OEM licenses are locked to one machine.
     
    madmook, Jun 17, 2009
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    ortegaluis Notebook Consultant

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    With a Vista install disk, you can backup your activation certificate with ABR [Activation Backup & Restore] and perform a clean install of Vista Basic in 64-bit form. Then restore the activation certificate with the ABR utility.
     
    ortegaluis, Jun 17, 2009
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    The Vista Basic is legally bound to your machine by the terms of the EULA. You cannot use it on your other machine.
     
    ZaZ, Jun 17, 2009
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    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    You don't need it. 4 gb = 32 bits.
     
    Renee, Jun 17, 2009
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    The OP is asking about 64-bit windows so he could utilize the 4gb, instead of ~3 he gets with 32 bit
     
    pi3guy, Jun 18, 2009
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    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    No, no, no. Thats what I've been saying. The op will be able to address 4 mb with 32 bits because 4gigs = 32 bits. The exec will not show but it will still be using the 4 gigs or 32 bits of addressing.
    -Renee
     
    Renee, Jun 18, 2009
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    But only 3gigs will be useable for programs.
     
    madmook, Jun 18, 2009
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    That's roughly true because the exec takes space and is generally not shown as taking space.
    -Renee
     
    Renee, Jun 18, 2009
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