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    Dammit i want 64bit!!

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Redlance, Mar 11, 2009.

  1. Redlance

    Redlance Notebook Consultant

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    Ok I went to microsoft web site typed my key in for replacement media disc
    and it told me to contact the Manufacturer. So i send an email to MSI. been 4 days no response. Is there any way to get a 64 bit home premium disc legally besides PAYING for another copy of vista?!?! I don't want torrents since i am not fond of backdoors and virus's. I am a legit guy and i want a legit means. any advice or help?
     
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  2. Melody

    Melody How's It Made Addict

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    Well you only need the installation disc since your serial key works for both Vista 32bit & 64bit. How to acquire that is a bit difficult however depending on your situation. Contacting MSI won't do much good since I believe someone alreayd tried here and they were refused. The best you can do is scout around from friends or family and perhaps maybe go see a retail store which does installations and ask if you can borrow it
     
    Melody, Mar 11, 2009
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    projectgsx Notebook Enthusiast

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    I downloaded an ISO from MSDN. Your serial is legit, id just torrent the disc.
     
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    cutterjohn Notebook Evangelist

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    Doesn't the 64b version of Vista REQUIRE signed drivers? I've read that elsewhere, which has me not too hot to try to install 64b Vista now as I use a few unsigned drivers: ext2 filesystem, image mounters, etc.
     
    cutterjohn, Mar 11, 2009
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    Fordx4 Notebook Guru

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    Ive used Daemon tools just fine on my Vista 64. I havent used other programs you've mentioned to judge.
     
    Fordx4, Mar 11, 2009
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    cutterjohn Notebook Evangelist

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    OK thanks. Someone else also answered much the same in the GT627 thread, so I guess I'll go back to acquiring/borrowing a 64b install disk.
     
    cutterjohn, Mar 11, 2009
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