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    Confusing answer from Dell re: Vista 64

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by buzz_cii, Sep 1, 2008.

  1. buzz_cii

    buzz_cii Notebook Enthusiast

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    I asked a Dell tech if I could instal V64 on my Inspiron 530, Q6600, 4Gb, Home Premium SP1 and they said it is not compatible. Same answer regarding my Studio 1735, T9300, 4Gb, Home Premium SP1. Matter of fact, they went as far as saying they do not offer any systems with Vista 64.

    What's up with this?

    Can I install V64 on these systems? If so, do I just buy the V64 DVD?

    I went to the Vista 64 site and tried to order the DVD and it said the offer was not available with my Key.

    Help.

    Thanks in advance.

    Buzz
     
    buzz_cii, Sep 1, 2008
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  2. goofball

    goofball Notebook Deity

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    your hardware is compatible, perhaps dell doesn't offer their own drivers for their hardware and that's why you're getting that response?
     
    goofball, Sep 1, 2008
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    buzz_cii Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks Goofball.

    This is good to know. The ironic thing is that on my Inspiron 530 dell/support/drivers, the drivers show 64-bit compatibilty.

    Now, I have to find the best price on v64. Any god sourcesout there?

    Thanks.

    Buzz
     
    buzz_cii, Sep 1, 2008
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  4. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Greg, Sep 1, 2008
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    I got academic licenses in both 32bit and 64bit versions with seperate keys. I guess im just special.
     
    nizzy1115, Sep 1, 2008
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    Dell does not provide support for 64-bit but they have started sending home premium 64-bit if your in the USA or Canada. Check out all the details here.
     
    perrylyzr541, Sep 1, 2008
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  7. swarmer

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    Try searching the forums... we've had threads in the Dell forum about obtaining 64-bit installation discs from Dell... with Home Premium, some people have been able to get them to send out the disc, and others haven't.
     
    swarmer, Sep 1, 2008
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