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    Where can I get my hands on a Vista OEM CD?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by 3n12aGeD, May 9, 2008.

  1. 3n12aGeD

    3n12aGeD Notebook Enthusiast

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    The problem is, I need Vista 64 bit operating system.
    And all the bloody notebooks I want come with Vista 32 bit.
    (I want to dual boot: Vista Utlimate 64 bit and Ubuntu)

    I've called both Dell and Alienware (companies that have the
    notebooks I'm interested in) and asked if they can provide
    me with the Vista 64 Bit OEM CDs.

    After an hour on the phone with 5 different sales/support/tech
    reps with thick accents and names I can't even pronounce,
    I have come to the conclusion either Dell doesn't have 64 bit
    OEM OS CDs in stock, 64 bit Vista OEM CDs don't exist or
    the 5 different people I've talked don't know jack and had no
    clue as to what I wanted.

    So I come to you notebook enthusiasts, lead me to the path
    of the 64 bit Vista OEM image/CD/files :D


    P.S.
    I've recently got hold of an image of Winbeta that states it
    is a "RTM" version of x86 and x64 Vista. Is this the OEM CD
    or is this something completely different?
    (OEM, RTM, Retail, all different?)
     
    3n12aGeD, May 9, 2008
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    Hi.

    You can always upgrade to Vista64 once you buy a laptop.

    Your Vista32 key will work for Vista64 as well.

    If you live in the USA you can buy the OEM DVD for $12.99

    Regards

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), May 9, 2008
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  3. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    crash, May 9, 2008
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  4. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    There needs to be some clarification though... if you order a DVD through windows marketplace, you must enter a product key. If that key is found to be vista ultimate, they will charge you $15.99 not $12.99 for the disk.
    Don't ask me why they did that. :rolleyes:
     
    talin, May 9, 2008
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