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Old 08-12-2007   #4 (permalink)
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Re: Getting Vista in 64bit

and also will my product key work with a 64bit version that i will purchase?

"pickler" wrote:

> ok so the only way i can get vista home premium 64bit is to purchase one? is
> that what you mean?
>
> "John Barnes" wrote:
>
> > You can't upgrade to 64-bit, but you can do a clean install. You can see if
> > HP will sell you a 64-bit system, which would have the advantage of having
> > their drivers, but with OEM product there is no 'offer'. You can buy an OEM
> > version at many computer product stores.
> >
> > "pickler" <pickler@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:06F8D559-D2D6-49C6-8A48-F3AF320B961F@microsoft.com...
> > > ok i have purchased a HP Pavilion DV6000 series notebook that came
> > > preloaded
> > > with Vista Home Premium (32bit OEMAct). I know that this notebook has an
> > > AMD
> > > 64bit processor and contacted HP to ask if i could install Vista 64bit.
> > > They
> > > told me that it is an ok thing to do. So now that i wanna upgrade, i went
> > > to:
> > > http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...ons/64bit.mspx
> > >
> > > however after Entering my Vista Home Premium OEMAct product key i get "No
> > > Offer Available". I am lost! why am i not allowed to get this DVD? does
> > > anyone know how to upgrade my 32bit Home Premium to a 64bit home premium?
> > >
> > > Sincerly,
> > > The Pickler
> > >

> >
> >

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