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Old 01-08-2009   #5 (permalink)
sboyle
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Re: Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 32bit for System Builders -- can I

Yes. Keys for 64-bit and 32-bit are the same. You can use a key from a 32-bit
OEM disc for a 64-bit install and a key from a 64-bit OEM disc for a 32-bit
install.

-S

"JohnKay" wrote:
Quote:

> Can you activate a 64 bit SP1 32-bit for OEM System
> Builders using the key from the 32 bit package?
>
> "Louie Kapp" wrote:
>
Quote:

> > On Thu, 8 Jan 2009 07:51:19 -0800, JohnKay
> > <JohnKay@xxxxxx> wrote:
> >
Quote:

> > >I inadvertantly ordered Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 32-bit for OEM System
> > >Builders from NewEgg when I really wanted the 64 bit version.
> > >
> > >I haven't opened the package, and NewEgg will take it back for a refund
> > >(thanks NewEgg!) But if possible I would like to work with what I have to
> > >save time.
> > >
> > >From searching discussions it looks like both 32 and 64 bit DVD's are in the
> > >RETAIL package, but not clear if they are both in the OEM System Builder
> > >package.
> >
> > They won't be.
> >
> >
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