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02-13-2008
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| | Pre-Installed Vista Business 32bit to 64bit Afternoon all, Quick question. I recently bought a Dell computer that came with the 32-bit version of Vista Business pre-installed. I'd like to 'upgrade' to the 64-bit version and am wondering what routes I can take to get there? I have tried to use the online upgrade to request a 64-bit CD, but it says my product key is not valid. Any help appreciated! Jeff. |
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02-13-2008
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| | Re: Pre-Installed Vista Business 32bit to 64bit "Jeff" <Jeff@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:52102AB5-D4C6-44A5-9518-0D78B0DE99D7@xxxxxx Quote: > Afternoon all, > > Quick question. I recently bought a Dell computer that came with the > 32-bit > version of Vista Business pre-installed. I'd like to 'upgrade' to the > 64-bit > version and am wondering what routes I can take to get there? > > I have tried to use the online upgrade to request a 64-bit CD, but it says > my product key is not valid. > > Any help appreciated! > > Jeff. this (no upgrade path from 32 to 64 bit) is to buy a new copy of Visa and install the 64-bit version. If you had wanted 64-bit then you should have ordered this from Dell at purchase time. You could try contacting them and asking them if they will provide a 64-bit DVD but they are not obliged to . Also note that replacing the OEM operating system will result in you getting no support form Dell for your device. -- Mike Brannigan |
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02-13-2008
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| | Re: Pre-Installed Vista Business 32bit to 64bit This can be a good reason to not buy Dell! Anyway, Dell will be happy to sell you the upgrade, and may be able to provide a very competitive price. OEMs support OEM versions of Win software, MS supports retail & other versions purchased directly from MS. "Also note that replacing the OEM operating system will result in you getting no support form Dell for your device" "Mike Brannigan" <Mike.Brannigan@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:47BB3712-D978-41A5-A2CF-740D9D2AA5AF@xxxxxx Quote: > "Jeff" <Jeff@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:52102AB5-D4C6-44A5-9518-0D78B0DE99D7@xxxxxx Quote: > > Afternoon all, > > > > Quick question. I recently bought a Dell computer that came with the > > 32-bit > > version of Vista Business pre-installed. I'd like to 'upgrade' to the > > 64-bit > > version and am wondering what routes I can take to get there? > > > > I have tried to use the online upgrade to request a 64-bit CD, but it Quote: Quote: > > my product key is not valid. > > > > Any help appreciated! > > > > Jeff. > If it came pre installed it is OEM provided so your only route to replace > this (no upgrade path from 32 to 64 bit) is to buy a new copy of Visa and > install the 64-bit version. > If you had wanted 64-bit then you should have ordered this from Dell at > purchase time. > You could try contacting them and asking them if they will provide a Quote: > DVD but they are not obliged to . > Also note that replacing the OEM operating system will result in you Quote: > no support form Dell for your device. > > -- > > Mike Brannigan > |
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