Vista - Changing a new Dell Inspiron to 64-bit

**rasmasyean** · 12-11-2008

Is there a way to do this without "buying a new copy"?

It comes with 32-bit and there was no option to change it.
The Rep said I would have to install a brand new one.
But I was hoping that they didn't know what they are talking about.

Is there a way to perhaps get MS to send a 64-it disk or something and use the same key? I assume the Dell would come with a key right?

12-11-2008

rasmasyean wrote:

Quote:

> Is there a way to do this without "buying a new copy"?
>
> It comes with 32-bit and there was no option to change it.
> The Rep said I would have to install a brand new one.
> But I was hoping that they didn't know what they are talking about.
>
> Is there a way to perhaps get MS to send a 64-it disk or something
> and use the same key? I assume the Dell would come with a key
> right?

Inspiron what?
Does it support 64bit?
Can you get drivers for 64bit?
Which 64bit OS?

--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
--
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

12-11-2008

I"rasmasyean" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
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Quote:

>
> Is there a way to do this without "buying a new copy"?
>
> It comes with 32-bit and there was no option to change it.
> The Rep said I would have to install a brand new one.
> But I was hoping that they didn't know what they are talking about.
>
> Is there a way to perhaps get MS to send a 64-it disk or something and
> use the same key? I assume the Dell would come with a key right?
>
>
> --
> rasmasyean

if you ordered the machine with the x86 (32-bit) edition then you will have
to buy a new copy.
As this is OEM (preinstalled with the machine) you are not entitled to the
additional media that Microsoft provide to retail customer - your issue is
with your OEM - in this case Dell.
If they will not supply you with the x64 media then you will have to buy.

--

Mike Brannigan
"rasmasyean" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
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Quote:

>
> Is there a way to do this without "buying a new copy"?
>
> It comes with 32-bit and there was no option to change it.
> The Rep said I would have to install a brand new one.
> But I was hoping that they didn't know what they are talking about.
>
> Is there a way to perhaps get MS to send a 64-it disk or something and
> use the same key? I assume the Dell would come with a key right?
>
>
> --
> rasmasyean
>
> Cure diseases with your unused processor power!
> You can make a difference!
> 'Folding@xxxxxx' (http://folding.stanford.edu/) - Distributed Computing

bmead144 · 01-12-2009

I too have an Inspiron 531 that came with vista business 32 bit. A few weeks ago while surfing for some x64 info, I came across some forum posts (sorry,can't remember where exactly) that said dell would provide me with the x64 version of all the software that came with the system originaly-free of charge.So after a little more surfing I found the request form somewhere on dell's site and (holy cow!) two days latter the stuff arrived in the mail!(all the more incredible since my dell was out of warranty!) I just used the x64 cd (literaly two days ago) to reformat the drive and install vista business x64. So far it works great! Absolutely no issues! I didn't even have to reactivate the os! When it finished installing I checked and it was already activated. Sorry I can't tell you exactly where I found this info, but if you'll dig around some, I'm sure you can find it.

12-11-2008	#1 (permalink)
rasmasyean Vista Ultimate x64 210 posts	Changing a new Dell Inspiron to 64-bit Is there a way to do this without "buying a new copy"? It comes with 32-bit and there was no option to change it. The Rep said I would have to install a brand new one. But I was hoping that they didn't know what they are talking about. Is there a way to perhaps get MS to send a 64-it disk or something and use the same key? I assume the Dell would come with a key right?
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12-11-2008	#2 (permalink)
Shenan Stanley n/a posts	Re: Changing a new Dell Inspiron to 64-bit rasmasyean wrote: Quote: > Is there a way to do this without "buying a new copy"? > > It comes with 32-bit and there was no option to change it. > The Rep said I would have to install a brand new one. > But I was hoping that they didn't know what they are talking about. > > Is there a way to perhaps get MS to send a 64-it disk or something > and use the same key? I assume the Dell would come with a key > right? Inspiron what? Does it support 64bit? Can you get drivers for 64bit? Which 64bit OS? -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
My System Specs

12-11-2008	#3 (permalink)
Mike Brannigan n/a posts	Re: Changing a new Dell Inspiron to 64-bit I"rasmasyean" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message news:4487791011c42f67c28e0898f1983e7a@xxxxxx-gateway.com... Quote: > > Is there a way to do this without "buying a new copy"? > > It comes with 32-bit and there was no option to change it. > The Rep said I would have to install a brand new one. > But I was hoping that they didn't know what they are talking about. > > Is there a way to perhaps get MS to send a 64-it disk or something and > use the same key? I assume the Dell would come with a key right? > > > -- > rasmasyean if you ordered the machine with the x86 (32-bit) edition then you will have to buy a new copy. As this is OEM (preinstalled with the machine) you are not entitled to the additional media that Microsoft provide to retail customer - your issue is with your OEM - in this case Dell. If they will not supply you with the x64 media then you will have to buy. -- Mike Brannigan "rasmasyean" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message news:4487791011c42f67c28e0898f1983e7a@xxxxxx-gateway.com... Quote: > > Is there a way to do this without "buying a new copy"? > > It comes with 32-bit and there was no option to change it. > The Rep said I would have to install a brand new one. > But I was hoping that they didn't know what they are talking about. > > Is there a way to perhaps get MS to send a 64-it disk or something and > use the same key? I assume the Dell would come with a key right? > > > -- > rasmasyean > > Cure diseases with your unused processor power! > You can make a difference! > 'Folding@xxxxxx' (http://folding.stanford.edu/) - Distributed Computing
My System Specs

01-12-2009	#4 (permalink)
bmead144 vista business x64 2 posts	Re: Changing a new Dell Inspiron to 64-bit I too have an Inspiron 531 that came with vista business 32 bit. A few weeks ago while surfing for some x64 info, I came across some forum posts (sorry,can't remember where exactly) that said dell would provide me with the x64 version of all the software that came with the system originaly-free of charge.So after a little more surfing I found the request form somewhere on dell's site and (holy cow!) two days latter the stuff arrived in the mail!(all the more incredible since my dell was out of warranty!) I just used the x64 cd (literaly two days ago) to reformat the drive and install vista business x64. So far it works great! Absolutely no issues! I didn't even have to reactivate the os! When it finished installing I checked and it was already activated. Sorry I can't tell you exactly where I found this info, but if you'll dig around some, I'm sure you can find it.
My System Specs

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