Can I install Windows vista 64-bit for free if I have the 32-bit version preinstalled (OEM)?
I have Windows Vista 32 bit pre-installed on my computer and now I'm ready to add more memory to my machine.
I've already paid for Windows Vista, when I bought my Dell computer a few years (I "réinstallation DVD Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit").
I guess I can legally get and install the 64 bit version of the same operating system (I mean for free, of course)? I don't want to pay for Windows 7.
Whether or not it is an option would be between you and Dell. Copies of the retail Windows come with two discs, but OEM copies that are sold with computers come with one or the other, the one that you ordered when you ordered the computer. If Dell doesn't want to or can't provide you with a copy, then no one else is able to.
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I have Windows Vista 32 bit pre-installed on my computer and now I'm ready to add more memory to my machine.
I've already paid for Windows Vista, when I bought my Dell computer a few years (I "réinstallation DVD Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit").
I guess I can legally get and install the 64 bit version of the same operating system (I mean for free, of course)? I don't want to pay for Windows 7.
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I can install this freeware for windows vista home pemimum 64-bit full version for free or even with a cost with the installed 32-bit product key, instead of I installed as a 32-bit that a 64 bit on a pre install windows on an asus f5 laptop dual core amd 64 with 4 GB of ram.
PS Q1. would the intall of 64 bit on 32-bit system, or there should be a clean system to start the witch to install.
Q2. I have the product label readable detail key... where would be best to download the software? That is to say. Microsoft... or?
Thanks for your help, I'll do it
------yours faithfully michael H.005...
(1) requires a clean install - the disk will be wiped, but back up to external media first!
(2) use the links here... http://www.heidoc.net/joomla/technology-science/microsoft - these are legitimate download links of Digital River, who host the files for the Member States.
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