How do I know what version of Windows was installed 32-bit or 64-bit?

original title: 32 or 64 bit?

I got HP laptop dv2500.  Need to replace the HARD drive has failed.  I know that I need vista OEM copy, but how do I know if the machine is 32 or 64 bit?  I've never used it, so I can't say.

http://welcome.HP.com/country/us/en/contact_us.html

Contact HP > give them the series and EXACT model number.

You have given a serial number, not a model number.

http://h20180.www2.HP.com/apps/lookup?h_lang=en&h_cc=us&cc=us&h_page=hpcom&lang=en&h_client=S-A-R163-1&h_pagetype=s-002&h_query=HP+dv2500+laptop.&submit.x=4&submit.y=2

There are 112 models in this series; read the info at the link above.

HP will also send you a set of recovery Vista disc/s.

Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

See you soon.

Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

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