| Subject: Vista Ultimate DVD without 64 bit option |
| Group: microsoft.public.windows.64bit.general |
| Date: 5/6/2008 4:50:00 PM |
| From: =?Utf-8?B?SmFtZXMyOQ==?= [Email Address Protection] |
For some reason, My Vista Ultimate Install DVD does not come with 64 bit. It is a legit copy. I think it's because it's from dell. How do I get the x64 install? |
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| Subject: Re: Vista Ultimate DVD without 64 bit option |
| Group: microsoft.public.windows.64bit.general |
| Date: 5/6/2008 5:01:00 PM |
| From: DevilsPGD [Email Address Protection] |
In message <7CA54730-93E8-4849-9372-F138FE319149@microsoft.com> James29 <James29@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >For some reason, My Vista Ultimate Install DVD does not come with 64 bit. It >is a legit copy. I think it's because it's from dell. How do I get the x64 >install? Only the retail version of Ultimate includes x86 and x64. If you purchased an OEM copy (from Dell, for example), you'll need to contact your OEM to retrieve an alternate version. |
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| Subject: Re: Vista Ultimate DVD without 64 bit option |
| Group: microsoft.public.windows.64bit.general |
| Date: 5/6/2008 5:21:04 PM |
| From: "Colin Barnhorst" [Email Address Protection] |
The x86 and x64 versions come on separate dvds. Both are included in the retail Vista Ultimate box but if your copy came with your computer then you only get the dvd for the installed version that came with your computer. Owners of preinstalled (OEM) copies of Vista are not entitled to the other dvd like owners of the retail copies are. Contact the merchant who sold you your computer to see if an x64 dvd is available to you. "James29" <James29@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:7CA54730-93E8-4849-9372-F138FE319149@microsoft.com... > For some reason, My Vista Ultimate Install DVD does not come with 64 bit. > It > is a legit copy. I think it's because it's from dell. How do I get the x64 > install? |
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| Subject: Re: Vista Ultimate DVD without 64 bit option |
| Group: microsoft.public.windows.64bit.general |
| Date: 5/8/2008 2:53:47 PM |
| From: XS11E [Email Address Protection] |
James29 <James29@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > Will I have to pay for it or will it be free because I already > payed for my vista ultimate? That's entirely up to the manufacturer. I've heard different stories about different manufacturers, why not just call Del and ask them? Personal opinion: If they say no, stick with 32 bit. There's little advantage in 64 bit at this time. -- XS11E, Killing all posts from Google Groups The Usenet Improvement Project: http://improve-usenet.org |
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