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  • 08-12-2008 10:23 PM

    My move to 64bit

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    I've been wanting to move to 64bit vista for a while and I have a friend with a 64bit disk. I know I can send for 64bit disks from microsoft but I was just wondering if I have to get a new key from microsoft or if mine that I got with my 32 retail disk will work.

    EDIT: also if I do a clean install will it still make a windows.old folder as with the loss of one of my hard drives I have some files not backed up. Not ones that I can't loss but some shows off of my tv tuner and such that I don't need but would like to have.

    If you'r upset because you can't afford shoes look at the man that has no legs. Lifes not so badBig Smile
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  • 08-12-2008 10:42 PM In reply to

    • warlord
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    I'm sorry but i believe you actually have to have a 64bit key. Or have i missed something?
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  • 08-12-2008 10:59 PM In reply to

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    Re: My move to 64bit

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    Some good reading right HERE, Bob!

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  • 08-12-2008 11:21 PM In reply to

    Re: My move to 64bit

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    Super Dave you are truely amazing. I wish I had your googling skills. I't looks like I need to buy a 64 full version. Blah! Guess I'll hold off a little longer

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  • 08-12-2008 11:35 PM In reply to

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    Re: My move to 64bit

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    Why thank you very much, Bob! I am curious...aside from being able to utilize more memory than the 32-bit version, is there any advantage to running the 64-bit edition at this time?

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  • 08-13-2008 12:29 AM In reply to

    Re: My move to 64bit

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    better security. But not much at the time. It doesn't hurt anything though. I just haven't reinstalled since vista came out and its starting to show a little sluggishness. I want to get 4GB or ram in the next year so I figured it would save me a step but think I'll just reinstall 32bit vista.

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