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Vista 64-bit on 32-bit machine?

  • 07-06-2007 3:21pm
    #1
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭


    Just bought an oem copy of vista without checking and it is the 64 bit version. Can it be installed on a 32-bit machine or do i need to get a 32 bit version?


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  • #2
    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    64 bit software can run only on 64 bit hardware. 32 bit software can (generally, depending on the processor) run on either.


  • #3
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    Fair enough so,cheers. Dont suppose anyone is in the reverse situation and fancise a swap? :) Or is anyone planning on buying the 64-bit version of windows?

    One other thing. I assume the cd key is 64-bit specific, yeah? Or could I borrow a 32-bit cd and use my cd key?


  • #4
    8T8
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,757 ✭✭✭8T8


    Retail Vista - same keys for 32/64-bit

    OEM Vista - separate keys for 32/64-bit

    Although there is conflicting reports of people successfully using OEM keys intended for another xx-bit version.


  • #5
    J.P
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭J.P


    Stekelly wrote:
    Fair enough so,cheers. Dont suppose anyone is in the reverse situation and fancise a swap? :) Or is anyone planning on buying the 64-bit version of windows?

    One other thing. I assume the cd key is 64-bit specific, yeah? Or could I borrow a 32-bit cd and use my cd key?

    I'm looking to buy Vista 64bit, how much would you sell it for, providing you haven't used it....


  • #6
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    I'm in the process of a swap through adverts with validreasoning!. He's almost certain the 32-bit copy he has has an unused cd-key. If that falls through it's yours for the value of a 32-bit copy ( I'll check it out now) or if you want to buy a new 32-bit copy and swap.

    Edit:It's €97.50 on Komplett.ie


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  • #7
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    Actually, while I think of it, as I sadi, validreasoning! isnt 100% sure that the cd key on the copy of vista he's swapping me isnt used. If i get the cd key off him would I be able to ring microsoft and get them to tell me if it is or not?


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