Re: 32 bit and 4 GB
- From: "SuperK" <msnews08@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:56:04 -0600
On that same subject . . . here is something else to be aware of when
purchasing a PC. I recently spec'd and bought a Dell 64 bit Inspiron online.
I elected to get Vista Business on it. It arrived with 32 bit Vista. I
called and complained but got no where. I admit I did not question it enough
before purchase and it's my fault. But you would think if you buy a 64 bit
machine and an OS, you would get a 64 bit OS. Apparently, as long as the 32
bit OS will work, Dell felt that was a viable OS and they were free to
"hide" the fact that it was only a 32 bit OS in the price. What a racket.
It was no big deal. As a technet member, I just downloaded the 64 bit
version and was up and running the same day. Just something to be aware of.
"DL" <address@invalid> wrote in message
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You purchased a pc with 32bit o/s, that was your choice
Do you actually utilise any software that is optimised for 64bit?
<vladimir@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi,
My laptop came with a 32 bit version of Vista Home Premium. It has 4
GB of RAM, and the 32 bit cannot handle all that. I called microsoft,
but they say I cannot have the 64 bit copy because my software is OEM.
The vendor said that if my laptop came with a 32 bit version, is
because this version is the best for the device. But I think it
shouldn't have sold this laptop with a 32 bit version. Now, what
should I do? Buy a real 64 bit copy?
Thanks.
Vladimir
vladimir@xxxxxxxxxxx
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