Re: ITCHING for x64!!
- From: "daygo140" <daygo140@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 11:29:04 -0700
I bought my hp pavilion zv5405 notebook with an AMD 64 and WIN XP HOME. I
then upgraded HOME (OEM) to WIN XP PRO (retail) to prepare for x64. So I am
stuck not be able to get XP x64 PRO because I don't have XP PRO OEM??? I
find that hard to believe.
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:
> You were asking about 64 bit and my answers were about 64 bit.
> I was not referring to what you have.
> I was referring to 64 bit.
> 64 bit is OEM only.
>
> Your reference to Maximum PC is not really good since to me they are not
> very good at what they attempt to do.
> The information you seem to have gotten from Maximum PC is half truths, one
> of the reasons I do not like them.
> Talk to your dealer for details and full truth of the exchange and if they
> will participate.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "daygo140" <daygo140@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:FA3F213F-DA38-4BDC-86FD-E47ABA1D86D7@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Where on earth did you get the idea that my version of PRO was an OEM
> > version, for starters? It is NOT.
> >
> > Secondly, I believe whether it being OEM or not has no bearing. What does
> > is whether it is PRO or HOME. It needs to be PRO.
> >
> > According to MAXIMUMpc the current issue, MS is offering an exchange
> > program. You will be able to exchange your 32 bit license for a 64 bit
> > license then download the upgrade. They will use software to authenticate
> > your version before you download. This tells me as long as XP PRO is
> > running
> > on your system, OEM or retail, you'll be able to upgrade. No middleman
> > involved, i.e. your dealer/manufacturer.
> >
> > OBVIOUSLY MVP's are misinformed and don't get informed any more than the
> > regular customer.
> >
> >
> >
> > "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Talk to your dealer for both answers.
> >> Since it is OEM, they will have a better idea as to when they will get it
> >> assuming they want to sell it.
> >>
> >> There have been strong rumours that there will be an exchange program of
> >> some kind.
> >> But it is probably at the discretion of the OEM you bought 32 bit and 64
> >> bit.
> >> Since it is OEM only, Most likely Microsoft will not be directly involved
> >> with the end users.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> >> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> >> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
> >> http://www.dts-l.org
> >>
> >>
> >> "daygo140" <daygo140@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> >> news:FDBE2BA0-B40D-455B-895F-BCE24A62A32B@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> >I heard the x64 is coming VERY soon! WHEN??? Also is it true as long
> >> >as
> >> >you
> >> > have XP Pro that you can swap your 32 bit license for the 64 bit
> >> > version
> >> > free
> >> > of charge?
> >> >
> >> > WHEN????
>
>
>
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