[Partially Serious]I just realised that my new toy (see sig) is running a 32-bit version of Vista. What the hell is the point having x64 architecture if the OS is only at x32? That's like having a ferrari and never taking it out of first gear. I'm pissed. Screenshot of CPU-Z analysis below.
I don't suppose there's a way to get it running at x64? And don't tell me to buy x64 version of Vista, that's too obvious even for this forum.
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Yes, since the OP has (presumably) paid for his current copy, he can use his legitimate product key to install the 64-bit edition. However, unless it's a volume licence, only one installation can be active at any one time.
I remember sending Microsoft an email about this before (how this topic often comes up), and one guy from Microsoft said it was against Microsoft to use any disc and a Product Key you obtained from Microsoft. The idea was that for every disc, there is a Product key specifically for it. I'm guessing it's reinforced into Vista.
No, it isn't, and hasn't ever been, otherwise Windows wouldn't have ever come with a built-in facility to change the product key.
The Vista DVD comes in two flavours, 32-bit and 64-bit. The product key determined what edition of Vista (Home, Business, Ultimate, and so on) is installed.
Well you will be reinstalling windows, so you will lose any unbacked up data. Some applications won't work in 64bit windows I've heard. Also, you'll need to obtain 64 bit drivers for all of your hardware.
My monkey wearing the fedora points and laughs at you.
I know that everyone has better things to do, but I would be very, very grateful if someone could put together a short list of pointers to go about doing the reinstallation using x64. What should I backup, just in case. How can I transfer this current version to a DVD as backup in case the installer is corrupted? This is an OEM version and doesn't come with a DVD.
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Well, wouldn't you contact the people you bought your laptop from - and say something like, "yea... you guys installed the 32-bit version of Windows Vista on my 64-bit hardware.... I'm pretty sure that was a mistake since doing that intentionally would be rather idiotic."
they don't like people who don't know what they're talking about. they actually don't like people on the phone at all, but they get paid by the hour anyway...
I'm sure I've said this before, but I'll say it again, given that I do a lot of customer support for the websites I build. I can tolerate honest ignorance. If somebody just plain doesn't know what's happening, I'm only too happy to explain it to them as best I can. Usually, these clients will then remember what I've told them, and will have an easier time telling me a problem next time.
What I strongly dislike is stupidity. Several types of clients fall into this category...
1) Clients who insist they know what they're talking about, even though they don't.
2) Clients who absolutely insist that they're right, even after they fall under number 1.
3) Clients who just can't remember what I've explained to them ten times already. Get a pad of paper and a pencil. It's not that hard.
Needless to say, the number of stupid clients always outweighs the number of ignorant clients. I don't mind dealing with clients who actually want to know what's happening when they click that button. I can't stand the clients who refuse what I tell them, especially when considering they're paying me to do it for them, most likely because they don't know how to do it.
Now, this is not to say that I wish all my clients were smart. And that also isn't to say that if all my clients were smart, I'd be out of a job. As we all know, programming takes a natural talent. Not anybody can just decide they're gonna be a programmer. It takes a certain type of screwed up brain to want to do it, and an even more screwed up brain to actually be good. Most clients aren't screwed up, so they're automatically out.
Hmmm - I've been puzzled for a few months now why my brand new core 2 duo lappy runs like a dog. I put it down to Vista being a processor hog and the laptop having just 1 gig of memory . Its so slow I can't do anything more than write emails and surf the net (which is pretty much all I do anyway).
I switch to my 4 year old XP rig to do any real work. Sad but true.
Will my laptop actually perform if install the x64 version of Vista? I'm thinking of paying a few $'s to upgrade the RAM first.
1) Clients who insist they know what they're talking about, even though they don't.
2) Clients who absolutely insist that they're right, even after they fall under number 1.
3) Clients who just can't remember what I've explained to them ten times already. Get a pad of paper and a pencil. It's not that hard.
But, but, but... 1) I DO know what I'm talking about.... not my fault YOU don't know what I'm talking about. 2) I AM right, and I know it. That's why I'm trying to convince you that you are wrong. 3) Look, if I could do this with pen and paper I would NEED the stupid computer then would I? Paper gets lost just as easily as a hard drives gets corrupted when you spill coffee all over it and then try to fix the problem by picking up the laptop by it's edge and banging it on end, thereby shaking all of the liquid out of it. Look, see? I DO know what I'm talking about.
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Originally Posted by MaximilianMayrhofer
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. Its so slow I can't do anything more than write emails and surf the net (which is pretty much all I do anyway).
