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03-28-2009, 11:20 AM
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Tanker Yanker
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How to determine which 32bit or 64bit
I have windows 7 beta, had it since it first came out.. When I had a mb issue and it needed to be replaced, I restored they system with XP Pro and Vista. Now I want to reinstall 7 but don't know which version I have.. I had to go to ms to get another key, but not being sure which one I had I choose a key for the 32 bit version..
When I stick the disk in to the drive in vista, it won't auto run or let me explore it to try and figure out which one I have. All it wants to do is format the disk. Now when I stick it in under XP it will auto run or I can explore it no problem.. My question is how do I determine which version I have 32 bit or 64 bit so I can use the right key thanks.
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03-28-2009, 05:57 PM
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I don't have any experience with Windows 7 but if you were to explore the Windows 7 disk under your Windows XP OS, you can try reading the README.txt file (assuming there is one) or any readable text file that has a clue. If that doesn't work, I would probably get the key for both 32-bit & 64-bit. Then install the OS, and when it prompts you for the key, enter in either one. If that one key doesn't work, then you'll know which is the right key/architecture.
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03-29-2009, 08:45 AM
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If you enter the wrong key it will be rejected. Then use the other key.
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03-29-2009, 02:12 PM
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Tanker Yanker
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Ok thanks will have to give it a go today.
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