That's exactly the problem, in fact retail version should give no probs in switching from 32 to 64-bits, but actually I'm using an oem version so maybe things are different as tribaljet said =) @all: Guys I really appreciate all your support, I'm learning a lot here =)
On 15 Apr, 10:56, Jaime Honrado <[email protected]> wrote: > @Jose: Bro, I'm really sorry. I never intended for anything bad to 9xxssf. > On a sidenote, I just realized I'm using Sigma 3.0 beta for x64. So far its > been treating me real good. Better than the stock from HP (I'm on a 6730b > machine). :) > > @Zentradis: Correct me if I'm wrong but here's how I understood your > question: You want to switch to a 64bit Win7 without using a new CD Key. The > short answer to your question is: I'm not sure. > The long answer to your question is: > Each OS product key you register to MS is locked to your chipset, > specifically to your board. So you can switch processors or whatever system > component (e.g. RAM, and whatnot) and your product key will still work on > that machine. I can assure you this. I just switched processors from a T7300 > to a T9300. But I've never tried switching from 32bit to 64bit using the > same product key. > > Here's one thing I'd like to share though: I had a friend who used his > license from a 32bit on a 64bit install. It worked. But here's the > disclaimer: He used an academic license, and the key was not yet registered > to his first 32bit installation. > > If you really want to try it back up your data first! And do it when you > have the most free time. It takes a while to load your programs and > preferrences back after a fresh install. > > Good luck with your machine! :D > > > > On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 3:52 PM, THEfog . <[email protected]> wrote: > > Are you talking about the /3GB boot switch? > > > THEfog > > > On 15/04/2011 5:34 PM, "tribaljet" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > OEM versions don't allow license switching between x86 and x64, only > > retail ones :S > > If you get 4GB of memory, let us know and I'll post on how you can > > extend the amount of memory recognized in Win7 x86. > > > On 15 Abr, 08:07, Zentradis <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Thanks brothers you are always a resour... > > > -- > > 9xx SOLDIERS SANS FRONTIERS- Nascondi testo citato > > - Mostra testo citato - -- 9xx SOLDIERS SANS FRONTIERS
