Question re Lenovo Vista Ultimate 32

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pae77 · #1 Post by **pae77** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 2:32 pm

Does a T61 ordered with Lenovo Vista Ultimate 32 include a 64 bit version of Vista?

andyP · #2 Post by **andyP** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 3:53 pm

AFAIK Lenovo doesn't ship any TPs with Vista Ultimate x64, when x64 then only Business on selected models. I believe the answer is no.

#3 Post by **RonS** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 4:15 am

You can order a T61p with Vista Business 64-bit. I just received one. The 32-bit version does not include a 64-bit version - they're treated as separate products.

#4 Post by **ryengineer** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 9:26 am

You can call in to customize it with your choice of 64-bit version.

#5 Post by **erik** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:34 am

ryengineer wrote:You can call in to customize it with your choice of 64-bit version.

as of a few months ago when i ordered my T61p i couldn't get vista ultimate 64 no matter how hard i tried. has lenovo since changed this?

burhan · #6 Post by **burhan** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:03 pm

With $5 and 10 minutes of your time, you can (legally) convert your existing 32 bit to 64 bit since there is one license for both. All you need is one of those 'anytime upgrade' dvds.

The 'short' way:

1. Backup your stuff.
2. Put in the upgrade DVD.
3. Reboot.
4. Initiate install.
5. Do not enter a key when prompted, check the box marked 'do not activate' and click next; when you receive a popup warning, click 'No'.
6. Choose the x64 version of the OS that came with your laptop (so Business 32 > Business 64)
7. Continute the install
8. Call MS to activate it

Or, the longer more detailed way.

#7 Post by **ryengineer** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:43 pm

erik wrote: as of a few months ago when i ordered my T61p i couldn't get vista ultimate 64 no matter how hard i tried. has lenovo since changed this?

One always has this option, it depends on the representative you talk to, if the rep has no clue on what you're talking about then simply tell him/her the part number of 64-bit OS of your choice (provided lenovo offers it), it would be added to your order.

#8 Post by **erik** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 7:00 pm

ryengineer wrote:One always has this option, it depends on the representative you talk to, if the rep has no clue on what you're talking about then simply tell him/her the part number of 64-bit OS of your choice (provided lenovo offers it), it would be added to your order.

i was told by a handful of EPP reps that i couldn't get vista ultimate x64 configured with my T61p. i even had my inquiry elevated to a supervisor and was still told 'no'. oh well, i never use recovery media anyway and prefer clean installations so it's not a big deal at this point.

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