I"rasmasyean" <guest@unknown-email.com> wrote in message
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> Is there a way to do this without "buying a new copy"?
>
> It comes with 32-bit and there was no option to change it.
> The Rep said I would have to install a brand new one.
> But I was hoping that they didn't know what they are talking about.
>
> Is there a way to perhaps get MS to send a 64-it disk or something and
> use the same key? I assume the Dell would come with a key right?
>
>
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> rasmasyean[/color]

if you ordered the machine with the x86 (32-bit) edition then you will have
to buy a new copy.
As this is OEM (preinstalled with the machine) you are not entitled to the
additional media that Microsoft provide to retail customer - your issue is
with your OEM - in this case Dell.
If they will not supply you with the x64 media then you will have to buy.

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Mike Brannigan
"rasmasyean" <guest@unknown-email.com> wrote in message
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>
> Is there a way to do this without "buying a new copy"?
>
> It comes with 32-bit and there was no option to change it.
> The Rep said I would have to install a brand new one.
> But I was hoping that they didn't know what they are talking about.
>
> Is there a way to perhaps get MS to send a 64-it disk or something and
> use the same key? I assume the Dell would come with a key right?
>
>
> --
> rasmasyean
>
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