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Old 08-22-08   #1 (permalink)
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Default Do the retail packages of Vista come in 64-bit?

Reason i'm asking is that I can get the retail version at my college for $199, but i can't find any about 32-bit or 64-bit on the box. Is the retail version different than the OEM version in this respect?
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199 from your college??? Don't you pay a technology fee and they give you that crap for free? Mine always did, granted at the time I only got xp and office xp out of it.

Edit: What version are we talking about any how? Ultimate?
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Reason i'm asking is that I can get the retail version at my college for $199, but i can't find any about 32-bit or 64-bit on the box. Is the retail version different than the OEM version in this respect?
I think retail Premium and Ultimate come with both 32 bit and 64 bit.

The OEM versions usually are sold seprately.

Might want to confirm this though.

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The OEMs are always separate; you either buy the 32 or the 64 bit.

I know for sure, that Ultimate comes with both CDs.

If you choose any other edition, go here to request the other bit edition.
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Only Ultimate comes with the 64 bit Cd. The other versions if retail have information on getting it.
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Ultimate comes with both 32 and 64 bit, the other version are individual. But if you buy 32 then you can order the 64 bit dvd from MS for $10 or $15.

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Ultimate is the only one where you get everything. For the others, you have to pay extra money to order the 64-bit version through microsoft.
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