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Originally Posted by Evylldemon OK so I couldn't find a clear answer on this anywhere so I thought I would ask this anyway. My roommate has an OEM version of 64-bit Vista that he is currently using. Would I be able to install this on my computer? I'm certain that technically you "can't" but is there a way around it? Keep in mind both computers will continue to use the same copy so calling MS to reactivate isn't a solution.
Looking to save a few dollars on my new build. Would like to keep using my 32bit XP but I want 4+GB of RAM. |
That'd be illegal, though you could more than likely do it & get it activated too.
If you're really tight for funds, i might say save the pennies for the x64 version of 7, which we'll be seeing soon enough.
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Originally Posted by enaberif It can't but your not going to notice any difference between 3, 4, 5 or 6gb of memory. |
Nonsense.
Just because you don't run programs that utilize much memory doesn't mean others won't...
It's especially helpful in Vista having additional RAM, as it's incredibly easy to run well over 3-4 GB usage if you multitask alot.
32-bit OSes are "perfectly fine" for low end users or those still stuck with XP, but they have no place in a high end setup, sorry.