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2012-03-18 12:11:29

Re: Restore x201 in 64bit

Hi Guys,

I just bought an x201 (3323) notebook and have noticed that even though there is a 64bit capable processor it came preinstalled with 32bit (Win 7 pro).

When I did system recovery, the OS that was installed was also 32bit. Is there any way to get 64bit installed without forking out to buy a new Windows license?

Thanks in advance,

Matt :-)

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2012-03-18 13:24:17

Re: Restore x201 in 64bit

yes it will work with most of the windows 7 iso you download from the web.

Regards,

Jin Li

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2012-03-18 12:58:24

Re: Restore x201 in 64bit

well windows license for windows 7 supports both 32 bit and 64 bit.

You download the windows 7 64 bit iso (just google notebookreview windows 7 iso) and then activate it using the windows license serial number that you already got.

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2012-03-18 13:02:25

Re: Restore x201 in 64bit

Thanks for your reply.

So the COA on the bottom of the machine will work with any Windows 7 Pro copy I download?

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Re: Restore x201 in 64bit

yes it will work with most of the windows 7 iso you download from the web.

Regards,

Jin Li

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I am a volunteer, and not a paid staff of Lenovo or Microsoft

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