Vista Problems

1.) I can't tell if I have 32-bit or 64-bit
Dell Inspiron9400
Intel(R) Core(TM)2CPU
T7400 @2.16GHz
2.16GHz, 2.00GB of RAM
Physical Adress Extenstion
2.) I pre-bought Vista with my computer; I don't have a Vista CD to use to
install. What do I do/
3.) I pre-bought Vista with my computer; I don't know what version of Vista
I have.
Thanks

hit as a 2 key combination
WINDOWS KEY + PAUSE/BREAK
brings up system properties and shows your processor type and OS type.



mikeyhsd@comcast.net



"Pi Guy" <PiGuy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:1891B9D8-0B32-45DE-B811-21DDDF7191AA@microsoft.com...
1.) I can't tell if I have 32-bit or 64-bit
Dell Inspiron9400
Intel(R) Core(TM)2CPU
T7400 @2.16GHz
2.16GHz, 2.00GB of RAM
Physical Adress Extenstion
2.) I pre-bought Vista with my computer; I don't have a Vista CD to use to
install. What do I do/
3.) I pre-bought Vista with my computer; I don't know what version of Vista
I have.
Thanks

"Pi Guy" <PiGuy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1891B9D8-0B32-45DE-B811-21DDDF7191AA@microsoft.com...
> 1.) I can't tell if I have 32-bit or 64-bit
> Dell Inspiron9400
> Intel(R) Core(TM)2CPU
> T7400 @2.16GHz
> 2.16GHz, 2.00GB of RAM
> Physical Adress Extenstion
> 2.) I pre-bought Vista with my computer; I don't have a Vista CD to use to
> install. What do I do/
> 3.) I pre-bought Vista with my computer; I don't know what version of
> Vista
> I have.
> Thanks

Start-> Right-click on Computer-> Read under System->System Type in the
dialog that appears.

Dell Inspiron9400
Intel(R) Core(TM)2CPU
T7400 @2.16GHz
2.16GHz, 2.00GB of RAM
Physical Adress Extenstion

is all that appears

"mikeyhsd" wrote:

> hit as a 2 key combination
> WINDOWS KEY + PAUSE/BREAK
> brings up system properties and shows your processor type and OS type.
>
>
>
> mikeyhsd@comcast.net
>
>
>
> "Pi Guy" <PiGuy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:1891B9D8-0B32-45DE-B811-21DDDF7191AA@microsoft.com...
> 1.) I can't tell if I have 32-bit or 64-bit
> Dell Inspiron9400
> Intel(R) Core(TM)2CPU
> T7400 @2.16GHz
> 2.16GHz, 2.00GB of RAM
> Physical Adress Extenstion
> 2.) I pre-bought Vista with my computer; I don't have a Vista CD to use to
> install. What do I do/
> 3.) I pre-bought Vista with my computer; I don't know what version of Vista
> I have

Dell Inspiron9400
Intel(R) Core(TM)2CPU
T7400 @2.16GHz
2.16GHz, 2.00GB of RAM
Physical Adress Extenstion
is all I can get

"PvdG42" wrote:

>
> "Pi Guy" <PiGuy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:1891B9D8-0B32-45DE-B811-21DDDF7191AA@microsoft.com...
> > 1.) I can't tell if I have 32-bit or 64-bit
> > Dell Inspiron9400
> > Intel(R) Core(TM)2CPU
> > T7400 @2.16GHz
> > 2.16GHz, 2.00GB of RAM
> > Physical Adress Extenstion
> > 2.) I pre-bought Vista with my computer; I don't have a Vista CD to use to
> > install. What do I do/
> > 3.) I pre-bought Vista with my computer; I don't know what version of
> > Vista
> > I have.
> > Thanks
>
> Start-> Right-click on Computer-> Read under System->System Type in the
> dialog that appears.
>
>

Hello PiGuy,
Open your Welcome Center and click on 'Show more details' in the middle is
System and look at System type which will tell you 64-bit or 32-bit
Operating System.

Good Luck!

--
Manuel Nonaca
MIS/M University of Phoenix Online
Clovis, CA (PST)

"Pi Guy" <PiGuy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2811FFE3-82E6-4AF6-ADA2-20FFF7146000@microsoft.com...
> Dell Inspiron9400
> Intel(R) Core(TM)2CPU
> T7400 @2.16GHz
> 2.16GHz, 2.00GB of RAM
> Physical Adress Extenstion
> is all I can get
>
> "PvdG42" wrote:
>
>>
>> "Pi Guy" <PiGuy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:1891B9D8-0B32-45DE-B811-21DDDF7191AA@microsoft.com...
>> > 1.) I can't tell if I have 32-bit or 64-bit
>> > Dell Inspiron9400
>> > Intel(R) Core(TM)2CPU
>> > T7400 @2.16GHz
>> > 2.16GHz, 2.00GB of RAM
>> > Physical Adress Extenstion
>> > 2.) I pre-bought Vista with my computer; I don't have a Vista CD to use
>> > to
>> > install. What do I do/
>> > 3.) I pre-bought Vista with my computer; I don't know what version of
>> > Vista
>> > I have.
>> > Thanks
>>
>> Start-> Right-click on Computer-> Read under System->System Type in the
>> dialog that appears.
>>
>>

The Dell website says Vista Home Premium, almost certainly the 32bit
version, and Dell will probably supply the restore material for a price..
ask them..

http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/prod...HS1&l=en&s=dhs

"Pi Guy" <PiGuy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1891B9D8-0B32-45DE-B811-21DDDF7191AA@microsoft.com...
> 1.) I can't tell if I have 32-bit or 64-bit
> Dell Inspiron9400
> Intel(R) Core(TM)2CPU
> T7400 @2.16GHz
> 2.16GHz, 2.00GB of RAM
> Physical Adress Extenstion
> 2.) I pre-bought Vista with my computer; I don't have a Vista CD to use to
> install. What do I do/
> 3.) I pre-bought Vista with my computer; I don't know what version of
> Vista
> I have.
> Thanks

--


Mike Hall
MS MVP Windows Shell/User
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/

Hello PiGuy,

You should of gotten direction from Dell on how to create a restore disk
because most laptops will not come with a disk they figure you create your
own (cost savings). I bought an HP laptop recently and instructed to create
a "one time" restore disk.
--
Manuel Nonaca
MIS/M University of Phoenix Online
Clovis, CA (PST)

"Mike Hall - MVP" <mikehall@mvps.org> wrote in message
news:eInalw6rHHA.5028@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> The Dell website says Vista Home Premium, almost certainly the 32bit
> version, and Dell will probably supply the restore material for a price..
> ask them..
>
> http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/prod...HS1&l=en&s=dhs
>
> "Pi Guy" <PiGuy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:1891B9D8-0B32-45DE-B811-21DDDF7191AA@microsoft.com...
>> 1.) I can't tell if I have 32-bit or 64-bit
>> Dell Inspiron9400
>> Intel(R) Core(TM)2CPU
>> T7400 @2.16GHz
>> 2.16GHz, 2.00GB of RAM
>> Physical Adress Extenstion
>> 2.) I pre-bought Vista with my computer; I don't have a Vista CD to use
>> to
>> install. What do I do/
>> 3.) I pre-bought Vista with my computer; I don't know what version of
>> Vista
>> I have.
>> Thanks
>
> --
>
>
> Mike Hall
> MS MVP Windows Shell/User
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/
>
>
>

you can look up the processor at the intel site.
or better yet, call dell and ask them. while you are there inquire about cd/dvd media to reinstall or restore your system.



mikeyhsd@comcast.net



"Pi Guy" <PiGuy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:21CE9362-32C8-4B40-AF09-99CD3FCF9069@microsoft.com...
Dell Inspiron9400
Intel(R) Core(TM)2CPU
T7400 @2.16GHz
2.16GHz, 2.00GB of RAM
Physical Adress Extenstion

is all that appears

"mikeyhsd" wrote:

> hit as a 2 key combination
> WINDOWS KEY + PAUSE/BREAK
> brings up system properties and shows your processor type and OS type.
>
>
>
> mikeyhsd@comcast.net
>
>
>
> "Pi Guy" <PiGuy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:1891B9D8-0B32-45DE-B811-21DDDF7191AA@microsoft.com...
> 1.) I can't tell if I have 32-bit or 64-bit
> Dell Inspiron9400
> Intel(R) Core(TM)2CPU
> T7400 @2.16GHz
> 2.16GHz, 2.00GB of RAM
> Physical Adress Extenstion
> 2.) I pre-bought Vista with my computer; I don't have a Vista CD to use to
> install. What do I do/
> 3.) I pre-bought Vista with my computer; I don't know what version of Vista
> I have