Is there a difference between the 32 bit and 64 bit key for XP Pro?

Justin wrote:
> Is there a difference between the 32 bit and 64 bit key for XP Pro?

Yes.

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Shenan Stanley wrote:
> Justin wrote:
>> Is there a difference between the 32 bit and 64 bit key for XP Pro?
>
> Yes.
>

But for Vista its different?

> But for Vista its different?

No.It is the same. Different keys for 64 and 32 bit

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"Justin" <Justin@nobecauseihatespam> wrote in message
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> Shenan Stanley wrote:
>> Justin wrote:
>>> Is there a difference between the 32 bit and 64 bit key for XP Pro?
>>
>> Yes.
>>
>
> But for Vista its different?

"Peter Foldes" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>> But for Vista its different?
>
> No.It is the same. Different keys for 64 and 32 bit
>
> --
> Peter
>
In retail versions of Vista, full or upgrade, the same product key
can be used for either 32 or 64 bit versions of the same product,
but cannot be activated for both simultaneously. For OEM versions
the product key only works with the product version it is issued with.

Ian D wrote:
> "Peter Foldes" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>>> But for Vista its different?
>> No.It is the same. Different keys for 64 and 32 bit
>>
>> --
>> Peter
>>
> In retail versions of Vista, full or upgrade, the same product key
> can be used for either 32 or 64 bit versions of the same product,
> but cannot be activated for both simultaneously. For OEM versions
> the product key only works with the product version it is issued with.
>
>

I now understand.