Just purchased a Toshiba a500/02j at switch on I was asked to decide on 32 or 64 bit to do with recovery partition. Anybody got a clue why I get a choice or which one I should decide as I dont want to make the wrong choice if there is one.
Thankyou
When I looked this up, It says it come with 32 bit installed, but a 64 bit recovery partition, I'm confused as to why ?
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But would you suggest I use the 32 bit or 64 bit recovery partition?
Well if it comes with 32 bit installed, I would think it should come with 32 bit recovery partition as standard. Could it come with both ? I would be asking them a lot of questions? Ask if it comes with install DVD's or recovery DVD's !
Cheers Doc' will sort it out tomorrow as no DVDs with laptop
they come with both- I had a lemon toshiba for 3 weeks last year (bsod while idle took it back). Toshiba give the user the option to choose. 32 or 64 bit
you burn your own disks for toshiba - should have a short cut on the desk top if i remember. Very easy
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