Wins 7 disk 32 or 64 bit?

[Guest]

I have 2 wins 7 install disks, supposedly 32 bit and 64 bit. Came with new pc. BUT when I loaded 64 bit, it came out as 32 bit. So, vendor says they were mistakenly mislabeled and I should try the other one labeled 32 bit, because its the REAL 64 BIT!!
Before I go and wipe out my system to try it, how can I tell if the disk is indeed a wins 7 64 bit install?

 

[scout_03]

if it is a original one it should be writen on the disc the disc should have genuine on them and changing the way you look to you see microsoft

 

[jitpublisher]

Legitimate, genuine Windows discs will not be mislabeled, these are likely pirated software.

 

[Guest]

if it is a original one it should be writen on the disc the disc should have genuine on them and changing the way you look to you see microsoft

...sorry bout the double posts..new at his...but...
I have a refurbished pc and disk state for refurbished, service pk 1, ...has Microsoft at top on label, Wins 7 Pro, 2011 Microsoft. thx

 

[DeadRam]

Explore the DVD and open autorun.inf (root folder). The 32 Bit version looks like this.

[Autorun]
open=setup.exe
icon=setup.exe,0

And the 64 Bit version looks like this.

[AutoRun.Amd64]
open=setup.exe
icon=setup.exe,0

[AutoRun]
open=sources\sperr32.exe x64
icon=sources\sperr32.exe,0

 

[Guest]

Legitimate, genuine Windows discs will not be mislabeled, these are likely pirated software.

thx...eCost is vndor, pretty big on the Internet, been around awhile, known for cheap prices, good hardware. I think they're legit

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.my3cents.com/reviews/ecost

 

[Guest]

Explore the DVD and open autorun.inf (root folder). The 32 Bit version looks like this.

[Autorun]
open=setup.exe
icon=setup.exe,0

And the 64 Bit version looks like this.

[AutoRun.Amd64]
open=setup.exe
icon=setup.exe,0

[AutoRun]
open=sources\sperr32.exe x64
icon=sources\sperr32.exe,0

thx. you're gonna hav to pt that in plainer english...how do I 'explore DVD'...where is 'autorun.inf' or 'root folder?' Sorry I'm a rel neophyte.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I've never seen Legit Microsoft media not labeled correctly.

 

[Brett928S2]

Legitimate, genuine Windows discs will not be mislabeled, these are likely pirated software.

Hi

TOTALLY true...they are FAKE discs....

If you don't believe us ring Microsoft, they have a way of checking...

All the best Brett

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I have 2 wins 7 install disks, supposedly 32 bit and 64 bit. Came with new pc

I have a refurbished pc and disk state for refurbished, service pk 1, ...has Microsoft at top on label, Wins 7 Pro, 2011 Microsoft. thx

Which is it? Two different claims in the same thread.

Tom's Hardware doesn't provide support for pirated software.

 

[Guest]

Hi

TOTALLY true...they are FAKE discs....

If you don't believe us ring Microsoft, they have a way of checking...

All the best Brett

...much appreciated...not about 'belief'...gd idea about ringing MS...vendor won't send outanymore, says I'm beyond their warranty...but now you got me curious...thx

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

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