Windows XP 64-bit

D_o_S · Oct 12, 2005, 07:37 PM

Hi,

I just saw that Windows XP Professional 64 bit is available at one of my local stores. It costs the same as the normal 32 bit version, what should I get?

Any ideas welcome.

djbbenn · Oct 12, 2005, 07:52 PM

I would say the 64bit version, but do you not already have XP? If you do, I don't think it would be worth the money for the upgrade. At one point you could get the 64bit version for free via a trade in, but I don't think that is still on.

-Dan

D_o_S · Oct 12, 2005, 08:04 PM

I decided to get Windows 64 bit, I'll see how the drivers are, I can always revert back to 32 bit. I don't think the exchange action is on anymore.

djbbenn · Oct 12, 2005, 08:06 PM

Yeah cause when I found out about it, and was going to do it, I think it just ended.

-Dan

ShadowFlare · Oct 12, 2005, 11:01 PM

Did you check to make sure your hardware is compatible first? I think there's a site for that, but I don't remember the URL.

wiak · Oct 13, 2005, 02:58 PM

you can install xp and xp x64 with Dualboot

btw: check if you find mb and gfx card drivers
can you tell me you system?

D_o_S · Oct 13, 2005, 07:14 PM

My system is in my sig. I'll try to install Windows 64-bit first, see how it is, and then maybe install Windows 32-bit (I'll make a free partition during installation anyhow)

ShadowFlare · Oct 14, 2005, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D_o_S

My system is in my sig. I'll try to install Windows 64-bit first, see how it is, and then maybe install Windows 32-bit (I'll make a free partition during installation anyhow)

You may have to install Windows 64-bit after the 32-bit version for it to work right. I haven't actually tried dual-booting with it, but I do know that Microsoft's recommendation is to install Windows versions in order from oldest to newest in a multi-boot configuration.

wiak · Oct 15, 2005, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadowFlare

You may have to install Windows 64-bit after the 32-bit version for it to work right. I haven't actually tried dual-booting with it, but I do know that Microsoft's recommendation is to install Windows versions in order from oldest to newest in a multi-boot configuration.

got a point
install xp 32bit (am sure you are using that now ;P so skip this)
install xp x64 (just make a new patision in windows xp 32bit)

Oct 12, 2005, 07:37 PM	#1
D_o_S Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 912 (0.32/day) Thanks: 2 Thanked 38 Times in 23 Posts System Specs	Windows XP 64-bit Hi, I just saw that Windows XP Professional 64 bit is available at one of my local stores. It costs the same as the normal 32 bit version, what should I get? Any ideas welcome.

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Oct 12, 2005, 08:04 PM	#3
D_o_S Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 912 (0.32/day) Thanks: 2 Thanked 38 Times in 23 Posts System Specs	I decided to get Windows 64 bit, I'll see how the drivers are, I can always revert back to 32 bit. I don't think the exchange action is on anymore. __________________ "Strive for perfection in everything you do. Take the best that exists and make it better. When it does not exist, design it." - Sir Henry Royce

Processor:	AMD Opteron 144
Motherboard:	DFI Lanparty nF4 SLI-DR Expert
Cooling:	Watercooled - Alphacool Nexxxos XP, BIX2, Eheim HPPS
Memory:	2x 512MB OCZ PC 3200EL Platinum Rev.2 (TCCD)
Video Card:	2x Gainward GeForce 6800 Ultra (430/1200)
Hard Disk:	4x WD Raptor 740GD in RAID 0
CRT/LCD Model:	Eizo FlexScan L768
Case:	CM Stacker
Sound Card:	Audigy 2
PSU:	Silverstone Zeus ST65ZF

Oct 12, 2005, 07:52 PM	#2
djbbenn Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,497 (0.84/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 46 Times in 29 Posts System Specs	I would say the 64bit version, but do you not already have XP? If you do, I don't think it would be worth the money for the upgrade. At one point you could get the 64bit version for free via a trade in, but I don't think that is still on. -Dan

Oct 12, 2005, 08:06 PM	#4
djbbenn Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,497 (0.84/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 46 Times in 29 Posts System Specs	Yeah cause when I found out about it, and was going to do it, I think it just ended. -Dan

Oct 12, 2005, 11:01 PM	#5
ShadowFlare Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 541 (0.19/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts System Specs	Did you check to make sure your hardware is compatible first? I think there's a site for that, but I don't remember the URL.

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Oct 13, 2005, 02:58 PM	#6
wiak Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Norway Posts: 1,681 (0.53/day) Thanks: 15 Thanked 199 Times in 156 Posts	you can install xp and xp x64 with Dualboot btw: check if you find mb and gfx card drivers can you tell me you system?

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Oct 13, 2005, 07:14 PM	#7
D_o_S Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 912 (0.32/day) Thanks: 2 Thanked 38 Times in 23 Posts System Specs	My system is in my sig. I'll try to install Windows 64-bit first, see how it is, and then maybe install Windows 32-bit (I'll make a free partition during installation anyhow) __________________ "Strive for perfection in everything you do. Take the best that exists and make it better. When it does not exist, design it." - Sir Henry Royce

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