64-bit OS with 2GB RAM

[Goodman]

Because stores don't accept returns on opened software and I don't have enough time to reinstall XP x64.

You could always sell the copy of Win7 without loosing to much money on it...

I remember trying XP 64 when it was Beta but didn't like it... anyhow i would never go back to an older OS that doesn't makes much sense to me & beside the end of support for XP is near , i'll say 1 year at the most.

 

[newtekie1]

Just to touch on the issue of support for XP.

It is NOT on the same support cycle as Server 2003, do your research.

Both Windows XP and XP x64 ended mainstream support 4/14/2009, and both will end extended support 4/8/2014. Server 2003 will still recieve mainstream support until 7/13/2010, and will recieve extended support until 7/14/2015.

 

[Super XP]

Maybe MS should come out with a patch or something to resolve the issues FORD is stating.

I loved Win XP x64, that was my gaming OS at the time and it ran great for me. Though I feel that Win 7 x64 runs a lot more smoother and less buggy than the XP x64

 

[Ainvar]

I did like win xp 64. I had a Amd system that supported 64 bit. Where Intel was still 32 bit at the time. Which most people go if my system dont support it well it not worth it. So lack of drivers and hardware support at the time was Crap if you ask a company at the time will you be making a 64 verson for win xp pro 64 they would go HUH, what mybe or Idk. It why all the game for the last 3 or 4 years stayed 32 bit.

If mirosoft waited untel Intel was also 64 bit I think windows xp 64 would of work alot better. We would had a betterwindows xp pro 64bit, vista or Windows 7 now.

I wish Amd and Intel where still fighting for domanation on the fastest chips. Becuse it draws in better cpu with lower prices.

Now the war seem to between Geforce and Ati.

Question about Window xp 64. Will they support the new tech like usb 3, Touch Screen, and other hardware from today?

 

[Mussels]

Question about Window xp 64. Will they support the new tech like usb 3, Touch Screen, and other hardware from today?

My guess is not, or if they do - bare minimum.

 

[FordGT90Concept]

I remember trying XP 64 when it was Beta but didn't like it... anyhow i would never go back to an older OS that doesn't makes much sense to me & beside the end of support for XP is near , i'll say 1 year at the most.

Looks like Windows XP x64 will continue to have support through March 2018 thanks to being on the Server 2003 update cycle:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/lifecycle.mspx

Just to touch on the issue of support for XP.

It is NOT on the same support cycle as Server 2003, do your research.

Both Windows XP and XP x64 ended mainstream support 4/14/2009, and both will end extended support 4/8/2014. Server 2003 will still recieve mainstream support until 7/13/2010, and will recieve extended support until 7/14/2015.

Quoting: http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?LN=en-gb&C2=1173

Support ends 24 months after the next service pack releases or at the end of the product's support lifecycle, whichever comes first.

Because XP x64 and Server 2003 share the same service packs, how long XP x64 is around is directly connected to how long Server 2003 is around.

Will they support the new tech like usb 3, Touch Screen, and other hardware from today?

USB 3: yes (manufacturer provided driver)
Touch Screen: yes (not multitouch)
Hardware Today: generally yes (at least from mainstream providers like Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA).

 

[newtekie1]

Looks like Windows XP x64 will continue to have support through March 2018 thanks to being on the Server 2003 update cycle:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/lifecycle.mspx




Quoting: http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?LN=en-gb&C2=1173

Because XP x64 and Server 2003 share the same service packs, how long XP x64 is around is directly connected to how long Server 2003 is around.

Anyway:

1.) Going by your Service pack theory. SP2 was released for Server 2003 and XP x64 in March 2007. So by your theory, both should already be out of their support cycles. No SP3 is planned for either.

1a.) However, the part about the Service Pack is talking about support for the Service Pack only. Install problems and crap like that related directly to the service pack, NOT the entire OS product.

2.) The support lifecycle of XP x64 is here. The support lifecycle of Server 2003 R2 is here. It doesn't take a genius to see the dates are significantly different, and match up with the dates I provided earlier. It also doesn't take a genius to figure out that XP x64 has the same life cycle as XP seen here.

 

[FordGT90Concept]

July 14, 2015 (Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition) compared to April 8, 2014 (Windows XP Professional x64 Edition) is not a huge difference. XP x64 came out before Server 2003 x64, hence, support is discontinued a little earlier.

FYI, there was a lot of udpates for XP Pro and XP Pro x64 in late 2009 and a few already in 2010.

 

[newtekie1]

July 14, 2015 (Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition) compared to April 8, 2014 (Windows XP Professional x64 Edition) is not a huge difference. XP x64 came out before Server 2003 x64, hence, support is discontinued a little earlier.

FYI, there was a lot of udpates for XP Pro and XP Pro x64 in late 2009 and a few already in 2010.

Over a year extra isn't a huge difference? Yeah...

And didn't you just say three posts ago that XP x64 and Server 2003 were on the same support cycle, now they are different...

No...FYI, there was a lot of updates for XP pro and XP Pro x64 in late 2009 and a few already in 2010. You are the one that seems to think support should have ended for Server 2003 and XP x64 already...that was your theory...remember?

You are really going in circles here, I think you've postes so much BS, it is getting a little hard for you to keep it all straight and not contradict yourself at this point.

 

[FordGT90Concept]

And didn't you just say three posts ago that XP x64 and Server 2003 were on the same support cycle, now they are different...

They are. When Server 2003 gets an update, XP x64 gets it too. They have the same "support" cycle but obviously different "life" cycles. XP x64 may still get Server 2003 updates after its life cycle is up because they are on the same support cycle. If it bricks the XP x64 though, Microsoft won't lift a finger to fix it during that interim period.

You are the one that seems to think support should have ended for Server 2003 and XP x64 already...that was your theory...remember?

Eh? Microsoft continues to update XP x64 and will for quite a while as businesses migrate to new operating systems. I think support should continue as it is because there are still millions of computers running Windows XP/Server 2003 in one flavor or another.

 

[newtekie1]

They are. When Server 2003 gets an update, XP x64 gets it too. They have the same "support" cycle but obviously different "life" cycles. XP x64 may still get Server 2003 updates after its life cycle is up because they are on the same support cycle. If it bricks the XP x64 though, Microsoft won't lift a finger to fix it during that interim period.

Unfortunately, that is not how it works. Yes, right now, when Server 2003 gets an update, XP x64 does also. However, that will stop when XP x64's support cycle ends. The updates will no longer work with XP x64, there might be ways for force them, but they will stop installing automatically or via the downloadable installers.

Eh? Microsoft continues to update XP x64 and will for quite a while as businesses migrate to new operating systems. I think support should continue as it is because there are still millions of computers running Windows XP/Server 2003 in one flavor or another.

Again, because you seem to have comprehension problems. YOU'RE the one that claimed support will end 24 months after the last SP's release date(March 2009) according to your quote from Microsoft. I and everyone else knows that isn't the case, but you seemed to want to make a big point about it.

I think the support cycle is good, in fact I think they've dragged out support for XP way too long, just like they dragged out support for 98 way too long. Yes, millions are still using XP, just like millions were still using 98, but at some point you just have to cut support and the people that want to hold on to old archaic technology have to bite the bullet and move on. IMO, support for XP should end this year, not 4 years from now. The server side is a little different, since there is more involved with migrating a server compared to a desktop, as they tend to be more mission critical.

 

[FordGT90Concept]

Unfortunately, that is not how it works. Yes, right now, when Server 2003 gets an update, XP x64 does also. However, that will stop when XP x64's support cycle ends. The updates will no longer work with XP x64, there might be ways for force them, but they will stop installing automatically or via the downloadable installers.

We'll see. Since Windows 2000/Server 2000, this is the first workstation OS to share an update cycle with a server OS.

 

[warmach1ne]

I'm using Windows 7 64bit with 2GB RAM and it runs fine for me.

I'm on the same boat. Although, I don't use apps that may be memory hungry.