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Windows XP 64-bit

D_o_S

D_o_S

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

-Dan
 
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.
 
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?
 
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)
 
D_o_S said:
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)
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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.
 
ShadowFlare said:
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.
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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)
 
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