XP Pro 32 or 64 bit

csmdew · 04-07-2008, 02:15 AM

Installing new XP Pro os on new puter; is 64 bit better than the 32 or should I stay with the 32 bit, thanks.

[-0MEGA-] · 04-07-2008, 03:07 AM

If your computer is 64 bit compatible then I would use XP Pro x64 / Vista x64.

cohen · 04-07-2008, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by [-0MEGA-]

If your computer is 64 bit compatible then I would use XP Pro x64 / Vista x64.

Yes only because there are a lot more things compatible with x64.

hackapelite · 04-07-2008, 07:03 AM

Isn't there a bit of a shortage of 64-bit XP drivers? That's what I've been hearing...not sure if its true though...

cohen · 04-07-2008, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by hackapelite

Isn't there a bit of a shortage of 64-bit XP drivers? That's what I've been hearing...not sure if its true though...

No - everything i have had has worked for my 64 bit version

Vizy93 · 04-07-2008, 07:23 AM

As much as i know, there arent any shortages of the drivers, and for more of the 'big name' products, they have drivers for 32/64 bit Os's. To answer te Question, go for the 64 bit, MORe RAM!

csmdew · 04-07-2008, 04:48 PM

Thought I'd do a dual boot xp, 32 and 64; any problems with that or has anyone done it, thanks.

Nevakonaza · 04-07-2008, 04:55 PM

go 64 bit,I found it performs faster than 32 vista than i had installed.

[-0MEGA-] · 04-07-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by csmdew

Thought I'd do a dual boot xp, 32 and 64; any problems with that or has anyone done it, thanks.

Whats the real point with that? Everything you want to configure would have to be done twice, it makes more sense IMO to just go with a 64 bit OS.

cohen · 04-07-2008, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by csmdew

Thought I'd do a dual boot xp, 32 and 64; any problems with that or has anyone done it, thanks.

No Point!

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Originally Posted by [-0MEGA-]

Whats the real point with that? Everything you want to configure would have to be done twice, it makes more sense IMO to just go with a 64 bit OS.

I agree.

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