Windows XP Professional X64 Edition

aramp1 · 05-17-2005, 01:36 AM

I just got my 180 day trial of Windows XP Pro X46 edition in the mail. Now the debate is whether to install it or not. After reading all the warnings on the case, I’m thinking that my XP Pro “regular version” isn’t broke, so what am I doing? Basically, I’ll loose all my data, but no biggie, I can back it up on DVD. Also, 32 bit device drivers are not supported. I don’t know that I have any 32 bit drivers. Everything is pretty much plug and play. I’m thinking about installing it to a second hard drive and seeing what it’s like. Any suggestions from anyone?

[-0MEGA-] · 05-17-2005, 02:36 AM

Ther is no point in installing the 64bit version, you dont even have a 64bit processor.

ripken2004 · 05-17-2005, 03:20 AM

lol

batman810 · 05-17-2005, 03:57 AM

I installed the 64 bit version on my new computer a few months ago, and i was way faster, but there wasnt any drivers for anything, so i went back to 32 bit. I dont know if thats changed or not though, but dont bother becuase it wont be compatible with your processor.

flame1117 · 05-17-2005, 04:29 AM

Yeah to use the 64bit edition you need an AMD 64 CPU or one of the 64INTELS(they have them now right?)

aramp1 · 05-17-2005, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geoff5093

Ther is no point in installing the 64bit version, you dont even have a 64bit processor.

Actually, I do have a 64 bit processor.

I just wanted to know what benifits there might be that I didn't think of.

[-0MEGA-] · 05-18-2005, 12:39 AM

well, i was looking at your signature, so i thought you had the 3.2Ghz intel.

elmarcorulz · 05-18-2005, 12:48 AM

it is a 64 bit processor......isnt it?

Byteman · 05-18-2005, 01:29 AM

Intel 500 series=32bit
Intel 600 series=64bit

aramp1 · 05-18-2005, 02:25 AM

Yeah, it's the 64 bit 3.2G. I guess my sig doesn't specify. I figured that if I was installing Windows 64, you could assume that I had a 64 bit processor. However, I guess you really can't assume anything with some people.

05-17-2005, 01:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
aramp1 Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Age: 33 Posts: 205	Windows XP Professional X64 Edition I just got my 180 day trial of Windows XP Pro X46 edition in the mail. Now the debate is whether to install it or not. After reading all the warnings on the case, I’m thinking that my XP Pro “regular version” isn’t broke, so what am I doing? Basically, I’ll loose all my data, but no biggie, I can back it up on DVD. Also, 32 bit device drivers are not supported. I don’t know that I have any 32 bit drivers. Everything is pretty much plug and play. I’m thinking about installing it to a second hard drive and seeing what it’s like. Any suggestions from anyone? __________________ ARAMP1 Gigabyte GA-8GPNXP Duo Motherboard Intel LGA 775 P4 640 3.2GHz Processor Corsair WMS Extreme DDR PC-3200 Memory Leadtek NVIDIA GeForce 6800 256 MB Video Western Digital Raptor 74GB 10K RPM Harddrive Plextor PX-716SA/SW 16X Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Mitsui USB digital card reader/floppy

05-17-2005, 02:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
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05-17-2005, 03:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
batman810 Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 57	I installed the 64 bit version on my new computer a few months ago, and i was way faster, but there wasnt any drivers for anything, so i went back to 32 bit. I dont know if thats changed or not though, but dont bother becuase it wont be compatible with your processor. __________________ Althon 64 3200+ 1.5 GB PC3200 Gyga-byte K8NS Pro 250Gb WD HD 80Gb WD HD Asus Geforce 5700

05-18-2005, 12:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
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05-17-2005, 03:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
ripken2004 Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 534	lol

05-17-2005, 04:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
flame1117 banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,770	Yeah to use the 64bit edition you need an AMD 64 CPU or one of the 64INTELS(they have them now right?)

05-18-2005, 01:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
Byteman Malware Destroyer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hurricane Heaven... still Posts: 1,093	Intel 500 series=32bit Intel 600 series=64bit __________________ Don't byte off more than you can chew...

05-18-2005, 02:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
aramp1 Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Age: 33 Posts: 205	Yeah, it's the 64 bit 3.2G. I guess my sig doesn't specify. I figured that if I was installing Windows 64, you could assume that I had a 64 bit processor. However, I guess you really can't assume anything with some people. __________________ ARAMP1 Gigabyte GA-8GPNXP Duo Motherboard Intel LGA 775 P4 640 3.2GHz Processor Corsair WMS Extreme DDR PC-3200 Memory Leadtek NVIDIA GeForce 6800 256 MB Video Western Digital Raptor 74GB 10K RPM Harddrive Plextor PX-716SA/SW 16X Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Mitsui USB digital card reader/floppy

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