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Old 08-19-2005, 11:54 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Question Problems with Windows XP x64?

Is it possible to install the normal version of Win XP Pro (32bit) on a 64bit system, if so, can this cause problems and is it really recommened?
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Old 08-19-2005, 01:12 PM   #2 (permalink)
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yes u can, most people who have an ahtlon 64 use windows xp 32bit.
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thats right geoff, Ive got an Athlon 64 3000+ and i use XPHome (32bit)
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in fact xp 32-bit is reccomended becasue many people have driver problems with 64 bit
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