xp and x64

superfreak · 01-16-2006, 03:40 AM

ok i only have one hd, i have all my music and apps, games etc on windows xp pro

when i go to install x64 can i do it as an UPGRADE like u can from home to pro, that way i can still use all my music apps games etc?

or do i have to do a complete new install...

2. if i have to do new install id choose to do new partition.. if i did i kno their would be xp and x64 on here etc etc... when i start up and if i chose x64 would i still be able to use my music and etc?

superfreak · 01-16-2006, 04:45 AM

ok well my pc wont even recognize it on startup for some reason, it does my xp pro disc but not this disc... my motherboard and cpu are x64 ready so i duno

computerhakk · 01-16-2006, 08:34 AM

mostly everything has to be 64 compatible. so basically a whole new build.

and as far as your programs, most of them will probably not work since they are all 32 bit based still.

Xycron · 01-16-2006, 05:17 PM

Most 32bit programs will work, they just wont take advangage of the 64bit, and there may be some issues with bugs and such but that's doesn't have to do with it ebign 32bit. My only program is alot of inompatible drivers.

As long as you need no formating options you should be fine, if you install or upgrade it should work, as long as the install, you dont choose to format anything and you choose a same existing partition.

Do you have your boot squaenqe to boot from your CD first in your bios? that way it'll try and boot from the disk insteal of your harddrive...

superfreak · 01-16-2006, 06:57 PM

yup i have my dvd+rw first , then hdd

Xycron · 01-16-2006, 07:11 PM

Odd....This is a legit purshared edition right?

superfreak · 01-16-2006, 07:18 PM

kinda sorta, i sent you a pm

Xycron · 01-16-2006, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PM from superfreak

this i downloaded.. but i kno it works because... as an iso image i load it on my virtual drive it works , just says i need restart and boot with cd

when i have th cd in and restart, it pauses for a minute reading the disc then continues on with windows

Do you deserve help? I think not.

superfreak · 01-16-2006, 07:29 PM

re ur next pm, its trial version, sheesh

Xycron · 01-16-2006, 07:40 PM

If it was then it would have been a sinpmle, yes its legit, not its a downloaded iso, and why would you have to PM it to me?

Plus If your trying to do it on a virtual drive then theres your problem...

01-16-2006, 03:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
superfreak Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: st.louis Age: 21 Posts: 265	xp and x64 ok i only have one hd, i have all my music and apps, games etc on windows xp pro when i go to install x64 can i do it as an UPGRADE like u can from home to pro, that way i can still use all my music apps games etc? or do i have to do a complete new install... 2. if i have to do new install id choose to do new partition.. if i did i kno their would be xp and x64 on here etc etc... when i start up and if i chose x64 would i still be able to use my music and etc? __________________ < - - - -Sony VaIo AR Series- - - - > CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 GPU - NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 monitor - 17.0" Wide XGA / Samsung 32" HDTV RAM - 1GB DDR2 OS - Windows Media Center HD - 200gig sound - HDTV / logitech surround

01-16-2006, 04:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
superfreak Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: st.louis Age: 21 Posts: 265	ok well my pc wont even recognize it on startup for some reason, it does my xp pro disc but not this disc... my motherboard and cpu are x64 ready so i duno __________________ < - - - -Sony VaIo AR Series- - - - > CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 GPU - NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 monitor - 17.0" Wide XGA / Samsung 32" HDTV RAM - 1GB DDR2 OS - Windows Media Center HD - 200gig sound - HDTV / logitech surround

01-16-2006, 08:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
computerhakk VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: THOJhakk county Posts: 3,634	mostly everything has to be 64 compatible. so basically a whole new build. and as far as your programs, most of them will probably not work since they are all 32 bit based still. __________________ "Remember, wrong advice may be worse than no advice at all." ::COMPUTERHAKK:::

01-16-2006, 06:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
superfreak Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: st.louis Age: 21 Posts: 265	yup i have my dvd+rw first , then hdd __________________ < - - - -Sony VaIo AR Series- - - - > CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 GPU - NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 monitor - 17.0" Wide XGA / Samsung 32" HDTV RAM - 1GB DDR2 OS - Windows Media Center HD - 200gig sound - HDTV / logitech surround

01-16-2006, 07:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
superfreak Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: st.louis Age: 21 Posts: 265	kinda sorta, i sent you a pm __________________ < - - - -Sony VaIo AR Series- - - - > CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 GPU - NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 monitor - 17.0" Wide XGA / Samsung 32" HDTV RAM - 1GB DDR2 OS - Windows Media Center HD - 200gig sound - HDTV / logitech surround

01-16-2006, 05:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Xycron banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,098	Most 32bit programs will work, they just wont take advangage of the 64bit, and there may be some issues with bugs and such but that's doesn't have to do with it ebign 32bit. My only program is alot of inompatible drivers. As long as you need no formating options you should be fine, if you install or upgrade it should work, as long as the install, you dont choose to format anything and you choose a same existing partition. Do you have your boot squaenqe to boot from your CD first in your bios? that way it'll try and boot from the disk insteal of your harddrive...

01-16-2006, 07:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Xycron banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,098	Odd....This is a legit purshared edition right?

01-16-2006, 07:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
superfreak Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: st.louis Age: 21 Posts: 265	re ur next pm, its trial version, sheesh __________________ < - - - -Sony VaIo AR Series- - - - > CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 GPU - NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 monitor - 17.0" Wide XGA / Samsung 32" HDTV RAM - 1GB DDR2 OS - Windows Media Center HD - 200gig sound - HDTV / logitech surround

01-16-2006, 07:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Xycron banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,098	If it was then it would have been a sinpmle, yes its legit, not its a downloaded iso, and why would you have to PM it to me? Plus If your trying to do it on a virtual drive then theres your problem...

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