XP Pro 32 or 64 bit

[csmdew]

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

 

[Geoff]

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

 

[cohen]

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.

 

[TrainTrackHack]

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]

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

 

[Vizy]

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]

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

 

[Shane]

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

 

[Geoff]

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]

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

No Point!

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.

 

[csmdew]

64 its gonna be, new coponents due in tomorrow so I can get started, thanks.....just need the os now

 

[AlienMenace]

x64 OS

The only problem I had with x64bit is that my Logitech cordless camera and my Canon Fb630 scanner would not work. So I duel booted with 32bit and 64bit. Got new printer 4-in-1, solves the scanner problem. But logitech won't make the drivers for the camera. So, I jump down to 32bit once a week to run my Webroot Spysweeper. They said they are working on a beta 64bit program now.

 

[csmdew]

Thanks for that advice, think I might go back to my original idea of dual booting as well, hey got plenty of hd space, thanks for the tip.....Which did u load first.

 

[AlienMenace]

Duel Boot

I had 32bit loaded first, then I bought the x64. I always partition drives for easier defragging. Got to have partitions. Can't put 2 os's on same drive.