difference between XP Pro and XP 64?

[goosy22]

i'm currently planning a new comp build and i was just wondering what, if any, are the major differences between XP Pro w/SP2 and XP 64bit edition?

 

[spacedude89]

I suggest getting the standard, Non-64bit version. the 64bit version has driver issues.

 

[Altanore]

Only difference is that the 64bit edition takes advantage of the 64bit processors. However, from what I have heard, it is very buggy and has compatibility issues. I would suggest going to Windows XP pro as it will still run fine on 64bit processors and has no issues.

 

[DCIScouts]

The current XP Pro is a 32 bit operating system. There are a few advantages to the 64 bit OS, but like the others said, too buggy, stick with the one that works...

 

[Geoff]

I've used both, and honsetly i can say that i havent noticed any differences between them, in fact 3DMark06 scored lower. And it has compatibility issues.

 

[kof2000]

i used 3rd party drivers for my laptop with x64 everything works. u just need to do some research on the hardware that u're getting before going x64.

 

[OS Dragon]

If your still planning to get the 64 bit version, just make sure that you have the right driver (saying that, make sure the compatiblity is good enough). I doubt very much that the common user will find any difference between the two.

 

[goosy22]

ok... (btw i'm gonna stick a amd x2 4400+ in the comp i'm gonna build... and that's why i was wondering...)

are there any compatibility issues with games out now? or can they be fixed through patches, updated driver, etc.

 

[jjsevdt]

If you want to go with 64bit versio, why don't you just wait for Vista?