chrisfreez
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I know Vista has 64 bit processing.
Does XP have 64 bit processing.
And are both they the same in computer operations
Does XP have 64 bit processing.
And are both they the same in computer operations
xp 64 bit
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64bit processing is seen with a 64bit edition of Windows like 2005 release of XP Pro64 being the predecessor to Vista's 64bit editions. AMD claims that simply running a 64bit edition of Windows reportedly sees a 10% speed increase as it utilizes the 64bit side of the 32/64 cpus available for the last 5yrs.
64bit editions of Windows see backward capability for 32bit games and apps similar to the way WIN 98 saw support for a select number of older 16bit games and apps run on Dos, 3.1, and 95 in years past. XP will install onto a Fat16/32 primary partition as an NTFS type.
For many things Vista will run things very close to what was seen in XP. But there will always be some degree of variations seen which switching from one version to another. One complaint often heard in years past and still continues is the need to upgrade many softwares for each new version of Windows.
64bit editions of Windows see backward capability for 32bit games and apps similar to the way WIN 98 saw support for a select number of older 16bit games and apps run on Dos, 3.1, and 95 in years past. XP will install onto a Fat16/32 primary partition as an NTFS type.
For many things Vista will run things very close to what was seen in XP. But there will always be some degree of variations seen which switching from one version to another. One complaint often heard in years past and still continues is the need to upgrade many softwares for each new version of Windows.
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I have heard there are issues finding software drivers for Windows XP 64-bit. It's not an operating system I would look at installing on any of my computers.
XP Pro 64 was a flop as far as driver support. I pondered buying an oem disk to give it a try as a secondary OS some time back until looking into the hassles people were running into.
At least the 64bit editions of Vista are now realizing an active support with a quick look at any support site's download page to see 64bit listed along with the usual 32bit and even some Linux drivers at many.
The best move for selecting any 64bit version of Windows at this time is either trying out one of the Vista editions or wait for Windows 7. When the next version comes out you may actually start seeing an increase in 64bit games and softwares there.
At least the 64bit editions of Vista are now realizing an active support with a quick look at any support site's download page to see 64bit listed along with the usual 32bit and even some Linux drivers at many.
The best move for selecting any 64bit version of Windows at this time is either trying out one of the Vista editions or wait for Windows 7. When the next version comes out you may actually start seeing an increase in 64bit games and softwares there.
The problem seen often is simply there wouldn't Server 2003 drivers for a variety of devices like a high end video card, sound cards, and other items like tv tuner cards for example. At this point with Vista 64 readily seeing support and XP gradualyy waning out it would be going backward if you intended to run it as a primary OS.
I'm not surprised to see newegg carrying an OEM copy of the 64bit edition. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116378 But by shopping around a little like at Amazon you may find it like I did last year for about $50- then.
I'm not surprised to see newegg carrying an OEM copy of the 64bit edition. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116378 But by shopping around a little like at Amazon you may find it like I did last year for about $50- then.
The reason why those work is simply the degree of backward compatibility generally seen in Windows to begin with. But for any new 64bit games and apps to make their appearance sooner or later XP Pro 64 at this point would be headed in the wrong direction.
Here I would take it and simply run it as a secondary just for familiarity while advising someone to go with Vista or the next version as a main OS that will be user friendly for a few years still. XP merely got a second life seeing SP3 come out there.
Here I would take it and simply run it as a secondary just for familiarity while advising someone to go with Vista or the next version as a main OS that will be user friendly for a few years still. XP merely got a second life seeing SP3 come out there.