64 bit processor

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Windows XP has a 64-bit version which will run on x64 processors (see :
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/default.mspx)

If you don't want to buy a new version of the OS, you can still run your x86
(32-bit) version on a 64 bit processor. Obviously when you do that you are
not able to run 64-bit applications, as your OS is only 32 bit

Before you go off an just buy a 64-bit processor, please ensure that the
rest of your hardware (to begin your motherboard) support such processors.

rgds,
Edwin.
 
If I get a 64 bit processor, will Windows XP work on it?
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Yes but it's only available as an OEM version so you can't transfer it
to another machine later. Also there aren't that many 64-bit Windows
applications yet and I hear there's a shortage of 64-bit drivers.
 
If I get a 64 bit processor, will Windows XP work on it?
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yes

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If I get a 64 bit processor, will Windows XP work on it?
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Yes, with either the 32 or 64 bit version of Windows. I suggest getting the
64-bit version if you're going to be running on a 64-bit processor,
otherwise there's not much point in moving to 64-bit anyway...
 
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