Windows XP any point in getting xp 64

[chelseafc2005]

hi i am having to reinstall windows on my comp anyways and i was wondering if there is any point on me getting xp 64 bit edition? i have a 64bit cpu so i have the right hardware so should i or shouldnt i also if i do will all my games and programs still work which i guess are 32 bit softwares titles?

 

[Me__2001]

there is no real point at the moment, if your going to upgrade OS then get XP pro, the 64-bit version works ok AFAIK, the problem most people have is driver compatability as not all companies are releasing them for their slightly older peripherals

 

[chelseafc2005]

ok thanks for that that is what i have heard but if i did would there be a notable performance increase or not?? vista (longhorn) will be in 64 bit right? and wil it have dual core cababilities?

 

[ChristopherP]

Give it 6 months... then see whats out there.

 

[muckshifter]

Give it 6 months... then see whats out there.

Then another 6 ...

Vista will be 2bit