the issues between 32 bit PCs and 64 bit.

[frisky]

Let's say I get a 64 bit PC then the windows OS I'd use is x64 XP
Professional Operating System.?

Would normal 32 bit applications work? Would my excel and word install CD I
used w/32 bit win2k work? i.e.. is the 64 bit OS backward compatible w/my
existing software?

Should I make sure that drivers are available? Some hardware does not have
64 bit XP drivers yet? I assume 32 bit drivers won't work.

Any other "gotchas"?

Thanks,
Lee G.

 

[Boba & Ilinka]

Let's say I get a 64 bit PC then the windows OS I'd use is x64 XP
Professional Operating System.?

Would normal 32 bit applications work? Would my excel and word install CD
I
used w/32 bit win2k work? i.e.. is the 64 bit OS backward compatible w/my
existing software?

Instal Win XP. If you use office 2003, spelling in outlook express will not
work in win 64 xp proffecional

Should I make sure that drivers are available? Some hardware does not have
64 bit XP drivers yet? I assume 32 bit drivers won't work.

For example Printer hp lj 1020 has no driver for 64x

Boba Vankufer

 

[Htnakirs]

I doubt if there are any non server based pure 64 bit CPUs. The
Pentiums and Athlons are 64 and 32 bit compatible. Which CPU are you
planning to buy?

 

[job]

Both intel and AMD 64 bit chips can use regular Windows XP just fine.It can
be a problem finding 64 bit drivers for some hardware and you'll need them
with WinXP 64.Don't bother.
I've been running an AMD 64 2800 for a year on Windows 2000 pro.

 

[frisky]

Thanks for posts - I understand now.

Both intel and AMD 64 bit chips can use regular Windows XP just fine.It can
be a problem finding 64 bit drivers for some hardware and you'll need them
with WinXP 64.Don't bother.
I've been running an AMD 64 2800 for a year on Windows 2000 pro.

CD

 

[pck920]

64 bit drivers are a pain in the rear to find.....


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