upgrading to XP64

[Guest]

I am running Windows XP 32 service pack 2 and all is working well. I have
been advised that as I have a dual core Intel computer I am not making full
use of the processors potential and should upgrade to XP64.
If I do will it be an upgrade only and will all my programs still work?
I would be willing to get a copy of 64 but don't want to chance messing up
my computer. any advice out there?

 

[John John]

Whoever told you that doesn't really know what they are talking about.
XP 64 is clean install only, no upgrade path from 32-bit Windows.
Driver support for XP 64 is not very good and not all that many software
packages make full use of 64-bit technology. You are probably better
off staying with your current XP installation.

John

 

[Guest]

Thank you very much for your response. will take your advice

 

[John John]

You're welcome.

John

Thank you very much for your response. will take your advice



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[Rock]

I am running Windows XP 32 service pack 2 and all is working well. I have
been advised that as I have a dual core Intel computer I am not making
full
use of the processors potential and should upgrade to XP64.
If I do will it be an upgrade only and will all my programs still work?
I would be willing to get a copy of 64 but don't want to chance messing up
my computer. any advice out there?

In addition to John John's comments is your processer a 64bit one? Just
because it's Duo Core doesn't mean it will run an x64 OS.

Also there is an XP x64 specific newsgroup.
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...ab3-3a83-4eed-b28a-229160b0040c&lang=en&cr=us