Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (a couple of problems)

[epalomo]

Hi there,

Help! I have a couple of problems using the Windows XP Professional x64
Edition, but I think you need some history to understand my problems:
the project manager here at my office told me I would use another
computer that someone else used before to manage some 3D modeling for
our laser scanning projects. This other person left the company a few
weeks ago and we are not sure where he is, but we know he upgraded this
machine from a Windows 32-bit to the Windows 64-bit (don't know what
was his reason yet).

This computer is a Dell XPS with an Intel Extreme processor of 3.46
GHz, and the Windows logo sticker says: "Design for Windows XP and
Windows Vista Capable". It has 4 GB of RAM and its internal hard drive
is 465 GB.

Now:

I can't install my printer! a brand new HP Photosmart 2575 All-in-One.
I can't install my Norton Anti-virus because of this Windows 64-bit
edition.

and

I call customer support for our 3D modeling software and asked them:
why when working with your software my pistol-kind computer is not
using all of the RAM cabalities? I was told: "...anyway, we have not
yet tested our software on a Windows 64-bit plataform anyway. Go
figure..."

My questions are:

1) It is possible to run Windows XP 64-bit edition as a Windows XP
32-bit edition to install some software?
2) How?
3) How do I check if this computer is built for a Windows XP 64-bit
Edition?
4) Any comments?

Thanks!
-EP

 

[Guest]

Once it's 64 bit your stuck I think, unless you want to format and re-install
the operating system, or have your it department do it.
one possible solution is to have a dual install (seperate partition) and
make the other install 32 bit, then you can swap back and forth just reboot
and select the bit you want.

 

[Guest]

You can download and run Avast! 64-bit edition for virus protection.
(http://www.cnet.com and perform a search for Avast)
Norton is junk anyway, especially in terms of it being such a resource hog
and due to it's large memory footprint.

As far as the printer goes, always check HP.com for latest drivers, you
might find a 64-bit edition now.

Grant