XP or XP 64 bit

[chris]

the amd64 bit processors will run windows XP, will it run a lot faster with
win XP 64 bit version

what would the comparison in speed be ???


thanks

 

[Iain Dingsdale]

the amd64 bit processors will run windows XP, will it run a lot faster
with win XP 64 bit version

what would the comparison in speed be ???

significant, but xp 64 bit is still in beta

 

[chris]

the other thing is how stable is the beta at this point and if i installed
the beta would it expire ???

 

[Iain Dingsdale]

the other thing is how stable is the beta at this point and if i installed
the beta would it expire ???

havent tried it personally but from what i've read, the answer is not very.
it does expire after 360 days

 

[Dee]

the other thing is how stable is the beta at this point and if i installed
the beta would it expire ???

According to the people that participate in the x64 newsgroup, Windows
XP Professional x64 is very stable. And I have had it running on my
system since last March and have never had a problem with stability.

The major problem at this time is the hardware drivers. 32 bit drivers
will not work and some hardware manufacturers & distributors are
reluctant to put out Beat drivers. Others do well.

The Customer Preview Program (CPP) expires after 360 days. A new CPP
version is supposed to be available within the next couple of weeks and
the final version is expected around the April - May time frame.

 

[Wes Newell]

havent tried it personally but from what i've read, the answer is not
very. it does expire after 360 days

IOW's, they're going to suck you into using it for free for a while and
then put the screws to you. I've upgraded my OS 6 times now they've
stuck me with hmmm..... nothing. Linux, and 64 bit too if you want it.

 

[Ed Light]

Isn't win xp 64 supposed to be a free upgrade to win xp 32?

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[Aerticulean Effort]

Isn't win xp 64 supposed to be a free upgrade to win xp 32?

Only in dreamland

XP 64 bit requires hardware architecture that -erm- supports 64 bit
processing

XP 32 bit requires hardware that does -erm- 32 bit processing

This should be clear - let me know if it isn't

Aerticeus'

 

[Dee]

Isn't win xp 64 supposed to be a free upgrade to win xp 32?

Maybe in your wildest dreams! Microsoft has publicly stated that OEM
providers "may" upgrade a 32 bit Windows XP Professional to 64 bit
Windows XP Professional x64. That is strictly up to the OEM provider!!!

 

[Najum Hussain]

the amd64 bit processors will run windows XP, will it run a lot faster with
win XP 64 bit version

what would the comparison in speed be ???


thanks

Hmmmmm not sure need to find someone whos got it. Thing is with XP 64 is
the lack of 100% for gaming.

NJ