XP64 Pro from XP Pro

[Joseph Mouhanna]

I bought a copy of XP Pro and have not installed on a system yet. I just
finished building a system with a 64Bit Intel processor. Does Microsoft have
a downloadable XP 64 Pro version that would allow me to use the same CD key
that I already have, or do I have to buy a new copy of the product with 64
bit capabilities?

--thx, Joseph

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

You have to purchase a new copy.

Example:

Microsoft Windows XP Professional X64 Edition 1 package - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16837102034

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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| I bought a copy of XP Pro and have not installed on a system yet. I just
| finished building a system with a 64Bit Intel processor. Does Microsoft have
| a downloadable XP 64 Pro version that would allow me to use the same CD key
| that I already have, or do I have to buy a new copy of the product with 64
| bit capabilities?
|
| --thx, Joseph

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Joseph;
You need to buy the 64 bit version.
Is Pro retail or OEM.

If OEM, it may be nearly impossible to return.

If retail and purchased less than 30 days ago, return to seller.
If the seller does not accept returns and you live in North America, return
directly to Microsoft:
http://www.microsoft.com/info/nareturns.htm

 

[Joseph Mouhanna]

One of the Microsoft sites had a downloadable trial version (15 days). I
downloaded it and I'm testing it with the system.