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affenmunkEY
10-08-08, 08:52
Basically, I've got this system:

Microsoft Windows XP (32bit)
ASUS M2N-XE Motherboard
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5600+
2.81GHz, 3.00GB of RAM (Actually 4GB but XP 32bit only recognizes up to 3GB)

I was wondering if it would be worth it changing to XP (64bit), I've heard it's not as compatible with some software, but I'd be interested because it does recognize my entire RAM and maybe it's more optimized with a 64bit Processor?

I don't want to change to vista, incase anyone was going to mention that :-)
wonderlust
10-08-08, 08:57
apart from costs, why do you not want to look at Vista?
affenmunkEY
10-08-08, 09:41
Costs most likely actually...

Would it make a big improvement, changing to vista?
wonderlust
10-08-08, 10:13
There are those that say it does there are those that say it doesn't.

but it is alot more compatible with hardware and software than XP64.

The OEM of the Home Premium version cheaper than XP64 OEM.

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products?search=vista+oem
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Software/Operating+Systems/Microsoft+Windows+XP+Professional+64bit+OEM?produc tId=17981
marsey99
10-08-08, 12:45
the main reason im on v 64bit not xp is the driver support for xp 64 was almost non existant when i tried it.
Aaron
10-08-08, 16:44
the main reason im on v 64bit not xp is the driver support for xp 64 was almost non existant when i tried it.

Yeah, likewise :)
Lynx
10-08-08, 18:29
I used x64 bit for half a year, didnt work with my sata, with my graphics tablet or webcam, but i got it for free off microsoft. Glad to move to vista, and am on 32 bit till i can get an extra 2gb of ram.
Monkey
15-08-08, 10:01
Am i right in saying if you bought a 32 bit vista cd and install it microsoft will upgrade you to 64bit for free?

I overheard someone talking about it at work
coiler
15-08-08, 10:20
XP 64 is the worst piece of software EVER written.


XP 64 =

http://a4.vox.com/6a00bc07d135d8de9400fa967748940002-500pi
Lynx
15-08-08, 10:25
64Bit Vista is much nicer.
jonwoad
15-08-08, 10:27
lol :) i tried xp64... came off after a day or two
Monkey
15-08-08, 10:35
Well... has anyone ever heard that before?
jonwoad
15-08-08, 10:37
I have... google windows anytime upgrade
coiler
15-08-08, 10:40
Am i right in saying if you bought a 32 bit vista cd and install it microsoft will upgrade you to 64bit for free?

I overheard someone talking about it at work

just buy vista 64 in the first place :)

or buy retail vista and get both versions on one disc :mrgreen:
Totem
15-08-08, 10:41
Am i right in saying if you bought a 32 bit vista cd and install it microsoft will upgrade you to 64bit for free?

I overheard someone talking about it at work

No, OEM version can not be changed over to 64 bit for free.

The upgrade and retail versions come with both, so you can choose.
Monkey
15-08-08, 10:42
I am but i was just wondering that's all, like i said i overheard someone saying it at work.

You should hear some of the **** they come out with though, they think there geniuses, they always go to the most difficult fix for a problem when it could be fixed alot easier
Lynx
15-08-08, 11:06
You can change over ultimate oem to 64 bit cant you?