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XP or XP 64 bit
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 |
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"chris" wrote in message ... 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 thanks |
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the other thing is how stable is the beta at this point and if i installed
the beta would it expire ??? "Iain Dingsdale" wrote in message ... "chris" wrote in message ... 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 thanks |
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"chris" wrote in message ... 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 "Iain Dingsdale" wrote in message ... "chris" wrote in message ... 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 thanks |
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On Fri, 31 Dec 2004 16:37:56 +0000, Iain Dingsdale wrote:
"chris" wrote in message ... 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 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.:-) -- Abit KT7-Raid (KT133) Tbred B core CPU @2400MHz (24x100FSB) http://mysite.verizon.net/res0exft/cpu.htm |
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chris wrote:
the other thing is how stable is the beta at this point and if i installed the beta would it expire ??? "Iain Dingsdale" wrote in message ... "chris" wrote in message ... 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 thanks 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. |
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Isn't win xp 64 supposed to be a free upgrade to win xp 32?
-- Ed Light Smiley :-/ MS Smiley :-\ Send spam to the FTC at Thanks, robots. |
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Ed Light wrote:
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' |
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Ed Light wrote:
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!!! |
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chris wrote:
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 |
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