Windows XP 64 Bit

[Ricey]

Hey guys,

I am upgrading my PC and included will be an AMD Athlon 64, I understand that this means I can use Windows XP x64 [64 bit edition]. I have a few queries though, I mean, will it run the exact same as Windows XP? What's different? What are the advantages [besides it's increased addressibility] and what are the disadvantages? Any info about it would be greatly appreciated.

Also, I am wondering what the story is with Windows Media Center Edition. Can someone please give me all info they know about this?

Thanks a bunch :),
Ricey

[JunkBarMan]

People who tell me to "eat shit" can go fuck themselves and find information for themselves.

What I said was neither an insult or non-constructive, it you want to view me in a negative manner, then now's the time.

[peat moss]

I'd be careful with the switch to 64 bit some device drivers are not supported yet, if every . Say a scanner or printer for example . :(


A few software programs are n't supported yet either .


Link : http://www.3dvelocity.com/articles/win64compatibility/win64hardlist.htm

[Ricey]

OK firstly, Junkbarman - eat shit. That wasn't constructive or polite. I do use google you know - but I came here because there are conflicting reports about Windows 64 bit ... and info on media center is pretty fragmented.

And thanks for the link Peat Moss, I'll check that out.

Any more information?

[Virtualbody1234]

OK firstly, Junkbarman - eat shit.
With comments like that, don't expect help from me. :dry:

[Ricey]

Oh come on, you don't honestly think he was being anything other than an ass? I don't know about you but I don't like being insulted. It's not nice :P

I apologise if I offended anyone other than him. I just feel that he was being egotistical - I have no time for people like that. But this is off topic so to steer it back...

Any more information about 64 bit Windows XP?

Thanks as always :),
Ricey

[Barbarossa]

Ricey, don't fret, I thought it was justified - he was being a twat.

Sorry I can't help you though. ;)

[Virtualbody1234]

... I don't know about you but I don't like being insulted. It's not nice :P...
Agreed. So why do you insult people by telling them to "eat shit"?

About the topic... Do you have access to both versions? Do you have your 64bit computer?

[clocker]

Most of your mission-critical 64bit drivers (chipset, video, sound) are easily available.
My understanding is that printers, scanners and the like are more problematical.

Most all 32bit apps will run on the x64 but not all, so be prepared for a bit of frustration.

There is no apparent performance advantage that I could document so I've just gone back to regular XP.

I have played with the Longhorn (Vista) beta, but it was crankier ( and admittedly not ready for prime time) and was only suitable as a playtoy, not an everyday OS.
Perhaps the next beta will be more useful.

[Ricey]

Agreed. So why do you insult people by telling them to "eat shit"?

It's tasty. Seriously though, one for one. He takes a jab I take one back. And don't say two wrongs don't make a right because two negitives make a positive :P

Anyway, I don't want this to turn into a massive fight. I was honestly dreading reading this post. Anyway, back on topic...


I don't have my computer yet ... probably for next week. But yes, I have access to both Windows XP 64 Bit and Windows XP Pro.

And as I understand it, it's mainly "heavy" peripherals [printers, scanners, webcams etc] that are prone to not work. But what about the software side? A friend told me, for example, windows media player doesn't work on 64 bit. Is that true? And if so, what other software may not work with windows 64 bit.

Is it really worth using 64 bit windows? Any additional information will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks guys :)

[Virtualbody1234]

But he didn't directly insult you like you did. In fact, it could be viewed that he, in fact, helped.

The biggest issue for me in x64 was a firewall. Not much to choose from in that area. I went back to 32bit also for now.

The best way to know is to try it for yourself.

There are also quite a few Linux distributions for x64.

[LilAznAccommodator]

Well I am using Windows XP 64bit right now and it is okay.. I mean the major downfall is mainly just the Drivers for Devices (In my case my HP PSC 1610) No available drivers for x64 but there is a workaround which allows me to only Print and not scan/copy things... Also I cannot use TuneUp Utilities 2k6 / SpySweeper due to incompatibility... Other then that, I have no problems with x64.

[Shiranai_Baka]

I'm also using 64bit windows. There are some custom programs that I'd love to run but it doesn't work. I also read reports on logitech that they aren't going to create new drivers for the xp64bit system. Though, I'm not sure which mouses they are going to support xp64 on. Hope my info helped you.