*** The Windows XP x64 Thread ***

[FreeStream]

Hmm, I think I will stay with XP 32-bit until its completely sorted!

Concorde

 

[suki]

my brother recently got a vaio(xo pro), but it doesnt have a 64 bit processor, u reckon i'll still be able to get a copy of win64 . then i can use it on my pc

thanks

 

[ajgoodfellow]

I don't think I understand your question

I don't think XP x64 will work on 32-bit processors, at least with any kind of speed

If you want XP x64 for your PC then you can try the evaluation copy from Microsoft's website or you can buy yourself a copy when they are released

 

[suki]

what i meant was

my bro has an oem win xp pro. but he wont be able to use pro 64, cos he doesnt have a 64bit processor,
but in my desktop computer i do, so what i want to do is, get a copy of pro 64 from his oem and use it on my pc.
just wondering if they will give him pro 64 cos they will obviously know the laptop doesnt have a 64 bit processor

 

[ic1male]

What do you use on your computer then? With pre-built machines like the Vaio, the licence is attributed to the computer and shouldn't be transferred.

 

[suki]

i use xp home oem,

 

[Otacon]

You wont get a 64bit oem windows copy with a 32bit machine.

And even if you did, you couldnt swap licenses with your desktop.

 

[-Neil-]

Forceware 76.41's 64 Bit

I'm using them now and they seem pretty good performance wise

 

[BlizzardX]

nforce and ATi 64 bit drivers

Hi, I've been looking at this supposed 'free' upgrade from winxp pro to winxp pro 64 however as ive never used the 64bit beta i really dont know on the status of the 64 bit drivers for the nfoce 3 ultra mobo and ati graphics cards, are they any good and do they give the same performance as current 32bit drivers? I remember at one point they where lagging behind but then i stopped paying attention.

Any help would be appreciated!

Oh and I just remembed how about netgear wireless card drivers? Anyone seen any? Sorry to be a pain

 

[Otacon]

Merging with the main thread

 

[BlizzardX]

wups cheers otacon somehow missed this!

For all that havent seen this yet: http://microsoft.productorder.com/clientx64/ This is how you upgrade your version of windows xp pro to the 64bit version... It's a free upgrade, you just pay for the delivery..however there are certain conditions with it :/

 

[Otacon]

Top link dude, adding to the first post

 

[BlizzardX]

I've been looking at the product upgrade page, and i cant work out whether it will work for those of us who bought their copies of xp pro with some hardware like me, or it will only work for those that bought pre-made pc's i.e. dell, HP etc? I'm not willing to really try it unless I know the drivers are there for the items and they're just as good as those for 32bit os/s...

 

[grahammills]

wups cheers otacon somehow missed this!

For all that havent seen this yet: http://microsoft.productorder.com/clientx64/ This is how you upgrade your version of windows xp pro to the 64bit version... It's a free upgrade, you just pay for the delivery..however there are certain conditions with it :/

This is NOT a Microsoft site. Don't post any information there.

 

[Otacon]

This is NOT a Microsoft site. Don't post any information there.

Its linked to from microsoft.com > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/upgrade/default.mspx

 

[Slinwagh]

How does this upgrade work for people who do not have an OEM copy of XP but have a full retail version?

 

[Otacon]

There is a slight contradiction between the two sites:

If you built your PC yourself or have purchased it through a system builder, you can make the exchange through the link to the right.

In order to be eligible to receive Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition, your computer must have been ordered between March 31, 2003 and July 31, 2005 with Microsoft Windows® XP Pro (32 Bit) preinstalled.

Can either risk it for a biscuit, or wait for cliarification.

 

[BlizzardX]

Im in the process of trying to email ms uk to enquire about this but navigating their website to try and find a contact email is impossible lol, so many links try to take you to there troubleshooting and answers page :/

 

[grahammills]

Its linked to from microsoft.com > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/upgrade/default.mspx

This site does not seem to be very well made, so it looks like a fake.

 

[Dan G]

I'll be tempted to go up with my X64 machine, but I'm waiting to get the upgrade for UK and make sure its true. Are SoundStorm chip drivers about?
Dan