3 ways to get Windows XP x64 Edition

[Richard M]

1) From Microsoft, right now: (exchange for 32-bit)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/6...e/default.mspx

Drawbacks -

1) Your old 32-bit license will be invalid if you choose to upgrade for free.

2) Download the trial version then buy (or exchange 32-bit for) the full version later:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/6...ion/trial.mspx

Drawbacks -

2) You have to install twice.

3) Buy it from a shop:
http://froogle.google.co.uk/froogle?..._s&sa=N&tab=wf

Drawbacks -

3) You have to pay around £100 for it, and also purchase hardware (like a hard disk) at the same time.

[Chris W]

handy

Just a note for anyone using ntl ambit cable modem's via USB... the drivers will not install on the 64bit version, so get a NIC!!!

Just to add....If its going to be anyones only install ensure you can find all the needed 64 bit drivers

[Richard M]

ATI drivers: https://support.ati.com/ics/support/...ge&folderID=27
NVidia: http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

[hjf288]

Isnt worth the upgrade imho

[Richard M]

Originally Posted by hjf288

Isnt worth the upgrade imho

Score:-1, Troll

[AndrewJ]

LOL I am thinking about the upgrade to Xp Pro 32bit as I will await the 64bit version to be entering Sp1 to ensure some of the bugs are worn out.

hjf288 Re: 3 ways to get Windows XP x64 Edition
Isnt worth the upgrade imho

Care to explain rather then just troll on?

[Monster Jedi]

Theres a 4th way to xp 64 but I can't mention it

[Bifta]

I'd also say it isn't worth the upgrade ... yet, it's no faster, there are no 64 bit games (the far cry patch has nothing that wouldn't run just as well on 32 bit OS's if Crytek decided to release it for them, it's nothing more than a sales pitch for AMD) and the drivers have a long way to go.

[Richard M]

I know that the system generally runs faster, and it is more reponsive - due to Windows itself and most processes running in 64-bit.

[Neil]

Originally Posted by Richard M

2) Download the trial version then buy (or exchange 32-bit for) the full version later:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/6...ion/trial.mspx

Originally Posted by Microsoft

Thank you for your interest in evaluating Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. This trial software allows you to evaluate the product for 120 days. Register to order a CD.

Note: A download version of the trial software will be available soon.

[Bifta]

Originally Posted by Richard M

I know that the system generally runs faster, and it is more reponsive - due to Windows itself and most processes running in 64-bit.

I never noticed any difference whatsoever and people who've benchmarked it only show an average of around 1-2% speed increases (combined performance), to my mind that's definately not worth the hassle. Perhaps when better drivers and better 64 bit applications are released I'll try it again.