Windows XP 64 bit

[D4ng3r]

Hey, I am still trying to decide between 32 bit and 64 bit windows XP (not vista).

Quoted from the highly accurate Wikipedia(/sarcasm):

"As of June 2008, Microsoft does not plan to release any further service packs for Windows Server 2003 and consequently, for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. [24] [25] Service Packs for 32-bit (x86) editions of Windows XP are not compatible with Windows XP x64 Edition."

This means that they are stuck on SP2. Is this a problem?

If I use 64 bit xp, will i have compatability problems? Is it really worth it? How much benifit is it really?

I will be using an e3110 CPU.

I am leaning towards xp pro 32 bit.. because I know it works, and it is tried and true.

How much benifit will I see switching to XP 64 bit for my new build? Is it worth the hassle? Mainly a gaming/multimedia rig. May start folding, if I find out what folding actually does to my computer.

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Cheers,

Dan

[enaberif]

I run XP x64 with no troubles at all.

What you have to understand about the SP2 for x64 is basically the SP3 equiv of 32bit.

[DarKStar]

Originally Posted by enaberif

I run XP x64 with no troubles at all.

What you have to understand about the SP2 for x64 is basically the SP3 equiv of 32bit.

Still running 32bit version of XP and VISTA - I currently have no use for 64bit as I'm not running 64bit apps or games, so IMO I think it is pointless to switch from 32bit to 64bit just yet unless you have 4GB or more of RAM but then there is only so much a 32bit app can use at once (2GB).

Adding to the OP's original question I was always curious to know how does XP64 handle 32bit games compared to the 32bit OS - Some say it runs faster and better others say it runs slower. How does it run for you ?

[Patriote]

Don't waste your time with XP 64bit... Now, if you plan on running 4GB of ram then go for 64bit. Otherwise, don't waste your time. Lots of compatibility issues on games, programs. Even iTunes is not compatible with XP 64bit...

I am planning on doing a dual boot soon. One Raptor 150GB for XP 32bit and stuck with 2.93GB reconize on XP 32bit since i have 4GB of RAM and the other Raptor 150GB for Vista X64.

[enaberif]

Originally Posted by Patriote

Don't waste your time with XP 64bit... Now, if you plan on running 4GB of ram then go for 64bit. Otherwise, don't waste your time. Lots of compatibility issues on games, programs. Even iTunes is not compatible with XP 64bit...

I am planning on doing a dual boot soon. One Raptor 150GB for XP 32bit and stuck with 2.93GB reconize on XP 32bit since i have 4GB of RAM and the other Raptor 150GB for Vista X64.

Excuse me? Have you ran XP x64? Because I run it and have had 0 issues with gaming at all.

iTunes has issues with Vista 64bit as well so your point is moot.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by Patriote

Don't waste your time with XP 64bit... Now, if you plan on running 4GB of ram then go for 64bit. Otherwise, don't waste your time. Lots of compatibility issues on games, programs. Even iTunes is not compatible with XP 64bit...

I am planning on doing a dual boot soon. One Raptor 150GB for XP 32bit and stuck with 2.93GB reconize on XP 32bit since i have 4GB of RAM and the other Raptor 150GB for Vista X64.

Yah this is WRONG.

I' currently on Vista 64, but I ran XP 64, for two years prior. The only issue I ever encountered was being unable to patch MSN (since been fixed). Seriously not a big deal lol.

If you have 4Gb of RAM, and aren't using ancient hardware, there is no reason not to be using 64 bit. Just check for drivers before hand, and if they are all available, switch.

[Nodscene]

I'm on XP 64 also and basically have no issues with any software or hardware.

And seriously, who uses iTunes when there are better programs out there that don't mess up your system :)

[Patriote]

Calm down guys. Personally, my games (Old games like Max Payne which i love to go throught over and over...) won't run on XP 64bit nor will it do on Vista. I use iTunes since i am forced to to be able to transfer songs on my Ipods. But i know there is an online cheat to get it installed on XP 64bit...

I don't have any issues at all with other and more recents games tho... Not a single ones. I even have less BSOD (Or not a single one actually) than Vista X64...

Basically XP64bit is good depending on what you'll be doing on it.

I was just pointing that out. It might of sounded wrong a bit...

But Yeah, been running XP 64bit since a few months already.

Next thing to do is Dual boot XP 32bit for my older games and such and Vista X64 for DX10 games...

Just my 2 cents.

PS: I never encountered a single compatibility issue with iTunes and Vista X64.

[Nodscene]

Actually there are quite a few programs that will transfer songs to an iPod. You don't need to be saddled with iTunes, unless of course you like it. Media Monkey is a great little app that frankly runs circles around itunes. It also has better support for extremely large music collections.
MediaMonkey Free Media Jukebox, Music Manager, CD Ripper & Converter

[Shadowmeph]

XPx64 is a great OS what it is basically is server 2003 x 64 only with more options there are no issues at all with any games or software that I have used so it is worth getting then if you want it took look like vista there are software packages out there that make it look and feel just like vista x64 only with out all the hassles and process's running

[kirk_d]

I ran Xp pro 32 and Xp pro x64, dual boot, for several months. Had zero issues!
Noticed between a 5%-8% increase in game performance. The copy expired and I never bothered purchasing Xp Pro x64. I figured I'd go with Vista 64, which hadn't been released yet!

Of coarse, I never did buy a copy of Vista 64 and currently still run Xp pro 32

However, now that things have improved immensely for 64 bit support, I may revisit the idea with my next build.

[Patriote]

Originally Posted by Nodscene

Actually there are quite a few programs that will transfer songs to an iPod. You don't need to be saddled with iTunes, unless of course you like it. Media Monkey is a great little app that frankly runs circles around itunes. It also has better support for extremely large music collections.
MediaMonkey Free Media Jukebox, Music Manager, CD Ripper & Converter

Thanks m8! I will check it out!

[Nodscene]

Just in case anyone does tech support from home there is a beta 64bit of the Sonicwall VPN client. You have to add it to a cart like you are going to buy it but it's free. You can get it here...
SonicWALL Global VPN Client (Vista 64 bit Beta)