Windows xp 64 bit edition reviews

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Pro Features. Upgrade Checklists. Windows "Whistler" XP. Windows CE. Internet Explorer 6. Internet Explorer 5. Xbox Registry Tips. Program Tips. Easter Eggs. Owners of Windows XP Professional could upgrade to x64 for free - the catch was that they had to trade-in their 32 bit license permanently.

Buying a pig in a poke does not make most people particularly comfortable, given that drivers for certain peripherals and older system devices still are in short supply. Scanners and multimedia devices such as webcams were sometimes left inoperative after making the x64 switch, because smaller manufacturers and the so-called "no names" often hesitate to port their drivers to Windows XP x One reason is limited resources; another is knowing that customers will likely buy a new product with x64 driver support if necessary.

Having mostly solved these launch problems, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition offers support for 64 bit processors. More than 4 GB of system RAM can be addressed, and the widened data width provides substantial performance improvements using applications ported to, or written for, 64 bit Windows.

Windows XP Professional x64 Edition There's no question about it: bit computing is the future, because it promises better performance and room to grow for memory-hungry applications and operating systems. In fact, millions of people already use desktops and laptops with bit processors that have been available from AMD since and Intel since February But Rome wasn't built in a day, and Microsoft's transition to bit will be a gradual one. Windows XP Professional x64 Edition is not available in boxed editions via resellers; it will be sold only through OEM vendors and licensing agreements.

The new OS is priced the same as the bit Windows XP Professional, and for a limited time, current XP Professional customers running bit systems can upgrade for free.

If you already have one of the millions of bit-capable desktops or laptops running bit Windows and want to switch, be prepared for headaches. Windows x64 doesn't offer a bit Windows upgrade option; you'll need to do a fresh install. That means booting your system from the installation CD and navigating through some confusing text prompts to install the system. Search icon An illustration of a magnifying glass.

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