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    XP 32bit or 64bit for bootcamp?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by yellafella321, Nov 2, 2008.

  1. yellafella321

    yellafella321 Newbie

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    Only reason for windows is to run some games and other misc programs. Should I even be looking at xp 64 bit? This will be on my last-gen MBP.

    Thanks
     
    yellafella321, Nov 2, 2008
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  2. cdnalsi

    cdnalsi Food for the funky people

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    As far as I know, installing a 64bit OS is not supported officially by Apple through bootcamp... yet.

    It can be done, somebody did it, don't know if it's worth the effort though, 32bit is just so easy to do, and 3.2gb vs 4gb of RAM is going to worth everything?

    Sorry I can't help more, try searching, but if I were you, I'd put the 32bit right in. That's what I did actually, and it's just awesome! :D
     
    cdnalsi, Nov 2, 2008
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  3. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    The hassle of trying to get 64bit installed really isn't worth it IMO, nor is it officially supported.

    Unless you have a genuine need for a 64bit OS, there's no point fighting to install it.
     
    Khris, Nov 2, 2008
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    dbam987 wicked-poster

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    Are you intending to only play Windows games? If so, the 32-bit option is your best option since the drivers are better and more refined than the 64-bit ones. Plus, as Khris and cdnalsi both mention, the hassle isn't worth the effort in getting all the 64-bit drivers.
     
    dbam987, Nov 2, 2008
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