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    32-bit xp in a 64-bit laptop

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by magn3t0, Jan 31, 2008.

  1. magn3t0

    magn3t0 Notebook Consultant

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    I’m not technically inclined with regards in software-hardware compatibility, so could someone please answer this question for me. Could I install a windows xp 32-bit in my compaq laptop which is a mobile turion 64 without any problem? Thanks
     
    magn3t0, Jan 31, 2008
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  2. Arki

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    Yes, it'll do just fine.
     
    Arki, Jan 31, 2008
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  3. Duct Tape Dude

    Duct Tape Dude Duct Tape Dude

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    Yes, 32-bit computing is backwards compatible with 64-bit processors, with very little if any performance loss. This is much like the jump from 16 to 32 bit computing years ago.
    A 32-bit version of windows also means you can run the much older 16-bit programs without a hitch.
     
    Duct Tape Dude, Jan 31, 2008
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  4. Fade To Black

    Fade To Black The Bad Ass

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    It's not like that jump. It's like jumping from 32 to 16. Why would you do that?
     
    Fade To Black, Jan 31, 2008
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  5. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    Here is a basic guide to 64-bit.
     
    crash, Jan 31, 2008
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  6. lordvader

    lordvader Notebook Evangelist

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    Is the new AW m17x a 32-bit OR a 64-bit laptop ?
     
    lordvader, May 3, 2008
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  7. goofball

    goofball Notebook Deity

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    What do you mean?
    The AW m17x will have an x64 capable processor. Is that what you are asking?
     
    goofball, May 3, 2008
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  8. lordvader

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    yes will it have x64 capable processor ?
     
    lordvader, May 3, 2008
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  9. goofball

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    Yes, core 2 duo is x64 capable.
     
    goofball, May 3, 2008
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  10. lordvader

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    thank you :)
     
    lordvader, May 3, 2008
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  11. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    Actually it would be 64 bit CPU's are backward compatible with 32 bit OS. Your point is taken but said backward. :eek: ;) :D Or else you would call it forward compatible. You know which came first? The chicken or the egg?

    And my latest pet peeve, don't put an "s" at the end of backward. Incorrect. ;)
     
    powerpack, May 3, 2008
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