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    Do I need 64bit Win XP for a dual core 64 bit CPU?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by AlonsoF, Feb 2, 2007.

  1. AlonsoF

    AlonsoF Newbie

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    I didn't even think of it when I ordered my new system. I currently have the same copy of windows xp home I've had all along. Do I need to get 64 bit XP professional for my Athlon 64 X2 dual core processor to work? I'd hate to have to have to buy a retail copy.. argh
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    AlonsoF, Feb 2, 2007
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  2. who8mahrice

    who8mahrice Notebook Evangelist

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    No, you don't need a 64bit copy of Windows. I'm running a core 2 duo on xp home. 64bit XP is just supposed to provide 64bit application support...but it actually sucks and isn't much better than 32bit. In the future you might want to think abotu getting 64bit Vista though.
     
    who8mahrice, Feb 2, 2007
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  3. Mark

    Mark Desktop Debugger

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    Yup, who is right. I have a Core 2 running on XP Home. It will be nice to have if you upgrade to Vista in the future though! :)
     
    Mark, Feb 2, 2007
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    crappyGPU Notebook Consultant

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    no, don't even think about it, you dont' need to install xp64 because you have a 64-bit supported CPU. You will have to have 64-bit applications, which are not really popular, in order for it to work efficiently, or properly
     
    crappyGPU, Feb 2, 2007
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  5. Jalf

    Jalf Comrade Santa

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    Er, no. You need 64-bit applications to take advantage of the extra features offered in 64-bit mode. But 32-bit applications certainly work "properly" under a 64-bit OS.
     
    Jalf, Feb 2, 2007
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    XP64 is basically Windows 2000 with the Luna GUI (Luna is XP's version of Vista's Aero). I'd avoid it and no you don't need XP64 for a 64bit CPU...just about all of us are running XP32 right now.
     
    Greg, Feb 2, 2007
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    strikeback03 Notebook Deity

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    now that Vista is out there is probably little chance compatibility with XP x64 will improve, correct?
     
    strikeback03, Feb 3, 2007
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    That's only true of the 64-bit XP versions for the Itanium processor. Windows XP x64 Edition is actually using the Windows Server 2003 kernel, with the features of standard XP. It's rock solid stable but lacks drivers for some hardware. Anyway, at this point Vista x64 makes more sense anyway.
     
    JadedRaverLA, Feb 3, 2007
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