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    Possible to run Windows XP Pro on a 64 bit system?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by FidyYuan, May 8, 2006.

  1. FidyYuan

    FidyYuan Notebook Consultant

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    Is it possible to run Windows XP Pro on a 64 bit system? I've heard so many negative things about Windows XP 64 that I don't wanna risk using it.
     
    FidyYuan, May 8, 2006
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  2. qwester

    qwester Notebook Virtuoso

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    You mean an AMD 64 bit CPU?

    If so, then yes. All AMD 64 bit CPUs are 32 and 64 bit capable
     
    qwester, May 8, 2006
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  3. Unreal

    Unreal Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, xp home/pro can run on any 64 bit processor; they operate in 32 and 64 bit software enviroments l guess you could say.
     
    Unreal, May 8, 2006
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  4. pbcustom98

    pbcustom98 Goldmember

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    yes i currently run xp pro on my amd opteron 170 which is a 64bit processor.

    pb,out.
     
    pbcustom98, May 9, 2006
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