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Software => Computer software => Topic started by: SeanswantsaPC on February 14, 2005, 04:32:41 PM

Title: 64-Bit
Post by: SeanswantsaPC on February 14, 2005, 04:32:41 PM

I was wondering if there are any good OS that work with the AMD Athlon 64.  I heard that XP Pro doesnt work with the 64-bit CPU and I'd have to download some crappy OS.
Please some one help me.

Title: Re: 64-Bit
Post by: Computer_Commando on February 14, 2005, 05:21:10 PM

WinXP-Pro will soon have a 64-bit edition.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/default.mspx

You can download a trial edition or order a CD trial edition.

Title: Re: 64-Bit
Post by: Seanwantsapc on February 14, 2005, 05:27:39 PM

Yea somebody told me that OS was really horrible and to just go with a 32-bit CPU and get XP Pro.
So have you(or anyone else) tried it and it works good.

Title: Re: 64-Bit
Post by: Computer_Commando on February 14, 2005, 05:48:44 PM

Yup.  64-bit not for mainstream use.  Go with 32-bit and WinXP-Pro.

I haven't tried it, all my computers are old and slow, but fast enough for my use.

Title: Re: 64-Bit
Post by: Corrosive on February 18, 2005, 01:03:04 PM

Ditto, CC ;)

Anyway, A 32-bit OS will work with a 64-bit processor: the two 64-bit PC's on sale where I work come with the 32-bit XP. You just won't make full use of it. Alternatively, many Linux distros have been compatible for a while now.

You don't have to download the crappy 64-bit version of XP - you don't have to download Windows at all... ;D

Title: Re: 64-Bit
Post by: jay_deex3 on February 25, 2005, 12:13:54 AM

i agree.....XP will work with 64-bit CPU's you just will not get full use of it......  Dont worry whenever "Longhorn" comes out that OS will only support 64 bit CPU's