Windows XP 64-Bit Edition for 64-Bit Extended Systems Customer Preview Program

[catachresis]

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/downloads/upgrade.asp

This is a free download. I don't much like WinXP, but this looks tasty.

 

[catachresis]

From the download page:

"Important: Windows XP 64-Bit Edition for 64-Bit Extended Systems is only compatible with 64-bit AMD Opteron– or Athlon 64-based computers.
It cannot be successfully installed on 64-bit Intel Itanium–based systems.


teehee

 

[serjer]

rotflmao 64bits processors r supposed 2 be the same architecture,whether amd or intel

 

[fatbloke]

I intend to try this upgrade within the next two weeks - once I have sorted out how to install winxp onto my sata drives and save some of my work.
I will report back and let you know how it all works out.
Best Regards,
Fats

 

[The-poacher]

Not got it myself but the guy who builds/mends etc my PC's has been running this & to coin a phrase

It moves like Sh*t off a stick

He is very impressed

 

[ipdave]

I have d/l'd it as well as the 2003 Server 64-bit beta. Will install on my AMD64 with FIC m/b in a few weeks. At least the AMD 64 CPUs will run 32-bit windows right now as well, unlike the 64-bit only Intel Itaniums...

 

[Nunyobiznes]

rotflmao 64bits processors r supposed 2 be the same architecture,whether amd or intel

You're joking, right?

 

[Dnd4evr]

Here is a review on the XP 64 bit public Beta

http://www.gamepc.com/labs/view_content.asp?id=xp641069&page=1

Until software is compiled to use 64 bit code (soon) you probably won't see an improvement. Make sure all you hardware has 64 bit drivers available before you install.

 

[Dave63]

I downloaded it but haven't installed it yet. Does anyone know if it supports dual boot? I'd like to install it with W2K already on the machine.

 

[fatbloke]

Well Guys,
I installed winxp 64, and almost straight away unistalled.
The reason I unistalled is there are no 64 bit drivers at the moment,no audigy2 zs,no Ati 9800xt drivers,no skystar1 .
I had a dual partion with winxp pro as my main OS and winxp 64 on a70 gig partion.
I will try again as soon as I can get the sound drivers,I believe there is a work around for the ATI card.
Best Regards,
Fats

 

[Duracell]

Does anyone know if it supports dual boot? I'd like to install it with W2K already on the machine.

i really don't know, but it should support it like the usual XP doing it;


Greetings from
Duracell

 

[Dave63]

i really don't know, but it should support it like the usual XP doing it;


Greetings from
Duracell

Thanks, Duracell