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kxdude4

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Since: Mar 13, 2006
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 8:42 pm
Post subject: XPPro to XP-64 - will all my software still work???
Hello,

I'm considering a core duo or quad chip with a new MotherBoard and
thought that upgrading to WinXP64 would be good although I'm worried
that all my software that works under XPPro32 will have a problem
under 64. Will there be a problem? ((MS Office to TMPGEnc to Nero to
old MS Cardfile ('member that from the early days?? Smile)

Thanks!

Rod

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paulmd

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 10:58 pm
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On Jul 10, 8:42 pm, kxdude4 <N... DeleteThis @home.com> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I'm considering a core duo or quad chip with a new MotherBoard and
> thought that upgrading to WinXP64 would be good although I'm worried
> that all my software that works under XPPro32 will have a problem
> under 64. Will there be a problem? ((MS Office to TMPGEnc to Nero to
> old MS Cardfile ('member that from the early days?? Smile)
>
> Thanks!
>
> Rod

There are limited advantages going to xp-64 bit. (more than 4gb if
ram is almost the only real one)

There are also limited drivers for xp64.

And there are indeed reports of software compatibility issues.

You will be able to run a dual or quad core processor on 32 bit xp
just fine.

My advice is to stick with 32 bit XP unless you can really justify
xp64.

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Bob Fry

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 2:40 pm
Post subject: Re: XPPro to XP-64 - will all my software still work??? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
I tried that a few months ago...and have finalized on a dual-boot
setup, with x86 (32-bit) XPPro as the default boot OS, with x64 Vista
as the 64-bit OS. Still have devices--in particular a VOIP gadget
that lets me use Skype from a telephone--that don't work with x64.
--
.... the designer of a new system must not only be the implementor and
the first large-scale user; the designer should also write the first
user manual. ... If I had not participated fully in all these
activities, literally hundreds of improvements would never have been
made, because I would never have thought of them or perceived why they
were important.
Donald Knuth
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DaveW

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 3:34 pm
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You would need 64 bit version drivers for ALL your hardware if you go that
route. Not generally recommended for the faint of heart.

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DaveW
"kxdude4" <Nada.RemoveThis@home.com> wrote in message
news:tvj893haidfjrrmvdp9hk539g22ko9epqh@4ax.com...
> Hello,
>
> I'm considering a core duo or quad chip with a new MotherBoard and
> thought that upgrading to WinXP64 would be good although I'm worried
> that all my software that works under XPPro32 will have a problem
> under 64. Will there be a problem? ((MS Office to TMPGEnc to Nero to
> old MS Cardfile ('member that from the early days?? Smile)
>
> Thanks!
>
> Rod
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Pat4

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 4:45 pm
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You can download a free trial version and see for yourself. I did and
decided against it.

"kxdude4" <Nada.DeleteThis@home.com> wrote in message
news:tvj893haidfjrrmvdp9hk539g22ko9epqh@4ax.com...
> Hello,
>
> I'm considering a core duo or quad chip with a new MotherBoard and
> thought that upgrading to WinXP64 would be good although I'm worried
> that all my software that works under XPPro32 will have a problem
> under 64. Will there be a problem? ((MS Office to TMPGEnc to Nero to
> old MS Cardfile ('member that from the early days?? Smile)
>
> Thanks!
>
> Rod
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Conor1

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 5:57 pm
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In article <46946EDF.18A608FD DeleteThis @yahoo.com>, CBFalconer says...
> Think about some version of Linux.
>
Where you'll break all your old apps when you upgrade to GCC3.x to run
whatever you've just downloaded.


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(Msg. 7) Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 2:57 pm
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In article <49ednfNVWZtyxwjbnZ2dnUVZ_vCknZ2d.DeleteThis@comcast.com>, DaveW
says...
> You would need 64 bit version drivers for ALL your hardware if you go that
> route. Not generally recommended for the faint of heart.
>
Driver support is the main stumbling block IME.

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