XP or XP 64

Hi all,
I have been looking around and can not find out if regular XP Pro will run
on a new AMDx64 cpu and mobo. I have seen where there are issues with
drivers, printers, scanners and so on with the new XP x64. If I do not have
to change to the new x64 version I would like to stay with my old Pro XP.
Can anyone shead some light on this?

 

"Regular old XP Pro" runs just fine on all x64 motherboards and cpus.
There are no issues other than the ones that you would have with any
32bit motherboard and cpu.

 

No issues with running 32-bit Windows on an AMD64 CPU. For a general
overview of x64, you might find my blog post
http://msmvps.com/blogs/xperts64/archive/2005/11/29/77166.aspx of use. It
includes links to a column, a webcast and an FAQ that might help you make an
informed decision.

 

I've been working with an ASUS A8VSE deluxe with an AMD Athlon 64 socket 754
with windows xp pro spaniard and SP2 for long time and no problem at all,
now I had update that machine to windows XP pro 64 SP1 and it's working very
fine, the only thing is that it's in English and not in spaniard, but no
problem, only with certain drivers, but with patient you'll find it.

the laptop I'm now posting it's a AMD Turion 64 (new cpu for mobile) with
windows xp pro sp2 spaniard and no problem too.

if you have drivers of everything before install the o.s. it would be better
from my own side, xp pro 64.

 

Yes, stay away from xp 64-bit!!! Unless you want to use about 20% of the
capability of your computer (devices, software, etc).

cg

 

Yes, stay away from xp 64-bit!!! Unless you want to use about 20% of the

It all depends on what kind of devices and software you are running...

On the other hand, without the x64 Edition you aren't using a lot of the CPU
you paid for if you bought an AMD64 or an Intel with EM64T support.

 

Thanks to everyone that replied it has been a great help
--
Thanks
bescott

 

Chuck:

Thanks for the excellent reply. It's becoming very common for
people that have done no research to slam the product. For me the best
surprise was how stable x64 has been since CPP release and it's much better
since drivers are finally becoming available.

 

Sure, regular old XP Pro will work fine with an AMD A64 processor. It has
full x86 support. There are simply some features of any 64 bit cpu that
won't be used in any 32 bit operating environment. If you like your current
XP Pro then there is no problem with that.
McG.
system specs:

AMD A64 X2 4800+
Gigabyte GA-K8N-SLI
2 x 1gb PC3200 ram
1 x 7800GTX256 @ x16 (Guru3D 83.40 driver set)
3 IDE HD's 160, 160 and 80 gb
1 x NEC DVDRW
10 USB2 ports,
Epson Perfection 4990 Photo
HP Photosmart 7660
Wacom Graphire3 6x8
MS Wheelmouse Optical
Logitech Extreme 3D joystick
2 x Samsung 930B LCD flatpanels on DVI
onboard sound

Windows XP Pro SP2
Windows XP Pro x64