Windows Xp X64

[MrADeveci]

............ is anyone here using Windows XP x64 (64-Bit)

I'm currently using Vista ............. but it's still 32bit ........ and I've always used 32bit XP Pro .... My hardward is all 64 bit ........ and I'm wodering if anyone here has noticed a big difference in going from 32 - bit to x64 ?

It says it all in black and white that's it's soo much better, but I want real life experiences ?

[peter026]

My PC runs 64bit, but XP was preloaded, so I haven't a clue what version it is

[Ryo]

yeah , me

, both vista ultimate and windows are x64 , i havnt used a x86 OS since x64 came out , only probs is the now and again and it is rare driver problem, , plus some games have little official patches to utlilise the x64 arcitecture. makes em run better :)

[ColinBarber]

a lot of stuff will run slower with 64 bit. XP has major device driver issues, Vista should be better and the whole OS is much more secure however there are compatibility issues.

[MrADeveci]

Cheers guys .... I think I 'may' just leave the Vista on .......... till next year

@Colin, how you been ? Haven't seen you online for ages !!

[GreyArea]

Vista 64 drivers have to be signed, and there are few of them about. There is virtually no software optimised for 64-bit yet, either.

I'd forget about Vista 64 for a while.

As for XP, I run both 32 and 64 bit versions and there's no real difference.

[ColinBarber]

@Colin, how you been ? Haven't seen you online for ages !!

Hi, I've been busy at work so don't get much time to post but I try and logon when I can.

[Bloodygoodbloke]

dont have x64 kit to use with xp so dont run it but with my IBM training its always been advised to get ALL 64 bit drivers BEFORE any install as it can caus eserious problems.

I presume the Server world and Desktop world stil work the same.