Intersting thoughts on WinXP X64

[C38368]

Some musings on X64, courtesy of Sander Sassen at Hardware Analysis: http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/article/1795/

Those of you considering upgrading right away would be wise to read it.

[Monster_user]

But there’s more, Microsoft has also put into place an upgrade program for current users of 32-bit Windows XP. Unfortunately this upgrade program is only valid for PCs that came shipped with Windows XP preinstalled so most enthusiasts are out of luck.

Oh great... That makes me out to be a fool. Then again, an OS is only as good as the drivers...

But matters get worse; by applying for this upgrade your current product key for your copy of 32-bit Windows XP will become void, so you can’t go back after you’ve installed Windows XP 64-bit, as your product key will not work anymore when you register with Microsoft.

After that, I may double check it, but I do think I will start recommending against XP64 as well. Atleast for the time being.

No Support for drivers, no support from most PC resalers after you install XP, no Microsoft voids your original WinXP install. So to go back, you have to buy a new copy.

As Sander Sassen wrote, its a virtual minefield.

You know where I'll be...

[C38368]

*lol* You and me both.
And so true about drivers.

[Pethegreat]

I am staying away from that stuff then, even though I will get a 56bit processor

[carl4286]

56bit??? You mean 64... or can you really have a 56bit processor?

[73h Ub3r |337 M4573r]

Why bother upgrading to X64 anyways? All it does for now is make desktop windows open faster and card games play slightly quicker.

[cg_fin_007]

Hi All,

That's about the most ridiculous product policy I've ever read. Kind of like turning over your keys to a vehicle you know and love to buy a vehicle that you've never had a chance to even test drive.

This junk-yard-dog is sticking with XP32bit especially as I've just built a new system and have no intention of messing it up despite having a 64 bit processor. XP64 bit and Billy G. for his meglomaniac attitude toward customer policies

Chris