Windows XP x64..
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I have zero problems, except for my audio drivers.. I have an nForce 3 board, but the audio isn't nforce-based, so there's no x64 driver yet, so atm I have no sound.
But C-Media said they'd have beta drivers in Feb.. so hopefully I'll see some soon.
Anyway, everything seems the same, haven't had one 32-bit app I use not work (Nero, DVD Decrypter, xchat, gaim, Firefox, Thunderbird is about all I've got installed atm).
32-bit apps get installed to x:\Program Files (x86), and 64-bit apps go to x:\Program Files, atm I only have one 64-bit app, which is sysinternal process explorer (handy tool for killing file handles that programs leave behind)
It's not really a 64-bit version of WinXP, it's actually based on Windows 2003 SP1, so it's fairly stable and works great, and supposedly has more optimized file handling/read/writes and such. Although lots of software doesn't have 64-bit counteparts yet, they're coming and most 32-bit versions work great.
If you're lucky and all your hardware has x64 drivers, give it a try, if not, just wait a couple months, it's like the old days of Win2K, which I was an early adopter of as well, even tho it made my modem connect at 33K
But C-Media said they'd have beta drivers in Feb.. so hopefully I'll see some soon.
Anyway, everything seems the same, haven't had one 32-bit app I use not work (Nero, DVD Decrypter, xchat, gaim, Firefox, Thunderbird is about all I've got installed atm).
32-bit apps get installed to x:\Program Files (x86), and 64-bit apps go to x:\Program Files, atm I only have one 64-bit app, which is sysinternal process explorer (handy tool for killing file handles that programs leave behind)
It's not really a 64-bit version of WinXP, it's actually based on Windows 2003 SP1, so it's fairly stable and works great, and supposedly has more optimized file handling/read/writes and such. Although lots of software doesn't have 64-bit counteparts yet, they're coming and most 32-bit versions work great.
If you're lucky and all your hardware has x64 drivers, give it a try, if not, just wait a couple months, it's like the old days of Win2K, which I was an early adopter of as well, even tho it made my modem connect at 33K
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·At least your modem did still connect ...
Waited for 4 months back when windows 2k came out, when I realized the company has vanished from the market and had to buy a new one.
Back to the topic: I have WinXP 64 installed on a PC here, but it's kinda useless without any special software (PCSX2 anyone?) and all required drivers.
Waited for 4 months back when windows 2k came out, when I realized the company has vanished from the market and had to buy a new one.
Back to the topic: I have WinXP 64 installed on a PC here, but it's kinda useless without any special software (PCSX2 anyone?) and all required drivers.
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Well, you need a 64-bit processor, yes it requires a fresh install, it's a major rewrite of core components.
If you're not the early adopter type, give it 3-6 months. Should be fine by then, and Bobbi, PCSX2 doesn't work on it? I'll have to try it out..
If you're not the early adopter type, give it 3-6 months. Should be fine by then, and Bobbi, PCSX2 doesn't work on it? I'll have to try it out..
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·CD: There's a special PCSX2 version planned for it
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Here. RC2. Only thing not yet working properly is my printer/scanner, but I see epson just added a driver download section for x64, so I assume that's gonna be remedied shortlyCD said:
*edit* BTW IIRC nero 6.5 and later comes with both x64 and xp executibles in its installer. Assuming you have that version, your copy of nero is 64 bit, not 32
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I wouldn't recommend upgrading to x64 immediately but it will be worth it when most drivers are fully compatible and lots of progs & games are released with 64bit support
Can't wait to play Farcry in 64bit^^
and I like that M$ will release the final product with SP1 and all the hotfixes included and *NOT* will that -evil- SP2
Can't wait to play Farcry in 64bit^^
and I like that M$ will release the final product with SP1 and all the hotfixes included and *NOT* will that -evil- SP2
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i dont have a 64 bit cpu so i cant run it... booo
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