the issues between 32 bit PCs and 64 bit.

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frisky

Let's say I get a 64 bit PC then the windows OS I'd use is x64 XP
Professional Operating System.?

Would normal 32 bit applications work? Would my excel and word install CD I
used w/32 bit win2k work? i.e.. is the 64 bit OS backward compatible w/my
existing software?

Should I make sure that drivers are available? Some hardware does not have
64 bit XP drivers yet? I assume 32 bit drivers won't work.

Any other "gotchas"?

Thanks,
Lee G.
 
frisky said:
Let's say I get a 64 bit PC then the windows OS I'd use is x64 XP
Professional Operating System.?
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Would normal 32 bit applications work? Would my excel and word install CD
I
used w/32 bit win2k work? i.e.. is the 64 bit OS backward compatible w/my
existing software?
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Instal Win XP. If you use office 2003, spelling in outlook express will not
work in win 64 xp proffecional
Should I make sure that drivers are available? Some hardware does not have
64 bit XP drivers yet? I assume 32 bit drivers won't work.
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For example Printer hp lj 1020 has no driver for 64x

Boba Vankufer
 
I doubt if there are any non server based pure 64 bit CPUs. The
Pentiums and Athlons are 64 and 32 bit compatible. Which CPU are you
planning to buy?
 
Both intel and AMD 64 bit chips can use regular Windows XP just fine.It can
be a problem finding 64 bit drivers for some hardware and you'll need them
with WinXP 64.Don't bother.
I've been running an AMD 64 2800 for a year on Windows 2000 pro.
 
Thanks for posts - I understand now.





job said:
Both intel and AMD 64 bit chips can use regular Windows XP just fine.It can
be a problem finding 64 bit drivers for some hardware and you'll need them
with WinXP 64.Don't bother.
I've been running an AMD 64 2800 for a year on Windows 2000 pro.

CD
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64 bit drivers are a pain in the rear to find.....


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