Windows XP Pro 64bit

[meskalin]

Hey

Microsoft is offering a free trial (360 days) of the 64bit XP Pro platform. Is anyone using this, any restrictions, any commecnts.
Should I just stick with 32 pro until 64 is officially released???

[mrmister1]

Personally I would stick with XP until the final version of the 64 bit version is released.

[meskalin]

LOL ok and the reason is?

[spyder003]

Because it's still in beta. You can use it, but it might not be wise to use it as your primary OS.

[glc]

Not only that, but historically M$ beta operating systems cannot be upgraded to the final release without a reformat, and some actually are time-limited and die with no data recovery possible. If you are prepared to wipe your drive to install the final, go for it - and keep your important data backed up.

[Statica]

Originally Posted by meskalin LOL ok and the reason is?

It's just what MS is offering, its a TRIAL - it's only give if you want to give it a try, its not meant as something that you can be sticking to.

If you have a computer or resources if you want to try it out; then its a good idea - if you want something you want to stick to .. wait till its released.

[parallax]

yeah.... well i tried it... i didn't notice any difference from the 32 bit version actually... i kept plain old xp... does anybody know how to get rid of the 64 bit version now?