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03-26-2007, 12:41 PM
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64 bit xp
I would like to know if I install 64 bit XP on one of my computers would I be able to use like all the programs and drivers I use with 32 bit or would they not work.
 I'm asking this because I would like to use 4gigs of RAM which 32bit XP cannot handle.
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03-26-2007, 12:43 PM
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Programs yes, drivers no. You would need special 64-bit drivers.
However, I think you are mistaken in your premises as the 32-bit version of Windows can handle up to 4 GB of memory. |
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03-26-2007, 02:15 PM
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It can SEE 4gb but it can only address about 3.2gb of it. The rest is addressed by the hardware.
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03-26-2007, 02:27 PM
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Some day I would also like to upgrade to 8gb some day too. Are 64bit drivers widely availible?
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03-26-2007, 02:48 PM
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They are more widely available now than in the past. I've been using it for over a year and I found drivers for just about everything. If you have any special hardware, check with the manufacturer, but 64-bit drivers for motherboards, video cards, most newer printers, etc. exist.
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