Windows XP: x64

Going the 64 bit route

I know this topic is a little dated but perhaps you will still get this. XP x64 is a very stable and viable operating system. I went through three betas and am now using the final OEM version. The trial version runs for 120 days and at that time you have the options of saving your info (a back up image etc), reinstalling the trial for another 120 days and restoring the backup image or files, installing a purchased full OEM version that won't expire, or returning to XP 32 bit. Virtually any hardware device now has a 64 bit driver available with exception of some printers, cams, and video capture cards. There are numerous AV programs such as Avast Home ver 4.6 that is free. It auto scans and auto updates and includes email protection. Most apps that have 32 bit installers will install and run without any awareness of being on a 64 bit system. The premier forum for this is Planet AMD64 (Micorsoft even refers to it). There are 50,000+ members with 159,000+ posts. In normal usage, you will be hard pressed to tell the difference between which version that you are using, 32 bit or 64 bit. 64 bit computing is here and as each day passes more and more apps and hardware fall in line. Try the 120 trial, it is free. Check PAMD64 for your questions and problems and I believe that you will realize that the advancement to XP x64 is a lot less painful than many will lead you to believe.