Tom's Hardware > Forum > Windows XP > Windows XP General Discussion > New Build - XP - 32bit or 64bit
Ask the community Add a reply
Word :    Username :           
 
Akira25   10-11-2006 at 02:12:56 PM

Hi,

I'm just going to install an OS on a new laptop based around the Core 2 Duo.

Would you install the 32bit or 64bit version of XP?

Any opionions or advantages/disadvantages would be greatfully received :D

Thanx

Add a reply
Sponsored Links
Register or log in to remove.
exit2dos   10-11-2006 at 08:19:28 PM
- 0 +

I wouldn't bother with x64 right now. The only place it makes a real difference is if you need more than 4GB of memory, which you won't need on a laptop.

While x64 is stable, there are some incompatibility and driver support issues - some hardware manufacturers aren't even releasing drivers for it since it's not a mainstream OS.

Save yourself some headaches and just get 32-bit XP for now, and wait until Vista for 64-bit.

As far as 32-bit XP goes:
You should use Pro, not Home Edition on your laptop as it has better power management features.

Reply to exit2dos
Akira25   10-12-2006 at 10:04:42 AM
- 0 +

Nice one :D Kinnda what I was thinking! The less headaches the better ;)

Cheers

Reply to Akira25
Ask the community Add a reply
Tom's Hardware > Forum > Windows XP > Windows XP General Discussion > New Build - XP - 32bit or 64bit
Go to:

There are 1108 identified and unidentified users. To see the list of identified users, Click here.

Forum map
Bestofmedia Forum ©
2000-2009 Bestofmedia Group
Page generated in 0.308 seconds
Please mind

You are about to answer a thread that has been inactive for more than 6 months.
If you still wish to proceed, please ensure that your posting is original and does not duplicate or overlap any prior responses to this thread.

Add a reply Cancel
Sponsored links
  • Ask the community now
  • Publish
Ad
Related Topics
See all relatives topics
They won a badge
Join us in greeting them
How do I win badges?