64 bit XP software

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Ray wrote:
> In exploring the net onmy new computer I have found reference to
> suitability/unsuitability for XP 64 Bit.
>
> One instance I remember and had me wondering was in reference to
> Windows Explorer.
>
> How do I know if I have 64 bit?
> Do I want it?
> Have I missed out on something?

Do you have a 64bit processor?
Did you purchase a 64bit version of Windows XP?
Did you download a "test" edition of a 64bit version of Windows XP?

If you answered "No" to all of those things in reference to your computer,
you have 32bit Windows XP.
(It's even easier to answer if you have Home Edition... It only comes in
32bit.)

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Hi Ray,

You don't have 64 bit. If you did, you would know it. 64 bit systems are
something fairly new, and are not something being distributed by the major
manufacturers for home use (at least not yet).

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Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Windows
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"Ray" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hi all,
> In exploring the net onmy new computer I have found reference to
suitability/unsuitability for XP 64 Bit.
>
> One instance I remember and had me wondering was in reference to Windows
Explorer.
>
> How do I know if I have 64 bit?
> Do I want it?
> Have I missed out on something?
>
> Cheers Ray.
>

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?)

Yep, guess there are. I pay little to what's available from the major
manufacturers lately. Thanks for pointing it out.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Windows
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org

"NoNoBadDog!" <nospam_bjsledge@pixi.com> wrote in message
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> Rick;
>
> Currently there are many 64 bit desktop and laptop machines available for
> home use from HP, Compaq, Emachines, etc. I suggest you visit your local
> computer store and update yourself on what is available.
>
> Bobby
>
> "Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" <rick@mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:%231RYQPCSEHA.628@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > Hi Ray,
> >
> > You don't have 64 bit. If you did, you would know it. 64 bit systems are
> > something fairly new, and are not something being distributed by the
major
> > manufacturers for home use (at least not yet).
> >
> > --
> > Best of Luck,
> >
> > Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Windows
> > Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!
> > http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> > Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
> > www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> > Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org
> >
> > "Ray" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:915C5C89-6C03-4DCE-9F67-96D342E0CE79@microsoft.com...
> >> Hi all,
> >> In exploring the net onmy new computer I have found reference to
> > suitability/unsuitability for XP 64 Bit.
> >>
> >> One instance I remember and had me wondering was in reference to
Windows
> > Explorer.
> >>
> >> How do I know if I have 64 bit?
> >> Do I want it?
> >> Have I missed out on something?
> >>
> >> Cheers Ray.
> >>
> >
> >
>
>

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?)

It is Beta.
So if you are willing to reinstall the computer if something goes
wrong and the time limitation is not an issue, go ahead.

See the 64 bid newsgroups for more information:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] grade.mspx

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"Daood" <Daood@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I have an AMD 64 Athlon 3200+ proccser. I only use my pc for playin
games surfin the internet shoukd i download th e64bit windows?
>
> Thanks