Installing x64 on a brand new PC

Hi all,
my question will sound stupid to most, but i need to be sure before making
mistakes..
I have just built a new pc with a 64bit cpu and i'd like to install WinXP
professional on it.
Do i have to install anything before using the cd with the ISO of the
operating system downloaded from Microsoft?
Is it better if i install xp 32bit and check everything before installing xp
x64?

thx,

Zephyr

ps: i'm italian, so please forgive my english..

R
Mon Jun 06 08:41:18 CDT 2005

Hi, Zephyr.

No. Do not install 32-bit WinXP first, unless you just want to be sure that
your hardware actually works. You do, of course, want to be sure that you
have all the 64-bit drivers that you will need - especially any
mobo/chipset/HD drivers that will be needed to actually boot the computer -
but verifying that it will boot to 32-bit does not provide proof that it
will boot to x64. On the other hand, if it WON'T boot to 32-bit... :>( In
that case, check all your cables, CMOS settings, etc. If you do install
32-bit first, it will most likely install itself into C: (or D:), so you
will need to get rid of that (by reformatting during Setup) to let x64
install to your favorite location.

Just boot from the WinXP x64 CD-ROM and follow the prompts.

RC
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San Marcos, TX
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Microsoft Windows MVP

"Zephyr" <Zephyr@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:836A9F18-5F87-4700-ADC5-0916A3C3C168@microsoft.com...
> Hi all,
> my question will sound stupid to most, but i need to be sure before making
> mistakes..
> I have just built a new pc with a 64bit cpu and i'd like to install WinXP
> professional on it.
> Do i have to install anything before using the cd with the ISO of the
> operating system downloaded from Microsoft?
> Is it better if i install xp 32bit and check everything before installing
> xp
> x64?
>
> thx,
>
> Zephyr
>
> ps: i'm italian, so please forgive my english..

gmcallis
Mon Jun 06 08:42:02 CDT 2005

There's some good info included in the link below this post,
http://spaces.msn.com/members/conway/

gmcallis

"Zephyr" wrote:

> Hi all,
> my question will sound stupid to most, but i need to be sure before making
> mistakes..
> I have just built a new pc with a 64bit cpu and i'd like to install WinXP
> professional on it.
> Do i have to install anything before using the cd with the ISO of the
> operating system downloaded from Microsoft?
> Is it better if i install xp 32bit and check everything before installing xp
> x64?
>
> thx,
>
> Zephyr
>
> ps: i'm italian, so please forgive my english..

Wayne
Mon Jun 06 08:49:26 CDT 2005

Zephyr wrote:
> Hi all,
> my question will sound stupid to most, but i need to be sure before
> making mistakes..
> I have just built a new pc with a 64bit cpu and i'd like to install
> WinXP professional on it.
> Do i have to install anything before using the cd with the ISO of the
> operating system downloaded from Microsoft?
> Is it better if i install xp 32bit and check everything before
> installing xp x64?
>
> thx,
>
> Zephyr
>
> ps: i'm italian, so please forgive my english..

Your English is great.

Yes, I would advise partitioning your HD into 2 large partitions, unless you
have 2 hard drives. Then install XP Pro 32 bit first to make sure all of
your hardware is working correctly, and so you use all of your hardware in
case some of it or some of your programs that you like to run are not
compatible in XP x64. Also, doing it this way, when you install XP x64, it
will be dual bootable. Do it the other way, XP x64 first, then XP Pro you
will have problems (not unsurmountable) getting XP x64 to boot up.


Wayne

Zephyr
Mon Jun 06 09:20:08 CDT 2005

Thanks to everyone for your help!

I think i'll go for the partitioning solution, it looks more sensible to me.

Just another question: i've read that when you are installing xp x64 you
must have all drivers that you need on floppy disks, since it's the only
storage device that you can use. Is it true or it was just a characteristic
of an older release?

THX

Wayne
Mon Jun 06 09:28:43 CDT 2005

Zephyr wrote:
> Thanks to everyone for your help!
>
> I think i'll go for the partitioning solution, it looks more sensible
> to me.
>
> Just another question: i've read that when you are installing xp x64
> you must have all drivers that you need on floppy disks, since it's
> the only storage device that you can use. Is it true or it was just a
> characteristic of an older release?
>
> THX

You don't need ALL of your drivers on a floppy. Sound drivers for instance
can be installed later. SATA/RAID drivers do need to be on a floppy, and you
have to do the F6 routine to load them at installation time.



Wayne

John
Mon Jun 06 10:12:37 CDT 2005

I agree 100%


"Wayne Wastier" <waynewastier@nospam.charter.net> wrote in message
news:ujRDO6paFHA.1148@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Zephyr wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> my question will sound stupid to most, but i need to be sure before
>> making mistakes..
>> I have just built a new pc with a 64bit cpu and i'd like to install
>> WinXP professional on it.
>> Do i have to install anything before using the cd with the ISO of the
>> operating system downloaded from Microsoft?
>> Is it better if i install xp 32bit and check everything before
>> installing xp x64?
>>
>> thx,
>>
>> Zephyr
>>
>> ps: i'm italian, so please forgive my english..
>
> Your English is great.
>
> Yes, I would advise partitioning your HD into 2 large partitions, unless
> you have 2 hard drives. Then install XP Pro 32 bit first to make sure all
> of your hardware is working correctly, and so you use all of your hardware
> in case some of it or some of your programs that you like to run are not
> compatible in XP x64. Also, doing it this way, when you install XP x64, it
> will be dual bootable. Do it the other way, XP x64 first, then XP Pro you
> will have problems (not unsurmountable) getting XP x64 to boot up.
>
>
> Wayne
>

Andre
Mon Jun 06 10:34:17 CDT 2005

Partitioning is definitely the way to go!
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"John Barnes" <jbfoofy@email.net> wrote in message
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>I agree 100%
>
>
> "Wayne Wastier" <waynewastier@nospam.charter.net> wrote in message
> news:ujRDO6paFHA.1148@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> Zephyr wrote:
>>> Hi all,
>>> my question will sound stupid to most, but i need to be sure before
>>> making mistakes..
>>> I have just built a new pc with a 64bit cpu and i'd like to install
>>> WinXP professional on it.
>>> Do i have to install anything before using the cd with the ISO of the
>>> operating system downloaded from Microsoft?
>>> Is it better if i install xp 32bit and check everything before
>>> installing xp x64?
>>>
>>> thx,
>>>
>>> Zephyr
>>>
>>> ps: i'm italian, so please forgive my english..
>>
>> Your English is great.
>>
>> Yes, I would advise partitioning your HD into 2 large partitions, unless
>> you have 2 hard drives. Then install XP Pro 32 bit first to make sure
>> all of your hardware is working correctly, and so you use all of your
>> hardware in case some of it or some of your programs that you like to run
>> are not compatible in XP x64. Also, doing it this way, when you install
>> XP x64, it will be dual bootable. Do it the other way, XP x64 first, then
>> XP Pro you will have problems (not unsurmountable) getting XP x64 to boot
>> up.
>>
>>
>> Wayne
>>
>
>

Andre
Mon Jun 06 10:35:21 CDT 2005

A great place for those drivers is, http://www.planetamd64.com and use
http://bugmenot.com to bypass registration.
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"Zephyr" <Zephyr@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B1F772C2-3E35-4BB1-B5F2-B74D8EAA570D@microsoft.com...
> Thanks to everyone for your help!
>
> I think i'll go for the partitioning solution, it looks more sensible to
> me.
>
> Just another question: i've read that when you are installing xp x64 you
> must have all drivers that you need on floppy disks, since it's the only
> storage device that you can use. Is it true or it was just a
> characteristic
> of an older release?
>
> THX

Christian
Mon Jun 06 12:37:05 CDT 2005

Andre Da Costa [Extended64] <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote:
> A great place for those drivers is, http://www.planetamd64.com and use
> http://bugmenot.com to bypass registration.
>
> "Zephyr" <Zephyr@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:B1F772C2-3E35-4BB1-B5F2-B74D8EAA570D@microsoft.com...
>> Thanks to everyone for your help!
>>
>> I think i'll go for the partitioning solution, it looks more
>> sensible to me.
>>
>> Just another question: i've read that when you are installing xp x64
>> you must have all drivers that you need on floppy disks, since it's
>> the only storage device that you can use. Is it true or it was just a
>> characteristic
>> of an older release?
>>
>> THX

André, may I ask you something.
Now that you are a member of Extend64, could you please avoid to tell people
to bypass the registration process on planetamd64 ? I don't see any reason
for. Those guys are doing what they can to help and I'm sure the
registration process is there for a good reason.

Thank you very much

Cheers

--
Christian Hougardy (MS XP MVP)
Johannesburg - South Africa
http://msmvps.com/xpditif

Andre
Mon Jun 06 14:43:46 CDT 2005

ok, will do.
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"Christian Hougardy" <christian.hougardy@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Andre Da Costa [Extended64] <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> A great place for those drivers is, http://www.planetamd64.com and use
>> http://bugmenot.com to bypass registration.
>>
>> "Zephyr" <Zephyr@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:B1F772C2-3E35-4BB1-B5F2-B74D8EAA570D@microsoft.com...
>>> Thanks to everyone for your help!
>>>
>>> I think i'll go for the partitioning solution, it looks more
>>> sensible to me.
>>>
>>> Just another question: i've read that when you are installing xp x64
>>> you must have all drivers that you need on floppy disks, since it's
>>> the only storage device that you can use. Is it true or it was just a
>>> characteristic
>>> of an older release?
>>>
>>> THX
>
> André, may I ask you something.
> Now that you are a member of Extend64, could you please avoid to tell
> people to bypass the registration process on planetamd64 ? I don't see any
> reason for. Those guys are doing what they can to help and I'm sure the
> registration process is there for a good reason.
>
> Thank you very much
>
> Cheers
>
> --
> Christian Hougardy (MS XP MVP)
> Johannesburg - South Africa
> http://msmvps.com/xpditif
>

Kevin
Mon Jun 06 20:54:12 CDT 2005

You may also need to copy your 64 Bit Network/Modem Driver on to Floppy Disk
if it is not Built in to X64 Edition. Otherwise, you will have no way of
connecting to the Internet, after you install X64

"Wayne Wastier" <waynewastier@nospam.charter.net> wrote in message
news:eK5MLQqaFHA.1660@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Zephyr wrote:
>> Thanks to everyone for your help!
>>
>> I think i'll go for the partitioning solution, it looks more sensible
>> to me.
>>
>> Just another question: i've read that when you are installing xp x64
>> you must have all drivers that you need on floppy disks, since it's
>> the only storage device that you can use. Is it true or it was just a
>> characteristic of an older release?
>>
>> THX
>
> You don't need ALL of your drivers on a floppy. Sound drivers for instance
> can be installed later. SATA/RAID drivers do need to be on a floppy, and
> you have to do the F6 routine to load them at installation time.
>
>
>
> Wayne
>

Andre
Tue Jun 07 10:58:00 CDT 2005

There is always ethernet.
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"Kevin Panzke" <kevin_panzke@noreply.com> wrote in message
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> You may also need to copy your 64 Bit Network/Modem Driver on to Floppy
> Disk if it is not Built in to X64 Edition. Otherwise, you will have no
> way of connecting to the Internet, after you install X64
>
> "Wayne Wastier" <waynewastier@nospam.charter.net> wrote in message
> news:eK5MLQqaFHA.1660@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> Zephyr wrote:
>>> Thanks to everyone for your help!
>>>
>>> I think i'll go for the partitioning solution, it looks more sensible
>>> to me.
>>>
>>> Just another question: i've read that when you are installing xp x64
>>> you must have all drivers that you need on floppy disks, since it's
>>> the only storage device that you can use. Is it true or it was just a
>>> characteristic of an older release?
>>>
>>> THX
>>
>> You don't need ALL of your drivers on a floppy. Sound drivers for
>> instance can be installed later. SATA/RAID drivers do need to be on a
>> floppy, and you have to do the F6 routine to load them at installation
>> time.
>>
>>
>>
>> Wayne
>>
>
>