WTF?!? Windows XP x64 bit is Windows Server 2003???

I didn't see a relevant thread to my problem so ....
____________________________________________________________________
My pc's spec:
Windows XP Professional (Single User) 64bit Edition
AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3700+ 2211.2
2048.4MB RAM
2X NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GS (SLi'd)
500GB HDD
____________________________________________________________________
For some reason all programs that access my pc's specs (Windows update,
Windows Media Player Update, EA Easy info, etc (NOT DXDiag.exe though))
believe that i am running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family, Professional
Service Pack 1 (Build 3790). This means that i cant download the correct
updates, Win Media 11 and about 100 other Windows products that require XP.
My copy of XP64 is a fully legit copy (recieved from my university through
Microsoft's MDSNAA program) and runs as Win XP64 fine. it is not a major
problem (yet) but it is seriously bugging me.
Does anyone have any thoughts on the cause of this prob??

Rick
Fri May 19 08:46:18 CDT 2006

There is NO problem.

Win x64 is based on the Server 2003 code and therefore is NOT Win XP as
you think of it.

Windows Update does work for Win x64. You have to use the 32-bit
version of I.E. for the ActiveX to work.

You should consider doing a little research about Win x64 and you might
find out more about it.


kutla2003 wrote:
> I didn't see a relevant thread to my problem so ....
> ____________________________________________________________________
> My pc's spec:
> Windows XP Professional (Single User) 64bit Edition
> AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3700+ 2211.2
> 2048.4MB RAM
> 2X NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GS (SLi'd)
> 500GB HDD
> ____________________________________________________________________
> For some reason all programs that access my pc's specs (Windows update,
> Windows Media Player Update, EA Easy info, etc (NOT DXDiag.exe though))
> believe that i am running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family, Professional
> Service Pack 1 (Build 3790). This means that i cant download the correct
> updates, Win Media 11 and about 100 other Windows products that require XP.
> My copy of XP64 is a fully legit copy (recieved from my university through
> Microsoft's MDSNAA program) and runs as Win XP64 fine. it is not a major
> problem (yet) but it is seriously bugging me.
> Does anyone have any thoughts on the cause of this prob??

Andre
Fri May 19 08:51:36 CDT 2006

Well, there is no law that says you have to keep Windows XP Pro x64
installed, if its hampering your workflow, its best you remove it and go
back to Windows XP x86.

Windows XP Professional x64 is not Windows Server 2003, its based on the
Windows Server 2003 SP1 codebase. You can download the correct updates for
it, by enabling Automatic Updates in Windows.
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"kutla2003" <kutla2003@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:D9C92208-BE82-4341-9F3C-0AEA777B71AA@microsoft.com...
>I didn't see a relevant thread to my problem so ....
> ____________________________________________________________________
> My pc's spec:
> Windows XP Professional (Single User) 64bit Edition
> AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3700+ 2211.2
> 2048.4MB RAM
> 2X NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GS (SLi'd)
> 500GB HDD
> ____________________________________________________________________
> For some reason all programs that access my pc's specs (Windows update,
> Windows Media Player Update, EA Easy info, etc (NOT DXDiag.exe though))
> believe that i am running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family,
> Professional
> Service Pack 1 (Build 3790). This means that i cant download the correct
> updates, Win Media 11 and about 100 other Windows products that require
> XP.
> My copy of XP64 is a fully legit copy (recieved from my university through
> Microsoft's MDSNAA program) and runs as Win XP64 fine. it is not a major
> problem (yet) but it is seriously bugging me.
> Does anyone have any thoughts on the cause of this prob??

roman
Fri May 19 09:20:37 CDT 2006

Hello!

"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:O3kRet0eGHA.3588@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Windows XP Professional x64 is not Windows Server 2003, its based on the Windows Server 2003 SP1 codebase. You can download the
> correct updates for it, by enabling Automatic Updates in Windows.

So, can we expect Windows XP x64 SP1 later this year? ;)
http://www.activewin.com/awin/comments.asp?HeadlineIndex=34973&Group=1
[quote]
If you were a participant on the Windows Server 2003 SP1 Beta, we have a great beta opportunity for you testing Windows Server 2003
Service Pack 2 (SP2). Participation will consist of software installation, application testing, answering surveys, reporting bugs,
and providing feedback. This will generally require a few hours per week is scheduled to run from summer 2006. Besides getting an
early look at the software, you will also be eligible for rewards based on how active your participation is. Windows Server 2003 SP2
is scheduled to release H2 2006.
[/quote]

Regards, Roman

Charlie
Fri May 19 10:04:11 CDT 2006

XP x64 released at SP1. We can expect SP2 when it's ready. ;) But I
wouldn't be surprised if it were this year.

--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/xperts64

roman modic wrote:
> Hello!
>
> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:O3kRet0eGHA.3588@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Windows XP Professional x64 is not Windows Server 2003, its based on the
>> Windows Server 2003 SP1 codebase. You can download the correct updates
>> for it, by enabling Automatic Updates in Windows.
>
> So, can we expect Windows XP x64 SP1 later this year? ;)
> http://www.activewin.com/awin/comments.asp?HeadlineIndex=34973&Group=1
> [quote]
> If you were a participant on the Windows Server 2003 SP1 Beta, we have a
> great beta opportunity for you testing Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
> (SP2). Participation will consist of software installation, application
> testing, answering surveys, reporting bugs, and providing feedback. This
> will generally require a few hours per week is scheduled to run from
> summer 2006. Besides getting an early look at the software, you will also
> be eligible for rewards based on how active your participation is.
> Windows Server 2003 SP2 is scheduled to release H2 2006. [/quote]
> Regards, Roman

Charlie
Fri May 19 10:07:10 CDT 2006

Windows XP x64 Edition is based on Server 2003 SP1 code base. It will
generally be detected as Server 2003, which is fine. Windows Update works
correctly for your computer and operating system.

Please see the whitepaper I just wrote on XP x64 - I think you'll find some
useful information in it.

http://download.microsoft.com/download/B/8/6/B868C664-13FC-4F91-9651-5B6D4F1A2F60/Is_Windows_XP_Professional_x64_Edition_Right_for_Me.doc
--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/xperts64

kutla2003 wrote:
> I didn't see a relevant thread to my problem so ....
> ____________________________________________________________________
> My pc's spec:
> Windows XP Professional (Single User) 64bit Edition
> AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3700+ 2211.2
> 2048.4MB RAM
> 2X NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GS (SLi'd)
> 500GB HDD
> ____________________________________________________________________
> For some reason all programs that access my pc's specs (Windows update,
> Windows Media Player Update, EA Easy info, etc (NOT DXDiag.exe though))
> believe that i am running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family,
> Professional Service Pack 1 (Build 3790). This means that i cant download
> the correct updates, Win Media 11 and about 100 other Windows products
> that require XP. My copy of XP64 is a fully legit copy (recieved from my
> university through Microsoft's MDSNAA program) and runs as Win XP64 fine.
> it is not a major problem (yet) but it is seriously bugging me.
> Does anyone have any thoughts on the cause of this prob??

Aaron
Fri May 19 10:32:04 CDT 2006

Windows Server 2003 SP2 is about to enter beta.
This service pack will also apply to Windows XP Professional x64 edition (as
SP2).
(I don't know if you'll actually use the same installer, but they will
certainly be released simultaneously.)

- Aaron

"roman modic" <modicr@astral-it.com> wrote in message
news:em7nl90eGHA.4948@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Hello!
>
> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:O3kRet0eGHA.3588@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Windows XP Professional x64 is not Windows Server 2003, its based on the
>> Windows Server 2003 SP1 codebase. You can download the correct updates
>> for it, by enabling Automatic Updates in Windows.
>
> So, can we expect Windows XP x64 SP1 later this year? ;)
> http://www.activewin.com/awin/comments.asp?HeadlineIndex=34973&Group=1
> [quote]
> If you were a participant on the Windows Server 2003 SP1 Beta, we have a
> great beta opportunity for you testing Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
> (SP2). Participation will consist of software installation, application
> testing, answering surveys, reporting bugs, and providing feedback. This
> will generally require a few hours per week is scheduled to run from
> summer 2006. Besides getting an early look at the software, you will also
> be eligible for rewards based on how active your participation is. Windows
> Server 2003 SP2 is scheduled to release H2 2006.
> [/quote]
>
> Regards, Roman
>
>

John
Fri May 19 10:47:58 CDT 2006

My experience was that when it recognised it as Server 2003, it said to go
to Microsoft Update to update to SP1, and Update already realises it is SP1,
Catch22


"Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
news:OIZaoX1eGHA.4276@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Windows XP x64 Edition is based on Server 2003 SP1 code base. It will
> generally be detected as Server 2003, which is fine. Windows Update works
> correctly for your computer and operating system.
>
> Please see the whitepaper I just wrote on XP x64 - I think you'll find
> some useful information in it.
>
> http://download.microsoft.com/download/B/8/6/B868C664-13FC-4F91-9651-5B6D4F1A2F60/Is_Windows_XP_Professional_x64_Edition_Right_for_Me.doc
> --
> Charlie.
> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>
> kutla2003 wrote:
>> I didn't see a relevant thread to my problem so ....
>> ____________________________________________________________________
>> My pc's spec:
>> Windows XP Professional (Single User) 64bit Edition
>> AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3700+ 2211.2
>> 2048.4MB RAM
>> 2X NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GS (SLi'd)
>> 500GB HDD
>> ____________________________________________________________________
>> For some reason all programs that access my pc's specs (Windows update,
>> Windows Media Player Update, EA Easy info, etc (NOT DXDiag.exe though))
>> believe that i am running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family,
>> Professional Service Pack 1 (Build 3790). This means that i cant download
>> the correct updates, Win Media 11 and about 100 other Windows products
>> that require XP. My copy of XP64 is a fully legit copy (recieved from my
>> university through Microsoft's MDSNAA program) and runs as Win XP64 fine.
>> it is not a major problem (yet) but it is seriously bugging me.
>> Does anyone have any thoughts on the cause of this prob??
>
>

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Mon Jun 12 16:25:42 CDT 2006

<< snipped>>
OP =
>> kutla2003 wrote:
>>> I didn't see a relevant thread to my problem so ....
>>> ____________________________________________________________________
>>> My pc's spec:
>>> Windows XP Professional (Single User) 64bit Edition
>>> AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3700+ 2211.2
>>> 2048.4MB RAM
>>> 2X NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GS (SLi'd)
>>> 500GB HDD
>>> ____________________________________________________________________
>>> For some reason all programs that access my pc's specs (Windows
>>> update,
>>> Windows Media Player Update, EA Easy info, etc (NOT DXDiag.exe
>>> though))
>>> believe that i am running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family,
>>> Professional Service Pack 1 (Build 3790). This means that i cant
>>> download
>>> the correct updates, Win Media 11 and about 100 other Windows
>>> products
>>> that require XP. My copy of XP64 is a fully legit copy (recieved
>>> from my
>>> university through Microsoft's MDSNAA program) and runs as Win XP64
>>> fine.
>>> it is not a major problem (yet) but it is seriously bugging me.
>>> Does anyone have any thoughts on the cause of this prob??
>>


I just reinstalled my X64 drive yesterday (out for 6 months) and went to
Windowsupdate. There the updater recognized that I was using the 64 bit
browser and told me to use the 32 bit Internet Explorer. I did that and
it worked fine. Did you try using 32 bit IE browser?

Bobb