how to find if OS is 64 or 32 bit ??

how to find if my XP OS is 64 or 32 bit?

Jane
Thu Mar 23 20:00:58 CST 2006

Did it come pre-installed on your pc?

Start -> Run -> winver will tell you, as will System Properties. (Start
>Control Panel>System)

--
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Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation.

John
Thu Mar 23 20:00:29 CST 2006

Go to system properties or system information and if it doesn't say this
OS Name Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional x64 Edition
It is a 32-bit system

"John" <pohihihi@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> how to find if my XP OS is 64 or 32 bit?
>

John
Thu Mar 23 20:52:33 CST 2006

Thx.


"John Barnes" <jbfoofy@email.net> wrote in message
news:OScb%23auTGHA.5884@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> Go to system properties or system information and if it doesn't say this
> OS Name Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional x64 Edition
> It is a 32-bit system
>
> "John" <pohihihi@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OOBefOuTGHA.1672@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> how to find if my XP OS is 64 or 32 bit?
>>
>
>

John
Thu Mar 23 20:52:11 CST 2006

yes it was preinstalled, and it do not say x64
Don't they give 64 bit reinstalled these days?
I guessed it is 32 cause when I try to install 64bit SQL server it started
saying it is not valid Win32 file.
Only that I was not sure how to find it as "winver" did not show anything
regarding x64.



"Jane Colman" <jellybean@no.spam.xjgarage.org> wrote in message
news:uHAHNbuTGHA.792@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Did it come pre-installed on your pc?
>
> Start -> Run -> winver will tell you, as will System Properties. (Start
> >Control Panel>System)
>
> --
> Jane, but not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :)
> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation.
>
>

Bruce
Thu Mar 23 21:15:49 CST 2006

John wrote:
> how to find if my XP OS is 64 or 32 bit?
>
>


If you have to ask, you're almost certainly running the 32-bit
version of WinXP. I'm not trying to be facetious; I'm sure you'd have
noticed paying several thousand dollars more for the Itanium or Itanium
II CPU required to run the 64-bit version of WinXP Pro, or whether or
not you purchased a computer with an AMD Athlon64 or Intel EM64T CPU.
There are, of course, no 64-bit versions of WinXP Home, WinXP TabletPC,
or WinXP MCE.

Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Overview
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/overview.asp

To verify for yourself, Click Start > Run, type in "Winver" and
press <Enter>. If the resulting dialog box does not _explicitly_ state
that you have "Windows XP 64-Bit Edition" or "Windows XP Professional
x64 Edition," then you have a 32-bit OS.


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John
Thu Mar 23 22:31:34 CST 2006

> If you have to ask, you're almost certainly running the 32-bit version
> of WinXP. I'm not trying to be facetious;

Why your answer sounds so familier. Maybe you replied the same way some
other place.
Anyways, I don't agree on this. Just because I am asking do not make it
"certain" that I am running 32bit. My question was more towards conferming
rather asking as I am not into 64bit computing 24 hours as many on this
group might be and they might surely know few minor things better that comes
with the field.

> I'm sure you'd have noticed paying several thousand dollars more for the
> Itanium or Itanium II CPU required to run the 64-bit version of WinXP Pro,
> or whether or not you purchased a computer with an AMD Athlon64 or Intel
> EM64T CPU.

My system is AMD64 X2 and that is why I was wondering why my OS is not 64
bit. Kind of made me upset as I was expecting 64bit OS on this new machine.
Again your assumtion is wrong just because I asked that question did not
made it "certain". It could have been 64bit and I might have still asked
just because I did not know how 64bit Windows XP display its credentials.


> There are, of course, no 64-bit versions of WinXP Home, WinXP TabletPC, or
> WinXP MCE.

I already know that.


> Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Overview
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/overview.asp

I did some research on this site for the answer for my question already
before I posted my question. This makes "certain" that I could not find the
answer on that site that is why I posted that question.

> To verify for yourself, Click Start > Run, type in "Winver" and press
> <Enter>. If the resulting dialog box does not _explicitly_ state that you
> have "Windows XP 64-Bit Edition" or "Windows XP Professional x64 Edition,"
> then you have a 32-bit OS.

I already did that and basic problem was I did not know how WinXP should
display (or will even display) that information.


> Help us help you:
> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

How can you even help others when you already classified thier question as
smart or stupid question.
Smart question for you: "Am I going to ask you any question again?"
My smart (or maybe stupid for you) answer: NO way.

Kevin
Thu Mar 23 22:42:55 CST 2006

Dell.com is selling XPS 400's (with a EM64T 2.8 Giga Hertz Pentium D 820
Processor) for only $999, just FYI.

"Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in message
news:u%23HOAFvTGHA.4900@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> John wrote:
>> how to find if my XP OS is 64 or 32 bit?
>
>
> If you have to ask, you're almost certainly running the 32-bit version
> of WinXP. I'm not trying to be facetious; I'm sure you'd have noticed
> paying several thousand dollars more for the Itanium or Itanium II CPU
> required to run the 64-bit version of WinXP Pro, or whether or not you
> purchased a computer with an AMD Athlon64 or Intel EM64T CPU. There are,
> of course, no 64-bit versions of WinXP Home, WinXP TabletPC, or WinXP MCE.
>
> Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Overview
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/overview.asp
>
> To verify for yourself, Click Start > Run, type in "Winver" and press
> <Enter>. If the resulting dialog box does not _explicitly_ state that you
> have "Windows XP 64-Bit Edition" or "Windows XP Professional x64 Edition,"
> then you have a 32-bit OS.
>
>
> --
>
> Bruce Chambers
>
> Help us help you:
> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
> They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin
>
> Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of
> chains and slavery? .... I know not what course others may take, but as
> for me, give me liberty, or give me death! -Patrick Henry

Kevin
Thu Mar 23 22:48:00 CST 2006

Most OEM's are shipping 32 Bit Windows XP Media Center Edition, with their
64 Bit Computer's.

"John" <pohihihi@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:uGJqWvvTGHA.424@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> If you have to ask, you're almost certainly running the 32-bit
>> version of WinXP. I'm not trying to be facetious;
>
> Why your answer sounds so familier. Maybe you replied the same way some
> other place.
> Anyways, I don't agree on this. Just because I am asking do not make it
> "certain" that I am running 32bit. My question was more towards conferming
> rather asking as I am not into 64bit computing 24 hours as many on this
> group might be and they might surely know few minor things better that
> comes with the field.
>
>> I'm sure you'd have noticed paying several thousand dollars more for the
>> Itanium or Itanium II CPU required to run the 64-bit version of WinXP
>> Pro, or whether or not you purchased a computer with an AMD Athlon64 or
>> Intel EM64T CPU.
>
> My system is AMD64 X2 and that is why I was wondering why my OS is not 64
> bit. Kind of made me upset as I was expecting 64bit OS on this new
> machine. Again your assumtion is wrong just because I asked that question
> did not made it "certain". It could have been 64bit and I might have still
> asked just because I did not know how 64bit Windows XP display its
> credentials.
>
>
>> There are, of course, no 64-bit versions of WinXP Home, WinXP TabletPC,
>> or WinXP MCE.
>
> I already know that.
>
>
>> Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Overview
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/overview.asp
>
> I did some research on this site for the answer for my question already
> before I posted my question. This makes "certain" that I could not find
> the answer on that site that is why I posted that question.
>
>> To verify for yourself, Click Start > Run, type in "Winver" and press
>> <Enter>. If the resulting dialog box does not _explicitly_ state that
>> you have "Windows XP 64-Bit Edition" or "Windows XP Professional x64
>> Edition," then you have a 32-bit OS.
>
> I already did that and basic problem was I did not know how WinXP should
> display (or will even display) that information.
>
>
>> Help us help you:
>> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
> How can you even help others when you already classified thier question as
> smart or stupid question.
> Smart question for you: "Am I going to ask you any question again?"
> My smart (or maybe stupid for you) answer: NO way.
>

Andre
Thu Mar 23 23:22:18 CST 2006

A lot of OEMs are not bundling Windows XP Professional x64 because they say:
there is not much demand for it
Support cost
Support for devices that you might add to the system that might not be
supported by the system

Hopefully Vista which will have 64bit support will be more consumer
friendly, with greater support from the industry.

You can purchase the Full OEM Version of Windows XP Professional from the
following vendors:
http://www.planetamd64.com/catalog
http://www.ncix.com
http://www.directron.com
http://www.newegg.com
http://www.zipzoomfly.com
--
--
Andre
Windows Connect | http://www.windowsconnected.com
Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta

"John" <pohihihi@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:uGJqWvvTGHA.424@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> If you have to ask, you're almost certainly running the 32-bit
>> version of WinXP. I'm not trying to be facetious;
>
> Why your answer sounds so familier. Maybe you replied the same way some
> other place.
> Anyways, I don't agree on this. Just because I am asking do not make it
> "certain" that I am running 32bit. My question was more towards conferming
> rather asking as I am not into 64bit computing 24 hours as many on this
> group might be and they might surely know few minor things better that
> comes with the field.
>
>> I'm sure you'd have noticed paying several thousand dollars more for the
>> Itanium or Itanium II CPU required to run the 64-bit version of WinXP
>> Pro, or whether or not you purchased a computer with an AMD Athlon64 or
>> Intel EM64T CPU.
>
> My system is AMD64 X2 and that is why I was wondering why my OS is not 64
> bit. Kind of made me upset as I was expecting 64bit OS on this new
> machine. Again your assumtion is wrong just because I asked that question
> did not made it "certain". It could have been 64bit and I might have still
> asked just because I did not know how 64bit Windows XP display its
> credentials.
>
>
>> There are, of course, no 64-bit versions of WinXP Home, WinXP TabletPC,
>> or WinXP MCE.
>
> I already know that.
>
>
>> Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Overview
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/overview.asp
>
> I did some research on this site for the answer for my question already
> before I posted my question. This makes "certain" that I could not find
> the answer on that site that is why I posted that question.
>
>> To verify for yourself, Click Start > Run, type in "Winver" and press
>> <Enter>. If the resulting dialog box does not _explicitly_ state that
>> you have "Windows XP 64-Bit Edition" or "Windows XP Professional x64
>> Edition," then you have a 32-bit OS.
>
> I already did that and basic problem was I did not know how WinXP should
> display (or will even display) that information.
>
>
>> Help us help you:
>> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
> How can you even help others when you already classified thier question as
> smart or stupid question.
> Smart question for you: "Am I going to ask you any question again?"
> My smart (or maybe stupid for you) answer: NO way.
>

Homer
Fri Mar 24 08:24:20 CST 2006

> My system is AMD64 X2 and that is why I was wondering why my OS is not 64
> bit. Kind of made me upset as I was expecting 64bit OS on this new
> machine.

I wouldn't *expect* anybody to preload a 64-bit OS even on a machine based
on the latest and greatest X2 or EM64T-capable CPU. It'll be a while still
before any OEM preloads a 64-bit OS "by default"--that is, unless you
specifically ask for something else.

Nothing wrong with asking though, especially if you went in with that
belief.

BTW, as far as XP is concerned, the 64-bit version has the same version
number as 2003 (5.2.3790--off the top of my head). 32-bit XP is 5.1.2600
(try "ver" at a command prompt)

Rick
Fri Mar 24 08:33:50 CST 2006

Apparently you weren't paying attention in class!

Windows x64 is the same code base as Server 2003. That's why the
difference in version numbers. Win x64 is not an upgrade of Win XP 32-bit.

Also, if you had stayed awake, Win x64 w/SP1 is the same security level
as Win XP w/SP2 (32-bit).


Homer J. Simpson wrote:
> BTW, as far as XP is concerned, the 64-bit version has the same version
> number as 2003 (5.2.3790--off the top of my head). 32-bit XP is 5.1.2600
> (try "ver" at a command prompt)
>
>

Charlie
Fri Mar 24 09:15:40 CST 2006

Then it's 32-bit. You could get either on a new installation, depending on
what you asked for, and what the default is for the vendor on that
particular model.

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

John wrote:
> yes it was preinstalled, and it do not say x64
> Don't they give 64 bit reinstalled these days?
> I guessed it is 32 cause when I try to install 64bit SQL server it started
> saying it is not valid Win32 file.
> Only that I was not sure how to find it as "winver" did not show anything
> regarding x64.
>
>
>
> "Jane Colman" <jellybean@no.spam.xjgarage.org> wrote in message
> news:uHAHNbuTGHA.792@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> Did it come pre-installed on your pc?
>>
>> Start -> Run -> winver will tell you, as will System Properties. (Start
>>> Control Panel>System)
>>
>> --
>> Jane, but not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :)
>> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation.

Charlie
Fri Mar 24 09:16:47 CST 2006

Probably because there is NO MCE that is 64-bit.

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

Kevin John Panzke wrote:
> Most OEM's are shipping 32 Bit Windows XP Media Center Edition, with their
> 64 Bit Computer's.
>
> "John" <pohihihi@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:uGJqWvvTGHA.424@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>> If you have to ask, you're almost certainly running the 32-bit
>>> version of WinXP. I'm not trying to be facetious;
>>
>> Why your answer sounds so familier. Maybe you replied the same way some
>> other place.
>> Anyways, I don't agree on this. Just because I am asking do not make it
>> "certain" that I am running 32bit. My question was more towards
>> conferming rather asking as I am not into 64bit computing 24 hours as
>> many on this group might be and they might surely know few minor things
>> better that comes with the field.
>>
>>> I'm sure you'd have noticed paying several thousand dollars more for the
>>> Itanium or Itanium II CPU required to run the 64-bit version of WinXP
>>> Pro, or whether or not you purchased a computer with an AMD Athlon64 or
>>> Intel EM64T CPU.
>>
>> My system is AMD64 X2 and that is why I was wondering why my OS is not 64
>> bit. Kind of made me upset as I was expecting 64bit OS on this new
>> machine. Again your assumtion is wrong just because I asked that question
>> did not made it "certain". It could have been 64bit and I might have
>> still asked just because I did not know how 64bit Windows XP display its
>> credentials.
>>
>>
>>> There are, of course, no 64-bit versions of WinXP Home, WinXP TabletPC,
>>> or WinXP MCE.
>>
>> I already know that.
>>
>>
>>> Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Overview
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/overview.asp
>>
>> I did some research on this site for the answer for my question already
>> before I posted my question. This makes "certain" that I could not find
>> the answer on that site that is why I posted that question.
>>
>>> To verify for yourself, Click Start > Run, type in "Winver" and
>>> press <Enter>. If the resulting dialog box does not _explicitly_ state
>>> that you have "Windows XP 64-Bit Edition" or "Windows XP Professional
>>> x64 Edition," then you have a 32-bit OS.
>>
>> I already did that and basic problem was I did not know how WinXP should
>> display (or will even display) that information.
>>
>>
>>> Help us help you:
>>> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>>
>> How can you even help others when you already classified thier question
>> as smart or stupid question.
>> Smart question for you: "Am I going to ask you any question again?"
>> My smart (or maybe stupid for you) answer: NO way.

Charlie
Fri Mar 24 09:19:35 CST 2006

And I built my last x64 machine for a friend for about $700. Admittedly, I
did recycle a video card.

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

Kevin John Panzke wrote:
> Dell.com is selling XPS 400's (with a EM64T 2.8 Giga Hertz Pentium D 820
> Processor) for only $999, just FYI.
>
> "Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in message
> news:u%23HOAFvTGHA.4900@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> John wrote:
>>> how to find if my XP OS is 64 or 32 bit?
>>
>>
>> If you have to ask, you're almost certainly running the 32-bit
>> version of WinXP. I'm not trying to be facetious; I'm sure you'd have
>> noticed paying several thousand dollars more for the Itanium or Itanium
>> II CPU required to run the 64-bit version of WinXP Pro, or whether or
>> not you purchased a computer with an AMD Athlon64 or Intel EM64T CPU.
>> There are, of course, no 64-bit versions of WinXP Home, WinXP TabletPC,
>> or WinXP MCE. Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Overview
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/overview.asp
>>
>> To verify for yourself, Click Start > Run, type in "Winver" and press
>> <Enter>. If the resulting dialog box does not _explicitly_ state that
>> you have "Windows XP 64-Bit Edition" or "Windows XP Professional x64
>> Edition," then you have a 32-bit OS.
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Bruce Chambers
>>
>> Help us help you:
>> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>>
>> They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
>> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin
>>
>> Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of
>> chains and slavery? .... I know not what course others may take, but as
>> for me, give me liberty, or give me death! -Patrick Henry

Charlie
Fri Mar 24 09:17:47 CST 2006

And, frankly, at this point, I agree with that. x64 shouldn't be automatic
at this point, until the driver situation improves. You should have an
option for it, but you shouldn't get it without specifying.

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

Andre Da Costa [Extended64] wrote:
> A lot of OEMs are not bundling Windows XP Professional x64 because they
> say: there is not much demand for it
> Support cost
> Support for devices that you might add to the system that might not be
> supported by the system
>
> Hopefully Vista which will have 64bit support will be more consumer
> friendly, with greater support from the industry.
>
> You can purchase the Full OEM Version of Windows XP Professional from the
> following vendors:
> http://www.planetamd64.com/catalog
> http://www.ncix.com
> http://www.directron.com
> http://www.newegg.com
> http://www.zipzoomfly.com
> --
>
> "John" <pohihihi@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:uGJqWvvTGHA.424@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>> If you have to ask, you're almost certainly running the 32-bit
>>> version of WinXP. I'm not trying to be facetious;
>>
>> Why your answer sounds so familier. Maybe you replied the same way some
>> other place.
>> Anyways, I don't agree on this. Just because I am asking do not make it
>> "certain" that I am running 32bit. My question was more towards
>> conferming rather asking as I am not into 64bit computing 24 hours as
>> many on this group might be and they might surely know few minor things
>> better that comes with the field.
>>
>>> I'm sure you'd have noticed paying several thousand dollars more for the
>>> Itanium or Itanium II CPU required to run the 64-bit version of WinXP
>>> Pro, or whether or not you purchased a computer with an AMD Athlon64 or
>>> Intel EM64T CPU.
>>
>> My system is AMD64 X2 and that is why I was wondering why my OS is not 64
>> bit. Kind of made me upset as I was expecting 64bit OS on this new
>> machine. Again your assumtion is wrong just because I asked that question
>> did not made it "certain". It could have been 64bit and I might have
>> still asked just because I did not know how 64bit Windows XP display its
>> credentials.
>>
>>
>>> There are, of course, no 64-bit versions of WinXP Home, WinXP TabletPC,
>>> or WinXP MCE.
>>
>> I already know that.
>>
>>
>>> Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Overview
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/overview.asp
>>
>> I did some research on this site for the answer for my question already
>> before I posted my question. This makes "certain" that I could not find
>> the answer on that site that is why I posted that question.
>>
>>> To verify for yourself, Click Start > Run, type in "Winver" and
>>> press <Enter>. If the resulting dialog box does not _explicitly_ state
>>> that you have "Windows XP 64-Bit Edition" or "Windows XP Professional
>>> x64 Edition," then you have a 32-bit OS.
>>
>> I already did that and basic problem was I did not know how WinXP should
>> display (or will even display) that information.
>>
>>
>>> Help us help you:
>>> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>>
>> How can you even help others when you already classified thier question
>> as smart or stupid question.
>> Smart question for you: "Am I going to ask you any question again?"
>> My smart (or maybe stupid for you) answer: NO way.

John
Fri Mar 24 09:49:10 CST 2006

I know for you professional and business users it is mostly a driver issue,
but for consumers you can add a lot of software. Many have favourite
programs they have accumulated over the years that will not run on 64-bit,
drivers in the install for one, but many 16-bit programs and installers and
others just won't run properly.


"Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
news:uxwEdY1TGHA.5044@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> And, frankly, at this point, I agree with that. x64 shouldn't be automatic
> at this point, until the driver situation improves. You should have an
> option for it, but you shouldn't get it without specifying.
>
> --
> Charlie.
> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>
> Andre Da Costa [Extended64] wrote:
>> A lot of OEMs are not bundling Windows XP Professional x64 because they
>> say: there is not much demand for it
>> Support cost
>> Support for devices that you might add to the system that might not be
>> supported by the system
>>
>> Hopefully Vista which will have 64bit support will be more consumer
>> friendly, with greater support from the industry.
>>
>> You can purchase the Full OEM Version of Windows XP Professional from the
>> following vendors:
>> http://www.planetamd64.com/catalog
>> http://www.ncix.com
>> http://www.directron.com
>> http://www.newegg.com
>> http://www.zipzoomfly.com
>> --
>>
>> "John" <pohihihi@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:uGJqWvvTGHA.424@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>> If you have to ask, you're almost certainly running the 32-bit
>>>> version of WinXP. I'm not trying to be facetious;
>>>
>>> Why your answer sounds so familier. Maybe you replied the same way some
>>> other place.
>>> Anyways, I don't agree on this. Just because I am asking do not make it
>>> "certain" that I am running 32bit. My question was more towards
>>> conferming rather asking as I am not into 64bit computing 24 hours as
>>> many on this group might be and they might surely know few minor things
>>> better that comes with the field.
>>>
>>>> I'm sure you'd have noticed paying several thousand dollars more for
>>>> the
>>>> Itanium or Itanium II CPU required to run the 64-bit version of WinXP
>>>> Pro, or whether or not you purchased a computer with an AMD Athlon64 or
>>>> Intel EM64T CPU.
>>>
>>> My system is AMD64 X2 and that is why I was wondering why my OS is not
>>> 64
>>> bit. Kind of made me upset as I was expecting 64bit OS on this new
>>> machine. Again your assumtion is wrong just because I asked that
>>> question
>>> did not made it "certain". It could have been 64bit and I might have
>>> still asked just because I did not know how 64bit Windows XP display its
>>> credentials.
>>>
>>>
>>>> There are, of course, no 64-bit versions of WinXP Home, WinXP TabletPC,
>>>> or WinXP MCE.
>>>
>>> I already know that.
>>>
>>>
>>>> Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Overview
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/overview.asp
>>>
>>> I did some research on this site for the answer for my question already
>>> before I posted my question. This makes "certain" that I could not find
>>> the answer on that site that is why I posted that question.
>>>
>>>> To verify for yourself, Click Start > Run, type in "Winver" and
>>>> press <Enter>. If the resulting dialog box does not _explicitly_ state
>>>> that you have "Windows XP 64-Bit Edition" or "Windows XP Professional
>>>> x64 Edition," then you have a 32-bit OS.
>>>
>>> I already did that and basic problem was I did not know how WinXP should
>>> display (or will even display) that information.
>>>
>>>
>>>> Help us help you:
>>>> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>>> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>>>
>>> How can you even help others when you already classified thier question
>>> as smart or stupid question.
>>> Smart question for you: "Am I going to ask you any question again?"
>>> My smart (or maybe stupid for you) answer: NO way.
>
>

Andre
Fri Mar 24 09:56:17 CST 2006

Actually the codebase is Server 2003 SP1. :)
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"Rick" <Rick@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:uQKPBA1TGHA.5264@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Apparently you weren't paying attention in class!
>
> Windows x64 is the same code base as Server 2003. That's why the
> difference in version numbers. Win x64 is not an upgrade of Win XP
> 32-bit.
>
> Also, if you had stayed awake, Win x64 w/SP1 is the same security level as
> Win XP w/SP2 (32-bit).
>
>
> Homer J. Simpson wrote:
>> BTW, as far as XP is concerned, the 64-bit version has the same version
>> number as 2003 (5.2.3790--off the top of my head). 32-bit XP is 5.1.2600
>> (try "ver" at a command prompt)
>>

Andre
Fri Mar 24 09:57:05 CST 2006

Was it a dual core processor?
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"Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
news:%234eOdZ1TGHA.4956@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> And I built my last x64 machine for a friend for about $700. Admittedly, I
> did recycle a video card.
>
> --
> Charlie.
> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>
> Kevin John Panzke wrote:
>> Dell.com is selling XPS 400's (with a EM64T 2.8 Giga Hertz Pentium D 820
>> Processor) for only $999, just FYI.
>>
>> "Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in message
>> news:u%23HOAFvTGHA.4900@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>> John wrote:
>>>> how to find if my XP OS is 64 or 32 bit?
>>>
>>>
>>> If you have to ask, you're almost certainly running the 32-bit
>>> version of WinXP. I'm not trying to be facetious; I'm sure you'd have
>>> noticed paying several thousand dollars more for the Itanium or Itanium
>>> II CPU required to run the 64-bit version of WinXP Pro, or whether or
>>> not you purchased a computer with an AMD Athlon64 or Intel EM64T CPU.
>>> There are, of course, no 64-bit versions of WinXP Home, WinXP TabletPC,
>>> or WinXP MCE. Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Overview
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/overview.asp
>>>
>>> To verify for yourself, Click Start > Run, type in "Winver" and
>>> press
>>> <Enter>. If the resulting dialog box does not _explicitly_ state that
>>> you have "Windows XP 64-Bit Edition" or "Windows XP Professional x64
>>> Edition," then you have a 32-bit OS.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> Bruce Chambers
>>>
>>> Help us help you:
>>> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>>>
>>> They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
>>> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin
>>>
>>> Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of
>>> chains and slavery? .... I know not what course others may take, but as
>>> for me, give me liberty, or give me death! -Patrick Henry
>
>

Charlie
Fri Mar 24 10:27:22 CST 2006

True. And the 16 bit installer problem isn't going to go away, I'm afraid. I
know MS would like to add some additional 'automatic failover' scenarios,
but I don't know if they'll be able to. And the steps it would take to get
around the problem for a specific program is just too much for most
individuals. (Basically installing it on another machine and capturing all
the changes, then replaying them on the x64 machine. )

--
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John Barnes wrote:
> I know for you professional and business users it is mostly a driver
> issue, but for consumers you can add a lot of software. Many have
> favourite programs they have accumulated over the years that will not run
> on 64-bit, drivers in the install for one, but many 16-bit programs and
> installers and others just won't run properly.
>
>
> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
> news:uxwEdY1TGHA.5044@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> And, frankly, at this point, I agree with that. x64 shouldn't be
>> automatic at this point, until the driver situation improves. You should
>> have an option for it, but you shouldn't get it without specifying.
>>
>> --
>> Charlie.
>> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>>
>> Andre Da Costa [Extended64] wrote:
>>> A lot of OEMs are not bundling Windows XP Professional x64 because they
>>> say: there is not much demand for it
>>> Support cost
>>> Support for devices that you might add to the system that might not be
>>> supported by the system
>>>
>>> Hopefully Vista which will have 64bit support will be more consumer
>>> friendly, with greater support from the industry.
>>>
>>> You can purchase the Full OEM Version of Windows XP Professional from
>>> the following vendors:
>>> http://www.planetamd64.com/catalog
>>> http://www.ncix.com
>>> http://www.directron.com
>>> http://www.newegg.com
>>> http://www.zipzoomfly.com
>>> --
>>>
>>> "John" <pohihihi@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:uGJqWvvTGHA.424@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>> If you have to ask, you're almost certainly running the 32-bit
>>>>> version of WinXP. I'm not trying to be facetious;
>>>>
>>>> Why your answer sounds so familier. Maybe you replied the same way some
>>>> other place.
>>>> Anyways, I don't agree on this. Just because I am asking do not make it
>>>> "certain" that I am running 32bit. My question was more towards
>>>> conferming rather asking as I am not into 64bit computing 24 hours as
>>>> many on this group might be and they might surely know few minor things
>>>> better that comes with the field.
>>>>
>>>>> I'm sure you'd have noticed paying several thousand dollars more for
>>>>> the
>>>>> Itanium or Itanium II CPU required to run the 64-bit version of WinXP
>>>>> Pro, or whether or not you purchased a computer with an AMD Athlon64
>>>>> or Intel EM64T CPU.
>>>>
>>>> My system is AMD64 X2 and that is why I was wondering why my OS is not
>>>> 64
>>>> bit. Kind of made me upset as I was expecting 64bit OS on this new
>>>> machine. Again your assumtion is wrong just because I asked that
>>>> question
>>>> did not made it "certain". It could have been 64bit and I might have
>>>> still asked just because I did not know how 64bit Windows XP display
>>>> its credentials.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> There are, of course, no 64-bit versions of WinXP Home, WinXP
>>>>> TabletPC, or WinXP MCE.
>>>>
>>>> I already know that.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Overview
>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/overview.asp
>>>>
>>>> I did some research on this site for the answer for my question already
>>>> before I posted my question. This makes "certain" that I could not find
>>>> the answer on that site that is why I posted that question.
>>>>
>>>>> To verify for yourself, Click Start > Run, type in "Winver" and
>>>>> press <Enter>. If the resulting dialog box does not _explicitly_
>>>>> state that you have "Windows XP 64-Bit Edition" or "Windows XP
>>>>> Professional x64 Edition," then you have a 32-bit OS.
>>>>
>>>> I already did that and basic problem was I did not know how WinXP
>>>> should display (or will even display) that information.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Help us help you:
>>>>> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>>>> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>>>>
>>>> How can you even help others when you already classified thier question
>>>> as smart or stupid question.
>>>> Smart question for you: "Am I going to ask you any question again?"
>>>> My smart (or maybe stupid for you) answer: NO way.

Charlie
Fri Mar 24 10:29:03 CST 2006

not at that price, no. I actually used it as a mechanism to upgrade my 3500+
to a 3800+ - sold her my "used" 3500+ for a good price, and got myself a
3800+ to get dual core on that machine. It's my main VM server, so is
happier with dual cores.

--
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Andre Da Costa [Extended64] wrote:
> Was it a dual core processor?
> --
>
> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
> news:%234eOdZ1TGHA.4956@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> And I built my last x64 machine for a friend for about $700. Admittedly,
>> I did recycle a video card.
>>
>> --
>> Charlie.
>> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>>
>> Kevin John Panzke wrote:
>>> Dell.com is selling XPS 400's (with a EM64T 2.8 Giga Hertz Pentium D 820
>>> Processor) for only $999, just FYI.
>>>
>>> "Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in message
>>> news:u%23HOAFvTGHA.4900@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>> John wrote:
>>>>> how to find if my XP OS is 64 or 32 bit?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> If you have to ask, you're almost certainly running the 32-bit
>>>> version of WinXP. I'm not trying to be facetious; I'm sure you'd have
>>>> noticed paying several thousand dollars more for the Itanium or Itanium
>>>> II CPU required to run the 64-bit version of WinXP Pro, or whether or
>>>> not you purchased a computer with an AMD Athlon64 or Intel EM64T CPU.
>>>> There are, of course, no 64-bit versions of WinXP Home, WinXP TabletPC,
>>>> or WinXP MCE. Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Overview
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/overview.asp
>>>>
>>>> To verify for yourself, Click Start > Run, type in "Winver" and
>>>> press
>>>> <Enter>. If the resulting dialog box does not _explicitly_ state that
>>>> you have "Windows XP 64-Bit Edition" or "Windows XP Professional x64
>>>> Edition," then you have a 32-bit OS.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> Bruce Chambers
>>>>
>>>> Help us help you:
>>>> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>>> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>>>>
>>>> They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
>>>> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin
>>>>
>>>> Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of
>>>> chains and slavery? .... I know not what course others may take, but as
>>>> for me, give me liberty, or give me death! -Patrick Henry

Homer
Fri Mar 24 12:38:18 CST 2006

> Apparently you weren't paying attention in class!
>
> Windows x64 is the same code base as Server 2003. That's why the
> difference in version numbers. Win x64 is not an upgrade of Win XP
> 32-bit.
>
> Also, if you had stayed awake, Win x64 w/SP1 is the same security level as
> Win XP w/SP2 (32-bit).

??! Where the hell is this coming from?

I wasn't suggesting ANYTHING that would imply that XP64 was an "upgrade"
from XP32, nor was I trying to get into a discussion on its closer
similarities with 2003. I was just pointing out a simple method to
determine one version from the next, NOTHING MORE.

Why don't YOU wake up and realize what this thread's really about before
going off on a tangent?

Graham
Fri Mar 24 17:54:43 CST 2006

Charlie Russel - MVP wrote:
> (Basically installing it on another machine and capturing all
> the changes, then replaying them on the x64 machine. )

That's kind of how I got an older version of Quicken (16-bit installer)
installed on x64. I used a RC relocator program I paid good money for
but which seems to be generally quite useless. It managed to copy most
of Quicken, but missed three vital files. It also copied a ton of
useless junk from the old registry to the new one despite me explicitly
telling it to only do Quicken. Never again!

Graham.

Sam
Fri Mar 24 22:14:21 CST 2006


On 24-Mar-2006, "John Barnes" <jbfoofy@email.net> wrote:

> I know for you professional and business users it is mostly a driver
> issue,
> but for consumers you can add a lot of software. Many have favourite
> programs they have accumulated over the years that will not run on 64-bit,
>
> drivers in the install for one, but many 16-bit programs and installers
> and
> others just won't run properly.

Since this thread is so far off topic here's my 2 cents worth.

The deal killers that keep me from using x-64 exclusively are the ability to
run Act! and my Blackberry desktop. I'm not sure if that makes me a
consumer or business user. It is easy to blame the software makers for
having 16 bit installers but Microsoft should find a way to help those
trying to install software we take for granted.

John
Sat Mar 25 05:47:40 CST 2006

Are both the 32-bit and 64-bit Vista going to drop support for 16-bit? I
would assume so, and that will probably result in lots of help desk calls
from angry purchasers and great employment opportunities in India.


"Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
news:uiMLV$1TGHA.4900@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> True. And the 16 bit installer problem isn't going to go away, I'm afraid.
> I know MS would like to add some additional 'automatic failover'
> scenarios, but I don't know if they'll be able to. And the steps it would
> take to get around the problem for a specific program is just too much for
> most individuals. (Basically installing it on another machine and
> capturing all the changes, then replaying them on the x64 machine. )
>
> --
> Charlie.
> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>
> John Barnes wrote:
>> I know for you professional and business users it is mostly a driver
>> issue, but for consumers you can add a lot of software. Many have
>> favourite programs they have accumulated over the years that will not run
>> on 64-bit, drivers in the install for one, but many 16-bit programs and
>> installers and others just won't run properly.
>>
>>
>> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
>> news:uxwEdY1TGHA.5044@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>>> And, frankly, at this point, I agree with that. x64 shouldn't be
>>> automatic at this point, until the driver situation improves. You should
>>> have an option for it, but you shouldn't get it without specifying.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Charlie.
>>> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>>>
>>> Andre Da Costa [Extended64] wrote:
>>>> A lot of OEMs are not bundling Windows XP Professional x64 because they
>>>> say: there is not much demand for it
>>>> Support cost
>>>> Support for devices that you might add to the system that might not be
>>>> supported by the system
>>>>
>>>> Hopefully Vista which will have 64bit support will be more consumer
>>>> friendly, with greater support from the industry.
>>>>
>>>> You can purchase the Full OEM Version of Windows XP Professional from
>>>> the following vendors:
>>>> http://www.planetamd64.com/catalog
>>>> http://www.ncix.com
>>>> http://www.directron.com
>>>> http://www.newegg.com
>>>> http://www.zipzoomfly.com
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> "John" <pohihihi@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:uGJqWvvTGHA.424@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> If you have to ask, you're almost certainly running the 32-bit
>>>>>> version of WinXP. I'm not trying to be facetious;
>>>>>
>>>>> Why your answer sounds so familier. Maybe you replied the same way
>>>>> some
>>>>> other place.
>>>>> Anyways, I don't agree on this. Just because I am asking do not make
>>>>> it
>>>>> "certain" that I am running 32bit. My question was more towards
>>>>> conferming rather asking as I am not into 64bit computing 24 hours as
>>>>> many on this group might be and they might surely know few minor
>>>>> things
>>>>> better that comes with the field.
>>>>>
>>>>>> I'm sure you'd have noticed paying several thousand dollars more for
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> Itanium or Itanium II CPU required to run the 64-bit version of WinXP
>>>>>> Pro, or whether or not you purchased a computer with an AMD Athlon64
>>>>>> or Intel EM64T CPU.
>>>>>
>>>>> My system is AMD64 X2 and that is why I was wondering why my OS is not
>>>>> 64
>>>>> bit. Kind of made me upset as I was expecting 64bit OS on this new
>>>>> machine. Again your assumtion is wrong just because I asked that
>>>>> question
>>>>> did not made it "certain". It could have been 64bit and I might have
>>>>> still asked just because I did not know how 64bit Windows XP display
>>>>> its credentials.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> There are, of course, no 64-bit versions of WinXP Home, WinXP
>>>>>> TabletPC, or WinXP MCE.
>>>>>
>>>>> I already know that.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Overview
>>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/overview.asp
>>>>>
>>>>> I did some research on this site for the answer for my question
>>>>> already
>>>>> before I posted my question. This makes "certain" that I could not
>>>>> find
>>>>> the answer on that site that is why I posted that question.
>>>>>
>>>>>> To verify for yourself, Click Start > Run, type in "Winver" and
>>>>>> press <Enter>. If the resulting dialog box does not _explicitly_
>>>>>> state that you have "Windows XP 64-Bit Edition" or "Windows XP
>>>>>> Professional x64 Edition," then you have a 32-bit OS.
>>>>>
>>>>> I already did that and basic problem was I did not know how WinXP
>>>>> should display (or will even display) that information.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Help us help you:
>>>>>> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>>>>> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>>>>>
>>>>> How can you even help others when you already classified thier
>>>>> question
>>>>> as smart or stupid question.
>>>>> Smart question for you: "Am I going to ask you any question again?"
>>>>> My smart (or maybe stupid for you) answer: NO way.
>
>

Mark
Sat Mar 25 07:57:15 CST 2006

On Fri, 24 Mar 2006 02:52:11 -0000, John <pohihihi@hotmail.com> wrote:

> yes it was preinstalled, and it do not say x64
> Don't they give 64 bit reinstalled these days?
> I guessed it is 32 cause when I try to install 64bit SQL server it
> started
> saying it is not valid Win32 file.
> Only that I was not sure how to find it as "winver" did not show anything
> regarding x64.
>
>

If it says Version 5.1 then it's 32bit
If it says Version 5.2 then it's 64bit (x64)

Andre
Sat Mar 25 07:24:05 CST 2006

No John, 16-bit software runs in Vista x86, you might have run it in
compatibility mode though.
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"John Barnes" <jbfoofy@email.net> wrote in message
news:%23oU1wHAUGHA.736@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Are both the 32-bit and 64-bit Vista going to drop support for 16-bit? I
> would assume so, and that will probably result in lots of help desk calls
> from angry purchasers and great employment opportunities in India.
>
>
> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
> news:uiMLV$1TGHA.4900@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> True. And the 16 bit installer problem isn't going to go away, I'm
>> afraid.
>> I know MS would like to add some additional 'automatic failover'
>> scenarios, but I don't know if they'll be able to. And the steps it would
>> take to get around the problem for a specific program is just too much
>> for
>> most individuals. (Basically installing it on another machine and
>> capturing all the changes, then replaying them on the x64 machine. )
>>
>> --
>> Charlie.
>> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>>
>> John Barnes wrote:
>>> I know for you professional and business users it is mostly a driver
>>> issue, but for consumers you can add a lot of software. Many have
>>> favourite programs they have accumulated over the years that will not
>>> run
>>> on 64-bit, drivers in the install for one, but many 16-bit programs and
>>> installers and others just won't run properly.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in
>>> message
>>> news:uxwEdY1TGHA.5044@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>>>> And, frankly, at this point, I agree with that. x64 shouldn't be
>>>> automatic at this point, until the driver situation improves. You
>>>> should
>>>> have an option for it, but you shouldn't get it without specifying.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Charlie.
>>>> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>>>>
>>>> Andre Da Costa [Extended64] wrote:
>>>>> A lot of OEMs are not bundling Windows XP Professional x64 because
>>>>> they
>>>>> say: there is not much demand for it
>>>>> Support cost
>>>>> Support for devices that you might add to the system that might not be
>>>>> supported by the system
>>>>>
>>>>> Hopefully Vista which will have 64bit support will be more consumer
>>>>> friendly, with greater support from the industry.
>>>>>
>>>>> You can purchase the Full OEM Version of Windows XP Professional from
>>>>> the following vendors:
>>>>> http://www.planetamd64.com/catalog
>>>>> http://www.ncix.com
>>>>> http://www.directron.com
>>>>> http://www.newegg.com
>>>>> http://www.zipzoomfly.com
>>>>> --
>>>>>
>>>>> "John" <pohihihi@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:uGJqWvvTGHA.424@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> If you have to ask, you're almost certainly running the 32-bit
>>>>>>> version of WinXP. I'm not trying to be facetious;
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Why your answer sounds so familier. Maybe you replied the same way
>>>>>> some
>>>>>> other place.
>>>>>> Anyways, I don't agree on this. Just because I am asking do not make
>>>>>> it
>>>>>> "certain" that I am running 32bit. My question was more towards
>>>>>> conferming rather asking as I am not into 64bit computing 24 hours as
>>>>>> many on this group might be and they might surely know few minor
>>>>>> things
>>>>>> better that comes with the field.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I'm sure you'd have noticed paying several thousand dollars more for
>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>> Itanium or Itanium II CPU required to run the 64-bit version of
>>>>>>> WinXP
>>>>>>> Pro, or whether or not you purchased a computer with an AMD Athlon64
>>>>>>> or Intel EM64T CPU.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My system is AMD64 X2 and that is why I was wondering why my OS is
>>>>>> not
>>>>>> 64
>>>>>> bit. Kind of made me upset as I was expecting 64bit OS on this new
>>>>>> machine. Again your assumtion is wrong just because I asked that
>>>>>> question
>>>>>> did not made it "certain". It could have been 64bit and I might have
>>>>>> still asked just because I did not know how 64bit Windows XP display
>>>>>> its credentials.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> There are, of course, no 64-bit versions of WinXP Home, WinXP
>>>>>>> TabletPC, or WinXP MCE.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I already know that.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Overview
>>>>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/overview.asp
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I did some research on this site for the answer for my question
>>>>>> already
>>>>>> before I posted my question. This makes "certain" that I could not
>>>>>> find
>>>>>> the answer on that site that is why I posted that question.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> To verify for yourself, Click Start > Run, type in "Winver" and
>>>>>>> press <Enter>. If the resulting dialog box does not _explicitly_
>>>>>>> state that you have "Windows XP 64-Bit Edition" or "Windows XP
>>>>>>> Professional x64 Edition," then you have a 32-bit OS.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I already did that and basic problem was I did not know how WinXP
>>>>>> should display (or will even display) that information.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Help us help you:
>>>>>>> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>>>>>> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>>>>>>
>>>>>> How can you even help others when you already classified thier
>>>>>> question
>>>>>> as smart or stupid question.
>>>>>> Smart question for you: "Am I going to ask you any question again?"
>>>>>> My smart (or maybe stupid for you) answer: NO way.
>>
>>
>
>
>

John
Sat Mar 25 07:59:44 CST 2006

Thanks Andre. That probably means that most computers will have that
version installed unless the customer specifically requests 64-bit. At this
point most consumers won't benefit from 64-bit anyway.


"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:eiCKm9AUGHA.5808@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> No John, 16-bit software runs in Vista x86, you might have run it in
> compatibility mode though.
> --
> Andre
> Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com
> Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre
> http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
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>
> "John Barnes" <jbfoofy@email.net> wrote in message
> news:%23oU1wHAUGHA.736@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> Are both the 32-bit and 64-bit Vista going to drop support for 16-bit? I
>> would assume so, and that will probably result in lots of help desk calls
>> from angry purchasers and great employment opportunities in India.
>>
>>
>> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <charlie@mvKILLALLSPAMMERSps.org> wrote in message
>> news:uiMLV$1TGHA.4900@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>> True. And the 16 bit installer problem isn't going to go away, I'm
>>> afraid.
>>> I know MS would like to add some additional 'automatic failover'
>>> scenarios, but I don't know if they'll be able to. And the steps it
>>> would
>>> take to get around the problem for a specific program is just too much
>>> for
>>> most individuals. (Basically installing it on another machine and
>>> capturing all the changes, then replaying them on the x64 machine. )
>>>
>>> --
>>> Charlie.
>>> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>>>
>>> John Barnes wrote:
>>>> I know for you professional and business users it is mostly a driver
>>>> issue, but for consumers you can add a lot of software. Many have
>>>> favourite programs they have accumulated over the years that will not
>>>> run
>>>> on 64-bit, drivers in the install for one,