ungx0013

Hi. I plan on building a computer this summer with the components in my sig. And thanks to a Microsoft lawsuit I just realized that I have a copy of Windows XP Professional with service pack 2 and Windows XP Profession x64 Edition; both for for $6.00 total. Now my question is which version I should install. Please list or explain pros and cons. Thanks.

The_Jester

I would stick with the standard 32 bit edition. For 3 main reasons.

1) Drivers are a right faff on to get - IF you can get them at all - I can't get drivers for my creative soundcard, my webcam or my onboard NIC

2) Although the performance increase in Windows its self is pretty noticable, unless the application is 64bit - you wont notice ANY increase in speed

3) Applications can be a faff on to get working. I have had trouble with numerous program. To list a few: OCCT, CPU-Z, Diskeeper, MSN Messenger, Internet Explorer (i dont use it - but MSN uses it)

Stick with the standard 32bit windows - its far less hassle

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lessthanjake1241

well, xp pro is guaranteed to work, BUT


x64 obviosuly is 64 bit so it will run well with your 64 bit cpu BUT their is limited driver support so if you run alot of USB hardware etc etc, you might want to consider pro instead


edit: lol jester beat me to it

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ungx0013

Thanks for the info.

And I checked the prices, i purchased the two cds for $3.60 and could have downloaded it for free.
Microsoft Office Pro 2003 was $6.40.

lessthanjake1241

where are you gettin this stuff

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Chaintech AV710 (Wolfson DAC) --> Sony Reciever/Amp --> HD555 or Altec Lansing 2.1
iPod 5.5 --> JVC Marshmallows/HD435/HD215

ungx0013

The university i go to had won a lawsuit 2 years ago and so we get this stuff really cheap. I just need to get a friend to buy me another copy, is it is 1 per student. $10 for the entire set, OS and Office

lessthanjake1241

lol lucky

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Mediocre sound setup :
Chaintech AV710 (Wolfson DAC) --> Sony Reciever/Amp --> HD555 or Altec Lansing 2.1
iPod 5.5 --> JVC Marshmallows/HD435/HD215

ungx0013

if you guys want copies, i could try to see if i can get my friends to buy more copies for me, and i'll ship them out to you.

steve!!

omg if you could do this i would give you a little extra on top ill PM you soon and we talk there ....this would be soo good to have the entire MS setup

kingwilliam

yes, me too. I would be happy to purchase.

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