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Windows Xp Pro x64 Stable?

  • 29-07-2005 10:43am
    #1
    SouperComputer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,949 ✭✭✭


    I have beside me an athlon64 machine. It is going to to be put up in an attic for the next 3-5 years.

    During that time it will work as a file\multimedia server. They may VNC into it to keep an eye on things from time to time.

    Just wondering is X64 reiliable enough yet, or should I stick with the old school stuff. Also if its a pain in the ass to setup ATM, Id rather stick x32 on it.

    I have the x64 eval disk here which I will hopefully have time to try, just wonder what your opinions are on this.

    Linux is not an option for these people, gotta be *doze :(


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  • #2
    jozi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,391 ✭✭✭jozi


    You might run into problems with drivers althou i think most big manufacturers should have 64bit drivers.
    I'm running plain oul xp pro without any problems this last while with 64bit cpu mobo etc


  • #3
    Praetorian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,712 ✭✭✭Praetorian


    Even if it's stable, there isn't enough software to take advantage of a 64 bit cpu. I think you would be best to go with a 32 bit windows install and you should then have a rock stable file server.


  • #4
    SouperComputer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,949 ✭✭✭SouperComputer


    looks like we are all in agreement so. X86 it is, until next year.....

    cheers


  • #5
    zAbbo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,987 ✭✭✭✭zAbbo


    No need for VNC on win xp pro either, use Remote Desktop


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