Win XP professional x64bit $49.99 free ship

[videopho]

Originally posted by: herbiehancock

Originally posted by: John
This software is being sold illegally!

1) The pic (if accurate) shows a volume licensed copy
2) "This is the full version Windows XP Pro x64 Edition with Hologram CD and Keycode for registration. This version is not intended for commercial use." means NFR

Caveat Emptor and they have been reported to MS.

Gosh.......thank you for protecting all of us poor, pathetic, individuals from possibly breaking the law. It's always good to have those self-appointed police-types to protect us who have no clue.

Right.............:disgust:

2nd

 

[madogvt]

"Product Not Found"

 

[ScrapSilicon]

Originally posted by: madogvt
"Product Not Found"

M$ said "hi" to them on it probably ...

 

[jdini76]

is Vista 64 bit standard?

 

[l3ored]

i bought x64, IT IS TOTAL CRAP. there is very little driver support and some programs dont work

 

[madogvt]

Originally posted by: ScrapSilicon

Originally posted by: madogvt
"Product Not Found"

M$ said "hi" to them on it probably ...

Didn't take 'em long. Wish they did everything that quick.

 

[hansmuff]

Originally posted by: l3ored
i bought x64, IT IS TOTAL CRAP. there is very little driver support and some programs dont work

Which programs specifically? What peripherals have no driver support?

 

[John]

Originally posted by: videopho

Originally posted by: herbiehancock

Originally posted by: John
This software is being sold illegally!

1) The pic (if accurate) shows a volume licensed copy
2) "This is the full version Windows XP Pro x64 Edition with Hologram CD and Keycode for registration. This version is not intended for commercial use." means NFR

Caveat Emptor and they have been reported to MS.

Gosh.......thank you for protecting all of us poor, pathetic, individuals from possibly breaking the law. It's always good to have those self-appointed police-types to protect us who have no clue.

Right.............:disgust:

2nd

3rd <schmucks>

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: jdini76
is Vista 64 bit standard?

If I understand you correctly; I think you are asking if Windows Vista is strictly 64BIT. The answer is that Vista will come in both 32 and 64bit versions.

 

[lsman]

xp 64bit can't "downgrade" to Vista 32bit, only to 64 bit version. I believe vista retail will have 32 and 64 on 2 disks right?

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: lsman
xp 64bit can't "downgrade" to Vista 32bit, only to 64 bit version. I believe vista retail will have 32 and 64 on 2 disks right?

No, I believe that you will have to buy one or the other. I do not think you get both versions. However, this could only pertain to the OEM copies and retail may get 32 and 64 as you suggested.

 

[AndeeG]

If anyone is looking to buy this in order to have something temporarily before Vista, keep in mind that a free 6-month trial version is available on the microsoft website.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: Schadenfroh
Here are my thoughts about x64, but it is a bit dated

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...hreadid=1750186&enterthread=y&arctab=y

It's only a year old.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: hansmuff
99% of games work. I know, I've been running X64 for a long time now. Some really old game installers don't recognize the OS and will not install without some hacking.
Mainstream hardware is supported very well, with the notable exception of a lot of TV tuner cards. Hauppauge does not support their older line of 787 based tuners, most other makes don't either.
Besides that I have not encountered any problems at all, but the benefit that the odd 64-bit version of a game (UT2004, Farcry for example) run on my system and do give some benefits.

To sum it up: it works well, but it can be a hassle. If you're not a really good tinkerer, don't bother. To be honest.. if you have to ask, you don't *need* it. And it's too much of a PITA just to mess with it.

Expect the same thing that happend with your tuner to happen again when you use Vista. Except that next time you will have no clue what piece of hardware will be in compatable untill you have finished your installation.

 

[Matt L]

Not listed on the site anymore. I was going to order it too... Bah.

 

[DukeN]

Good price on a nice OS.

Just installed and liking it despite all the annoyances. Wish there were 64bit browser plugins for I think the biggest difference for me has been the browser speeds for content/text-intensive sites which is what I use primarily.