xp64 troubles

[shogun64]

i just downloaded xp64 pro, and now im having trouble using old drivers and some software. even my disk that came with my mb wont work or virus detectors. any help in fixing this?

 

[Canterwood]

Originally posted by: shogun64
i just downloaded xp64 pro, and now im having trouble using old drivers and some software. even my disk that came with my mb wont work or virus detectors. any help in fixing this?

TBH, either go back to 32bit XP or download the correct 64bit drivers for your hardware and find a compatible Anti-Virus for x64 XP.

 

[mikecel79]

There's a sticky right on top of this forum about this sort of thing.

Windows x64 requires 64bit drivers. You cannot use your 32bit drivers.

 

[volrath]

Exactly why you don't use XP64 yet.

 

[JackMDS]

Originally posted by: volrath
Exactly why you don't use XP64 yet.

Its cool:thumbsup:

No matter what in a year ot two it will be the dominant State of the Art.

So, would like to be at Head of the Lion or the Tail of the Fox.:shocked:

However, as far as Hardware Drivers concern you need 64bit drivers, the 32bit can not work with 64 CPU and 64 OS.

As Far as software goes.

WinXP x64 installs

One Program Files directory that includes all the 64bit programs.

One Program Files (x86) directory that includes all the 32bit programs.

The 32bit programs can be divided into three categories.

1. Will not work at all with x64.

This comprise mainly of Utilities and Programs that re heavily interface with the OS (like Firewall AntiVirus and System utils).

2. Will work only with other 32 bits programs and 32bits interface.

3. Will works smoothly with every thing on a x64 Rig.

Stay Tune the actual list is developed by many people as we speak.

:sun: