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WIN XP x64 over Vista
    #8440976 - 05/24/08 04:41 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

Is it possible to install windows XP x64 or Vista X64 over Win Vista HP x32???

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Re: WIN XP x64 over Vista [Re: BUDDHA_702]
    #8441072 - 05/24/08 05:04 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

No, you'll have to do a clean install if you want to switch to a 64-bit OS. But in my opinion it's not worth it unless you need support for lots of RAM. Hardware and software compatibility still isn't 100%, and performance is no better than 32-bit (often worse).

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Re: WIN XP x64 over Vista [Re: Ythan]
    #8441183 - 05/24/08 05:29 PM (15 years, 11 months ago)

No. The operating environments are different, meaning they handle your hardware differently(and software). Windows isn't programmed to detect, and convert all of your 64 bit to 32 bit, it would actually be near impossible.

I personally recommend 32bit over 64. They haven't ironed out the bugs in 32, and certainly not in 64. More things are compatible with 32 bit, but more and more are coming readilly available for 64 bit.

What you could do so you can keep your 64bit, and add a 32 bit work environ. is to dual boot. I dual boot...But I dual boot Ubuntu linux, and vista. I know people who dual boot a 64 and 32 to keep from having to deal with completely erasing everything. Then when you decide the time is right...Backup everything, and start fresh with the operating system of your choice. If you need help ask on here...Or PM me.


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