Born2killx Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 If I get a x64 processor, do I need Windows Professional x64, or just Windows Professional? This is the first time I'm making my own computer so I'm curious, and I don't want to waste my dad's money T_T. And just because I'm 11 doesn't mean im dumb at computers... 0.0. Quote I built my first computer at age 11! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangix Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X64 you need one of the OSes mentioned on the link to use your comp with an x64 processor edit:also to use Paint.NET, you need the .NET Framework 2.0 (x64 edition) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfschuil Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Here's the deal Windows XP Professional x64 Edition is designed to work with 64-bit processors from AMD and Intel that support the x64 extensions to the x86 architecture. These include the Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX, Mobile Athlon 64, Turion 64, and Opteron processors from AMD, and the Xeon with EM64T and Pentium 4 with EM64T from Intel All of these processors will also run Windows XP Professional x86 as well. If you're wanting to use over 4GB of memory (which I would be surprised at, but I have 3 and depending what you want to run, you can fill that space) you will want to go the x64 route. However, you will need to make sure that the other hardware you buy has compatible x64 drivers because Windows Pro x64 requires 64-bit drivers. Most Windows 32-bit programs will run of Pro x64 but you will get to deal with the fun of two "Program Files" directories (one for 32, the other for 64 bit). Hope that answers you question and gives you a bit of background. Ben Quote Smile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 My recommendation is that if you aren't 100% sure that you need Windows XP x64 Edition, that you get the "regular" Windows XP Professional (or Home). There are still some kinks getting worked out in the land of 64-bit Windows, mostly in the area of hardware support (driver availability). Quote The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 You can wait for Vista. x64 support for all versions. Quote No. Way. I've just seen Bob. And... *poof!*—just like that—he disappears into the mist again. ~Helio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2killx Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 Thanks a lot, guys. Quote I built my first computer at age 11! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2killx Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 Where can I get the Windows XP Professional CD? Quote I built my first computer at age 11! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 If you're buying a full computer, it'll come with a Windows CD. If you're assembling your own computer you'll just need to purchase it from whomever you're ordering parts from. Quote The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2killx Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 never mind. Quote I built my first computer at age 11! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2killx Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 How does the CD work? Quote I built my first computer at age 11! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 You're going to have to ask elsewhere man, this is a Paint.NET forum, not Windows Support. Quote The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2killx Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 Sorry, I just see the most computer experts here <_<. Quote I built my first computer at age 11! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Pickle Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Feel free to PM me for instructions. Quote Photobucket - Blog Newest Film: Beowulf (Feel free to PM me comments, criticisms) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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