Windows XP Pro 32 and 64

Archbishop-MarkArchbishop-Mark
edited March 2007 in Science & Tech
I have an Intel D 2.7 CPU sporting 2 Gigs of Ram. My question is: Can Windows XP Pro x32 utilize the duel core CPU? Or, does it require a 64 bit OS like Windows XP Pro x64?

Archbishop Mark

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  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited March 2007
    Yes, you can use XP Pro 32bit and it will support the dual cores.
  • Archbishop-MarkArchbishop-Mark
    edited March 2007
    Thank you for the info. My curiosity was peaked when I used Windows XP Pro x32, I did not experience a quick environment; when I changed to XP Pro x64, finding drivers notwithstanding, my environment was really quick. I am not expecting that you would be able to explain the whys of that, I just wanted you to know from my experience.

    Having said that, is there any tips on the forum that might teach a person how to best set up XP Pro x32 so that it will perform well with the Intel D?

    I am considering going back to the XP Pro x32 flavor just because it will run all the software that I have. The x64 will not run 16bit programs as it seems the compatibility mode does not function in the x64 OS. 8-)

    Anyway, thanks again!

    +Mark
  • GrayFoxGrayFox /dev/urandom Member
    edited March 2007
    Archbishop Mark wrote:
    Thank you for the info. My curiosity was peaked when I used Windows XP Pro x32, I did not experience a quick environment; when I changed to XP Pro x64, finding drivers notwithstanding, my environment was really quick. I am not expecting that you would be able to explain the whys of that, I just wanted you to know from my experience.

    Having said that, is there any tips on the forum that might teach a person how to best set up XP Pro x32 so that it will perform well with the Intel D?

    I am considering going back to the XP Pro x32 flavor just because it will run all the software that I have. The x64 will not run 16bit programs as it seems the compatibility mode does not function in the x64 OS. 8-)

    Anyway, thanks again!

    +Mark

    X64's kernel has far better resource management then 2000/xp. (It is based off server 2003). Also you probably didn't have an anti-virus slowing you down. (Only NOD32 and SAV10 work properly under X64.
  • GrayFoxGrayFox /dev/urandom Member
    edited March 2007
    Xp X64 is based of server 2k3 as a result the kernel has better resource management.
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