Planning to migrate to XP Pro 64 bit from XP 32 bit

Castout · 01-18-09, 03:18 AM

Hey thanks for all the replies.

My BIOS is now detecting 8.1Gb of memory being installed. It was detecting 6.1 Gb before and turned out that one of the memory card was improperly installed.

In Jakarta there's strong tendency to use pirated OS and softwares. It has become somewhat a culture because genuine softwares cost quite substantial for the average Indonesians here. And it has become a culture because even when many could afford genuine softwares they would most likley still buy
the pirated copy.

I'm considering to buy genuine XP 64 bit though my sister advised me to get the pirated copy instead because nobody knows when this crisis is going to end or subside and I would be better off by the savings.

Thinking to use Open office with the genuine XP 64 bit as well. Genuine MS office was sold at more than US$400.00 which is so darn costly for the majority of home users here.

Have been downloading these to be burnt into CD as preparation to migrate to 64 bit OS.

Avast 64 bit compatible anti spyware, antiroot kit anti virus software
64 bit Firefox. Yes somebody modified 32 bit firefox and made the 64 bit version.
64 bit Thunderbird.
64 bit Internet security suite

I've been reading that flash won't work in 64 bit firefox or any 64 bit based browser. I mean I really like to check out youtube from time to time and watching gamespot game review. However I noticed that there's the new Adobe flash 10 that already came out since December 08. So does flash finally work in 64 bit browser?

I know I can use 32 bit browser but feel I'd best just use the 64 bit firefox instead sticking to 32 bit browser.

Anybody can suggest what software that I should download to prepare my migration to 64 bit system?

CaptainHaplo · 01-19-09, 07:51 PM

I am not touching the question of pirate vs genuine.

I will say this though - avoid 64 bit xp. Its not fully 64 bit - its more like 32 bit with the ability to run 64 bit extensions. It was a fine first step for MS - but you want to look at 64 bit Vista.

One note - since your concerned about cost - download the beta of Windows 7 - the 64 bit version - and use that. Its good till August - so you have time to save up and purchase it if you like it. That way - your running legal and there is no money out of your pocket.

01-18-09, 03:18 AM	#1
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	Hey thanks for all the replies. My BIOS is now detecting 8.1Gb of memory being installed. It was detecting 6.1 Gb before and turned out that one of the memory card was improperly installed. In Jakarta there's strong tendency to use pirated OS and softwares. It has become somewhat a culture because genuine softwares cost quite substantial for the average Indonesians here. And it has become a culture because even when many could afford genuine softwares they would most likley still buy the pirated copy. I'm considering to buy genuine XP 64 bit though my sister advised me to get the pirated copy instead because nobody knows when this crisis is going to end or subside and I would be better off by the savings. Thinking to use Open office with the genuine XP 64 bit as well. Genuine MS office was sold at more than US$400.00 which is so darn costly for the majority of home users here. Have been downloading these to be burnt into CD as preparation to migrate to 64 bit OS. Avast 64 bit compatible anti spyware, antiroot kit anti virus software 64 bit Firefox. Yes somebody modified 32 bit firefox and made the 64 bit version. 64 bit Thunderbird. 64 bit Internet security suite I've been reading that flash won't work in 64 bit firefox or any 64 bit based browser. I mean I really like to check out youtube from time to time and watching gamespot game review. However I noticed that there's the new Adobe flash 10 that already came out since December 08. So does flash finally work in 64 bit browser? I know I can use 32 bit browser but feel I'd best just use the 64 bit firefox instead sticking to 32 bit browser. Anybody can suggest what software that I should download to prepare my migration to 64 bit system? __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/ Last edited by Castout; 01-18-09 at 03:30 AM.

01-19-09, 07:51 PM	#2
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	I am not touching the question of pirate vs genuine. I will say this though - avoid 64 bit xp. Its not fully 64 bit - its more like 32 bit with the ability to run 64 bit extensions. It was a fine first step for MS - but you want to look at 64 bit Vista. One note - since your concerned about cost - download the beta of Windows 7 - the 64 bit version - and use that. Its good till August - so you have time to save up and purchase it if you like it. That way - your running legal and there is no money out of your pocket. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo