Did Windows XP x64 ever get the Diver and Application support it needed?

[Skeeter]

Hi

I havent seen or used x64 XP since about September 05, when I belive it was young, spotty, and nobody liked it. Did it ever get the drivers and support is so desperately needed when I last saw it?

Basicaly, is it a worthwhile upgrade to x86 XP? Or do the issues outweigh the benifits?

Cheers

 

[Aod]

yes. i've been using XP x64 for two months now and i've only encountered one device that doesn't have a driver, which is my TV card (Compro Videomate)

Other than that, everything is perfect.

 

[Skeeter]

Is it a worthwhile upgrade to x86 XP just to possibly use 4GB RAM if I buy it?

 

[Deleted member 64478]

Is it a worthwhile upgrade to x86 XP just to possibly use 4GB RAM if I buy it?

Yes, depends what your going to be doing on it.

Andr3w1984

 

[Skeeter]

Currnetly runnung an E6400 that will be OCed to 3.2Ghz, 2GB DDR2 PC2-6400, 8800GT on a GA-P965-DS3 Mobo. This is my main PC used for games etc. Im toying with the idea of another 2GB of DDR2 PC2-6400, and figured Id best get an x64 OS to make use of it. Ive got a Vista x64 install if I want to use it, but I dont really, going to give it another year or so yet to become a viable upgrade. I will probubly dual boot however.

 

[Glaucus]

yep I've used it with no driver issues.

 

[NVIDIA_x64]

same I have no problems with it runs great

 

[Capt Doufos]

It used to be a real pain for me. Problems with the XFI, also Saitek x45, there were a few other niggles as well. Went back to it again about 3 months a go and there are now solutions\support for everything I previously had trouble with. All is good.

 

[Skeeter]

So its worth ditching x86 XP for x64 and then moving to x64 Vista in the future?

 

[Digital Punk]

So its worth ditching x86 XP for x64 and then moving to x64 Vista in the future?

Yes, if you have a copy of XP x64 to hand.
Check you can get the drivers you need first.

I've been using it for a while, and its a good solid OS. No issues at all.

I think you can upgrade to Vista x64 from it too.

 

[swinnie]

If you are thinking of getting a 64-Bit OS consider Vista. Unless you need XP for software/hardware reasons.

 

[Skeeter]

If you are thinking of getting a 64-Bit OS consider Vista. Unless you need XP for software/hardware reasons.

Or the fact ive used Vista since leaked betas and never yet had a version that hasnt had issues. Ive got a Vista OEM key from Uni I havent yet used. Going to get an XP x64 key from uni also. Free software, I love it!