*** The Windows XP x64 Thread ***

[Otacon]

If we're talking about performace enthusiasts, then I agree. You made a sweeping statement with:

The real question is, will stuff work faster on XP64, and the answer is no... so until games actually get a boost from the thing, its a pointless upgrade

And it wasnt clear you were talking about only desktop machines and only games players.

Give it 6 months, and the drivers will be in place. Wont be long after that until we start seeing applications optimised for x64. Will be longer still before we start seeing games though

 

[Otacon]

It will depend entirely on your SATA controller. I'm unsure which controllers have their drivers included, so just suck it and see I suppose.

 

[Otacon]

I asked the powers that be, but no word yet. I wouldn't have thought it will be a long wait.

 

[Otacon]

Yes, you can run 32bit apps. Its possible that some badly coded apps wont work, but for the most part you'll be ok.

 

[Otacon]

Farcry x64 Edition

I'd be very interested if someone with Farcry could try this.

 

[Otacon]

Otacon - could we add on to the list a firewall/antivirus list that works with x64 win ?

If you know of some that will work (other than avast, which has been mentioned), then by all means post away.

 

[Otacon]

Hi....i'm after drivers for my sound card ( AudioTrak Maya 5.1 MKII PCI Sound Card ) been to thier website..but can't see any 64 bit drivers available, also emailed them but they haven't replied, does anyone know where i can get drivers fot this? or am i going to have to buy another audigy 2 card?

Regards.

No joy here, sorry dude.

im after some canon drivers for my printer (i250) and scanner (LiDE 30)

http://www.planetamd64.com/index.php?showtopic=6090&mode=threaded

Not looking good :/

 

[Otacon]

Wireless card drivers were thin on the ground the last time I looked at x64 (which was before the final release).

Whats the model of the card(s)?

 

[Otacon]

Sweet

 

[Otacon]

Easy lads.

Feel free to debate the merits of x64, but keep it civil.

 

[Otacon]

Did you burn the iso properly?

(ie, not just the files, but the boot sector)

 

[Otacon]

What burning app did you use?

 

[Otacon]

Nope thats fine. When you burnt it, did you select File > Open, rather than 'New > Data CD'?

 

[Otacon]

snedger - I haven't heard of any time restrictions for installing, and would be surprised if one exists.

I'm pretty sure you'll be fine.

 

[Otacon]

It says on the box that it is "fully compatible with all 802.11b products", so can I just use another companies' (belkin, linksys etc) 64-bit drivers?

I'm afraid not. By that, it means that when properly installed, it will communicate with all other 802.11b compliant devices (access points/other wireless cards) regardless of vendor.

You will need the manufacturers drivers to satisfy the 'properly installed' bit

 

[Otacon]

The OS needs to have the drivers already bundled in order for the device to install without any CD's or other media. XP natively supports wireless configuration, but thats something different.

You wont be able to use any other drivers other than those specifically written for your hardware.

 

[Otacon]

Unless you can source 64bit drivers, I'm afraid so.

 

[Otacon]

Windows 64bit Software Compatibility Guide



Suman

I'll add that to post one, top find

 

[Otacon]

The general opinion is that if you can find working drivers for all your devices, then you should have relatively few problems using the OS, if any at all, so why not

 

[Otacon]

Updated link to the free upgrade for exising 32bit users (thanks Wyvern971). Offer has now expired I'm afraid