Well, you really have to realize that there really isn't anything written for XP Pro 64-bit. So that could be a problem? As big a problem as Vista. So you may actually want to consider XP Pro 32-bit version, or perhaps a dual-boot system? It's more compatible with everything we are currently using today. Sure it might be slower? Maybe twice as slower? It has to process 32 more bits than the other version. Anything your computer has to do more of will take extra time. So newer doesn't necessarily mean better.

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Ms. Remy Ann David

Why don't you see how this could be true. A lot of people get this but dont realize that they don't have 64 bit applications or drivers or even hardware and as such it runs like crap.

Honestly, if you are into music/recording, the only advantage you get out of XP 64 is more memory access. If you are maxing out what you currently have, then perhaps you should look into it. If not, stick with the 32bit version.

There was no problem finding 64 bit XP drivers for everything I have. Not an issue in the least. Maybe a year ago it was an issue but not now.

The price of the operating system is fairly cheap compared to what I paid for the 32 bit version.

I may take the plunge. Plus my DAW is made Large Address Aware.

Re: previous responses... Listen to 'em.

Until you have a 64 bit architecture(data bus) you gain nothing (Actually lose efficiency) from 64 bit stuff. Not many of those around. (Apple, IBM, etc. using Power PC chips) Microsoft apps are not there yet - they're barely beyond 2 -bit!!! LOL !!!

My machine is newly rebuilt. Already got a 64 bit processor. Should not be an issue. You don't need to run 64 bit applications. You can still run most 32 bit applications on a 64 bit system.

I discussed this with a tech at the store I maintain and he told me his experiences with using 64 bit Windows is equal to if not faster than the 32 bit version.