olderndirt
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Can't seem to find much useful on Google. What, if any, are the advantages of using WindowsXP Pro64 over Pro32. Please also list disadvantages.
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XP Pro 64?
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The addressability of RAM is the biggest benefit with 64 bit operating systems. 32-bit systems can address 4GB max and that includes physical RAM, CPU cache and video card RAM. That means with most CPU's and 512MB video card and 4 GB of RAM installed the system only sees about 3.5 GB of RAM. That can become a real limitation as modern video cards have 1 and 2 GB of RAM. Windows XP is outdated, but it still works. Depending upon your hardware, you might be better off with 64 bit Windows 7.
