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May 23, 2005, 09:24 AM
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Windows XP Professional x64 Trial is now available
Microsoft has made 120-day free Windows XP Professional x64 Edition trial available to general public. The distribution format is either electronic (.iso file, free) or physical media (shipping charges apply).
System requirements: - Supported processors: AMD Athlon 64, AMD Opteron, Intel Xeon with Intel EM64T support, Intel Pentium 4 with Intel EM64T support
- 256 MB RAM
- 1.5 GB available hard-disk space
- Super VGA (800x600) or higher resolution video card
- CD-ROM or DVD drive
- Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
The Windows XP Professional x64 Edition trial software download is available at no charge. After you have completed the download registration process, you will receive an e-mail message with a link to the download page. The download page will include the download file and a product key for the trial software. The file will be in ISO format and must be burned to a CD or DVD before you can install the software on your computer.
The download file is large—over 550 megabytes (MB)—so the download may take considerable time to complete. We recommend downloading the trial software only if you have broadband, ADSL, or other high-speed Internet connections.
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Read more and download: Microsoft
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May 23, 2005, 02:08 PM
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Hmmm...to DL the trial editioin or to wait until my copy gets here that's already in the mail...that is the question...  |
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May 23, 2005, 10:02 PM
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Actually i just got my one in the mail BECOUSE they don't offer a download version.
that was about a weak ago tho...
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May 23, 2005, 11:00 PM
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I have been using the official latest build dating May 7th, thats the non BETA. The OS doesn’t support Virtual Drive mounting, so Alcohol 120%, Daemon Tools and any other mounting application won’t work.
The internet explorer comes in two formats 64bit and 32bit. I have been unable to install Flash on either version. Most games work though; I am going to wait till 64bit apps are produced alongside 32bit. Using a 64bit platform with 32bit apps dominating the 64bit ones doesn’t make sense to me.
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May 23, 2005, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Warpy
I have been using the official latest build dating May 7th, thats the non BETA. The OS doesn’t support Virtual Drive mounting, so Alcohol 120%, Daemon Tools and any other mounting application won’t work.
The internet explorer comes in two formats 64bit and 32bit. I have been unable to install Flash on either version. Most games work though; I am going to wait till 64bit apps are produced alongside 32bit. Using a 64bit platform with 32bit apps dominating the 64bit ones doesn’t make sense to me.
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you relise that those "virtual devices"are useing a "32bit virtual device drivers".
So that why it won't work only 64bit drivers are only supported by the OS.
Last edited by The_Neon_Cowboy; May 25, 2005 at 12:30 AM.
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May 24, 2005, 12:42 AM
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stupid game componys why dont they make 64bit and 32bit game versions (two different exe`s)
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May 24, 2005, 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by The_Neon_Cowboy
you relisedthat virtaul devices for thier useing a 32bit device drivers for that.
So that why it won't work 64bit drivers are only supported by the OS.
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I haven't a clue what your comment means. Please repost in English. |
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May 24, 2005, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Warpy
I haven't a clue what your comment means. Please repost in English.
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Those tools that you listed for virtual drives are using 32bit drivers, thus can not be used in XP x64 OS. You have to wait til 64 bit drivers come out. |
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May 24, 2005, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by AlternateVirus
Those tools that you listed for virtual drives are using 32bit drivers, thus can not be used in XP x64 OS. You have to wait til 64 bit drivers come out.
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That's right. I am fortunate enough to have jumped on the boat when the beta testing for Daemon Tools v4 which supports 64bit was open. The new release which I have no idea when its due works very well under 64bit. Thanks for the reminder about 32bit not working with 64bit though.  |
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May 25, 2005, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ut2k4wikichici
stupid game componys why dont they make 64bit and 32bit game versions (two different exe`s)
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If only it was that easy..... |
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