Upgrade to Windows XP Professional x64 Edition from Windows XP Professional (32-bit)

Vikingod · Apr 25, 2005, 08:37 AM

Purchasing technology can be frustrating—the minute you buy something, the new version becomes available. We understand this frustration and have created a program in cooperation with our partners to help alleviate it.

The Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Technology Advancement Program enables customers who have purchased Windows XP Professional (32-bit) to exchange it for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. You will need to have an x64 processor (the AMD Athlon 64, AMD Opteron, Intel Pentium 4 with EM64T, or Intel Xeon with EM64T) to run the new software.

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bananaman · Apr 25, 2005, 08:55 AM

wonder if i can upgrade to anything with home edition ?

Shaga · Apr 25, 2005, 09:05 AM

This is kind of old news, I knew this couple months ago already, but good timing on your post tho

Vikingod · Apr 25, 2005, 09:20 AM

Yeah, I thought with it being released today, this might spark some interest.

Necrosis · Apr 25, 2005, 10:39 AM

If they let you upgrade from Home /w a bit of cash thrown in wouldn't bother me too much. However, I think it's pretty piss poor if I have to buy it out right.

Mr cairo · Apr 25, 2005, 11:25 AM

No good for us OEM users either if im reading that right ... must have bought a PC with windows Preinstalled

Driver 7 · Apr 25, 2005, 11:32 AM

This however is only who have purchased a PC with WindowsXP Pre Installed on it durring a specific time line. This is from the next page after the link for trading XP.

"Technology Advancement Program Eligibility

In order to be eligible to receive Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition, your computer must have been ordered between March 31, 2003 and July 31, 2005 with Microsoft Windows® XP Pro (32 Bit) preinstalled."

I would imagine to trade in a copy of XP that was purchased by itself they will require that people mail there copy to them.

DarkAngel93 · Apr 25, 2005, 11:32 AM

I will have to agree, I bought my emachine A64 3000+ a year ago, and it came with home edition. To only support Pro is Microsofts way of not loosing alot of money. Most, if not all systems in retail ship Home Edition. The only time I see pro offered is when ordering Dells for my company, and some enthusiast vendors.

OldBuzzard · Apr 25, 2005, 01:28 PM

Yep, it looks like those of us that built our own systems are left on the outside looking in

DarkFoss · Apr 25, 2005, 02:05 PM

Actually on the first page it says;

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If you built your PC yourself or have purchased it through a system builder, you can make the exchange through the link to the right

I'm not too concerned with it. So far driver and apps support is slim. I'm not about to go and trade away my fully functional 32 bit pro license for one that may not even be fully supported by the July 31 deadline. Especially since there will be inevitable glitches/incompatable programs, like will Alc 120% work? Plus I'd rather install the pro edition on my daughter's comp when and if I deside to upgrade Os's. For now atleast I'll stick with 32 bit stbility in Windows and get my 64 bit fix in Linux.

OldBuzzard · Apr 25, 2005, 03:21 PM

Thanks DarkFoss, I missed that the first time I read that

Losing the license is a bummer tho. I was wanting to multi-boot. Oh well, guess I can have #1 son pickup another 'Student Edition' from the local University, and 'trade that one in'

The_Neon_Cowboy · Apr 25, 2005, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bananaman

wonder if i can upgrade to anything with home edition ?

Home= no free upgrade

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkFoss

Actually on the first page it says;

I'm not too concerned with it. So far driver and apps support is slim. I'm not about to go and trade away my fully functional 32 bit pro license for one that may not even be fully supported by the July 31 deadline. Especially since there will be inevitable glitches/incompatable programs, like will Alc 120% work? Plus I'd rather install the pro edition on my daughter's comp when and if I deside to upgrade Os's. For now atleast I'll stick with 32 bit stbility in Windows and get my 64 bit fix in Linux.

So if we built our own we are still ok claiming this....
Dude it's backwrd compatable with 32bit programs and with like 0% perf loss.....

wonder if an accademic CD will work

EDIT:
Nope said the ID was invalid

@/2ct!< · Apr 25, 2005, 06:54 PM

wait, why is it asking for credit cards?!?!
edit doh, its for s/h duh. Anyway, if i can get it now I think I will just to have on hand, even if i dont install it right away

The_Neon_Cowboy · Apr 26, 2005, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by @/2ct!<

wait, why is it asking for credit cards?!?!
edit doh, its for s/h duh. Anyway, if i can get it now I think I will just to have on hand, even if i dont install it right away

No download....MS want's $12.95 S/H !!!, the trial CD is free and like $6.95 shiping

so thier chargieing you about $5 for the trail and about $12 for the real deal upgrade...

so much for "free"

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Driver 7 Discombobulated NVidiot Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC - CANADA Posts: 1,015 Rep Power: 0	This however is only who have purchased a PC with WindowsXP Pre Installed on it durring a specific time line. This is from the next page after the link for trading XP. "Technology Advancement Program Eligibility In order to be eligible to receive Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition, your computer must have been ordered between March 31, 2003 and July 31, 2005 with Microsoft Windows® XP Pro (32 Bit) preinstalled." I would imagine to trade in a copy of XP that was purchased by itself they will require that people mail there copy to them. __________________ [COLOR=Black]Asus A8N Deluxe SLI, AMD64 4200 X2 Dual Core, 2x 6800's, Corsair TwinX PC4000 DDR500, Yamaha F1 cdrw, Soundblaster Audigy 2, 2 SATA 120 gig Maxtor HD's, Raid 0 array, Altec Lancing 5.1 Surround Speakers, Thermaltake Xaser III Case, Stealth 470w Power supply, 21.3" Samsung widescreen, MX1000 Lazer mouse.[/COLOR]

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Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,149 Rep Power: 85 System Specs	Upgrade to Windows XP Professional x64 Edition from Windows XP Professional (32-bit) Purchasing technology can be frustrating—the minute you buy something, the new version becomes available. We understand this frustration and have created a program in cooperation with our partners to help alleviate it. The Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Technology Advancement Program enables customers who have purchased Windows XP Professional (32-bit) to exchange it for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. You will need to have an x64 processor (the AMD Athlon 64, AMD Opteron, Intel Pentium 4 with EM64T, or Intel Xeon with EM64T) to run the new software. More Information __________________ *How You Can Help DriverHeaven By Using Digg* Last edited by redsolar; Apr 25, 2005 at 10:19 AM.

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DarkAngel93 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 103 Rep Power: 0	I will have to agree, I bought my emachine A64 3000+ a year ago, and it came with home edition. To only support Pro is Microsofts way of not loosing alot of money. Most, if not all systems in retail ship Home Edition. The only time I see pro offered is when ordering Dells for my company, and some enthusiast vendors. __________________ "I have something to say: it's better to burn out than to fade away!" - the Kurgan

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OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek? Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 2,225 Rep Power: 83 System Specs	Yep, it looks like those of us that built our own systems are left on the outside looking in __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

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OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek? Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 2,225 Rep Power: 83 System Specs	Thanks DarkFoss, I missed that the first time I read that Losing the license is a bummer tho. I was wanting to multi-boot. Oh well, guess I can have #1 son pickup another 'Student Edition' from the local University, and 'trade that one in' __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

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@/2ct!< DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Not Vegas, anymore :( Posts: 1,384 Rep Power: 0	wait, why is it asking for credit cards?!?! edit doh, its for s/h duh. Anyway, if i can get it now I think I will just to have on hand, even if i dont install it right away __________________