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Windows XP 64 bit

Lo-Lo
Lo-Lo Posts: 738 Forumite
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Hi all,
Does anyone know where I can pick up a new copy of XP 64 bit for a reasonable price please? On Amazon there's only one seller offering for £200! I'm unsure whether ebay is a sensible place to buy genuine software also.
Thank you!
:)

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  • John_Gray
    John_Gray Posts: 5,847 Forumite
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    XP 64-bit is about as rare as hens' teeth, and for good reason - almost no hardware manufacturer wrote any drivers for it.

    You might be able to find a second-hand PC with XP64, which could be cheaper than £200.

    But see first sentence!
  • wongataa
    wongataa Posts: 2,739 Forumite
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    Why do you want XP64? It isn't current and never enjoyed the best support. If you want a 64bit version of windows it is better to go for Windows 7 or 8.
  • NiftyDigits
    NiftyDigits Posts: 10,459 Forumite
    [QUOTE=wongataa;58092543]Why do you want XP64? It isn't current and never enjoyed the best support. If you want a 64bit version of windows it is better to go for Windows 7 or 8.[/QUOTE]

    Interested in the reply too. :)
  • Naf
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    wongataa wrote: »
    Why do you want XP64? It isn't current and never enjoyed the best support. If you want a 64bit version of windows it is better to go for Windows 7 or 8.
    NiftyDigits wrote: »
    Interested in the reply too. :)

    When I got my new PC my original plan was to use XP64 (mostly because I wasn't as used to 7 at the time). Its utter junk, no drivers - even something as simple as Avast Antivirus wouldn't install.

    OP: just get Win 7 64 bit.
    Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
    - Mark Twain
    Arguing with idiots is like playing chess with a pigeon: no matter how good you are at chess, its just going to knock over the pieces and strut around like its victorious.
  • Lo-Lo
    Lo-Lo Posts: 738 Forumite
    Thanks all - it's for OH - lots of pro audio software is on XP
  • DevCoder
    DevCoder Posts: 3,362 Forumite
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    Just get Windows 7 and run the programs in compatibility mode.
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