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Is it possible to install windows xp pro over top of windows x64 edition
....or perhaps use partion magic and partion the drive and have one half with
x64 and one with pro on it since realizing there are many things including
printer and web cam that dont have updated drivers for them ...Or just leave
the damn thing and buy a printer that has updated drivers for x64

If x64 does not meet all your needs, then a dual boot installation is
practical. Install 32 bit Win XP first, the install Win x64 afterwards.
If you're doing clean installs, you can partition the hard drive
during the install of 32 bit Win XP and just select the empty partition
when you install Win x64.

Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to install both on the same
partition - you will regret such a move! Win x64 and 32 bit Win XP use
'Program Files' differently; Win x64 puts only 64 bit program there and
32 bit program in 'Program Files (x86)' [I think that's correct].


Drvnguy wrote:
> Is it possible to install windows xp pro over top of windows x64 edition
> ...or perhaps use partion magic and partion the drive and have one half with
> x64 and one with pro on it since realizing there are many things including
> printer and web cam that dont have updated drivers for them ...Or just leave
> the damn thing and buy a printer that has updated drivers for x64
>
>

thanks for your thoughts ...
"Rick" <> wrote in message
news:...
> If x64 does not meet all your needs, then a dual boot installation is
> practical. Install 32 bit Win XP first, the install Win x64 afterwards.
> If you're doing clean installs, you can partition the hard drive during
> the install of 32 bit Win XP and just select the empty partition when you
> install Win x64.
>
> Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to install both on the same
> partition - you will regret such a move! Win x64 and 32 bit Win XP use
> 'Program Files' differently; Win x64 puts only 64 bit program there and 32
> bit program in 'Program Files (x86)' [I think that's correct].
>
>
> Drvnguy wrote:
>> Is it possible to install windows xp pro over top of windows x64 edition
>> ...or perhaps use partion magic and partion the drive and have one half
>> with x64 and one with pro on it since realizing there are many things
>> including printer and web cam that dont have updated drivers for them
>> ...Or just leave the damn thing and buy a printer that has updated
>> drivers for x64

There are lots of posts related to dual booting of x86 and x64. Suggest
the - dual boot install? Dated 7/14/2005 from Klaus. Read through the
posts. You can only replace your x64 with x86 by replacing it during the
install. Note Ricks warnings.


"Drvnguy" <> wrote in message
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> thanks for your thoughts ...
> "Rick" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> If x64 does not meet all your needs, then a dual boot installation is
>> practical. Install 32 bit Win XP first, the install Win x64 afterwards.
>> If you're doing clean installs, you can partition the hard drive during
>> the install of 32 bit Win XP and just select the empty partition when you
>> install Win x64.
>>
>> Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to install both on the same
>> partition - you will regret such a move! Win x64 and 32 bit Win XP use
>> 'Program Files' differently; Win x64 puts only 64 bit program there and
>> 32 bit program in 'Program Files (x86)' [I think that's correct].
>>
>>
>> Drvnguy wrote:
>>> Is it possible to install windows xp pro over top of windows x64 edition
>>> ...or perhaps use partion magic and partion the drive and have one half
>>> with x64 and one with pro on it since realizing there are many things
>>> including printer and web cam that dont have updated drivers for them
>>> ...Or just leave the damn thing and buy a printer that has updated
>>> drivers for x64
>
>

Dual boot can certainly be done -- read the newsgroup. It's been covered at
length. But ask yourself whether you really want to deal with that or whether
what you want is one or the other. Personally, I find that dual boot only
makes sense if the secondary boot is for test purposes only. I would wager
that the vast majority of those who have set up dual boot, don't use one or
the other of the boot choices more than 5% of the time. For that? I'd buy a
printer.

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Please, all replies to the newsgroup.
======================
Charlie.
http://www.msmvps.com/xperts64/


Drvnguy wrote:
> Is it possible to install windows xp pro over top of windows x64
> edition ...or perhaps use partion magic and partion the drive and
> have one half with x64 and one with pro on it since realizing there
> are many things including printer and web cam that dont have updated
> drivers for them ...Or just leave the damn thing and buy a printer
> that has updated drivers for x64

I agree that he will probably only use the second system a small part of the
time, and if the printer were the only thing, and x64 worked otherwise, that
would be the best move. However, if most client users go back to x86 the
installed base of x64 will be too small for not only the hardware, but
software vendors to care about it. As we know there is virtually no benefit
to x64 for client at this time. Even games are few and far between. But
they will come as will the other support, and for those with problems,
having a small x64 partition where those applications which will benefit can
be run will help keep things moving forward.


"Charlie Russel - MVP" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Dual boot can certainly be done -- read the newsgroup. It's been covered
> at length. But ask yourself whether you really want to deal with that or
> whether what you want is one or the other. Personally, I find that dual
> boot only makes sense if the secondary boot is for test purposes only. I
> would wager that the vast majority of those who have set up dual boot,
> don't use one or the other of the boot choices more than 5% of the time.
> For that? I'd buy a printer.
>
> --
> Please, all replies to the newsgroup.
> ======================
> Charlie.
> http://www.msmvps.com/xperts64/
>
>
> Drvnguy wrote:
>> Is it possible to install windows xp pro over top of windows x64
>> edition ...or perhaps use partion magic and partion the drive and
>> have one half with x64 and one with pro on it since realizing there
>> are many things including printer and web cam that dont have updated
>> drivers for them ...Or just leave the damn thing and buy a printer
>> that has updated drivers for x64
>
>

See, I think of it the other way -- why bother having a small x86 partition
just so you can print? You'll need a second copy of windows, which costs
almost as much as a printer would. I read his original as being almost
there, but strongly favouring the x64 side. Given the nuisance value and time
to get everything set up, etc, I'd just pop for a printer (or read our blogs
for the workarounds) and get on with business.

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Please, all replies to the newsgroup.
======================
Charlie.
http://www.msmvps.com/xperts64/


John Barnes wrote:
> I agree that he will probably only use the second system a small part
> of the time, and if the printer were the only thing, and x64 worked
> otherwise, that would be the best move. However, if most client
> users go back to x86 the installed base of x64 will be too small for
> not only the hardware, but software vendors to care about it. As we
> know there is virtually no benefit to x64 for client at this time. Even
> games are few and far between. But they will come as will the
> other support, and for those with problems, having a small x64
> partition where those applications which will benefit can be run will
> help keep things moving forward.
>
> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <> wrote in
> message news:...
>> Dual boot can certainly be done -- read the newsgroup. It's been
>> covered at length. But ask yourself whether you really want to deal
>> with that or whether what you want is one or the other. Personally,
>> I find that dual boot only makes sense if the secondary boot is for
>> test purposes only. I would wager that the vast majority of those
>> who have set up dual boot, don't use one or the other of the boot
>> choices more than 5% of the time. For that? I'd buy a printer.
>>
>> --
>> Please, all replies to the newsgroup.
>> ======================
>> Charlie.
>> http://www.msmvps.com/xperts64/
>>
>>
>> Drvnguy wrote:
>>> Is it possible to install windows xp pro over top of windows x64
>>> edition ...or perhaps use partion magic and partion the drive and
>>> have one half with x64 and one with pro on it since realizing there
>>> are many things including printer and web cam that dont have updated
>>> drivers for them ...Or just leave the damn thing and buy a printer
>>> that has updated drivers for x64

Ok Ok I will get a new printer perhaps an allin one with fax ,the wife keeps
asking me to get one ..
"Charlie Russel - MVP" <> wrote in message
news:...
> See, I think of it the other way -- why bother having a small x86
> partition just so you can print? You'll need a second copy of windows,
> which costs almost as much as a printer would. I read his original as
> being almost there, but strongly favouring the x64 side. Given the
> nuisance value and time to get everything set up, etc, I'd just pop for a
> printer (or read our blogs for the workarounds) and get on with business.
>
>
> --
> Please, all replies to the newsgroup.
> ======================
> Charlie.
> http://www.msmvps.com/xperts64/
>
>
> John Barnes wrote:
>> I agree that he will probably only use the second system a small part
>> of the time, and if the printer were the only thing, and x64 worked
>> otherwise, that would be the best move. However, if most client
>> users go back to x86 the installed base of x64 will be too small for
>> not only the hardware, but software vendors to care about it. As we
>> know there is virtually no benefit to x64 for client at this time. Even
>> games are few and far between. But they will come as will the
>> other support, and for those with problems, having a small x64
>> partition where those applications which will benefit can be run will
>> help keep things moving forward.
>>
>> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <> wrote in
>> message news:...
>>> Dual boot can certainly be done -- read the newsgroup. It's been
>>> covered at length. But ask yourself whether you really want to deal
>>> with that or whether what you want is one or the other. Personally,
>>> I find that dual boot only makes sense if the secondary boot is for
>>> test purposes only. I would wager that the vast majority of those
>>> who have set up dual boot, don't use one or the other of the boot
>>> choices more than 5% of the time. For that? I'd buy a printer.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Please, all replies to the newsgroup.
>>> ======================
>>> Charlie.
>>> http://www.msmvps.com/xperts64/
>>>
>>>
>>> Drvnguy wrote:
>>>> Is it possible to install windows xp pro over top of windows x64
>>>> edition ...or perhaps use partion magic and partion the drive and
>>>> have one half with x64 and one with pro on it since realizing there
>>>> are many things including printer and web cam that dont have updated
>>>> drivers for them ...Or just leave the damn thing and buy a printer
>>>> that has updated drivers for x64
>
>

Make sure it has drivers for ALL functions. So far most only support the
print function.


"Drvnguy" <> wrote in message
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> Ok Ok I will get a new printer perhaps an allin one with fax ,the wife
> keeps asking me to get one ..
> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> See, I think of it the other way -- why bother having a small x86
>> partition just so you can print? You'll need a second copy of windows,
>> which costs almost as much as a printer would. I read his original as
>> being almost there, but strongly favouring the x64 side. Given the
>> nuisance value and time to get everything set up, etc, I'd just pop for a
>> printer (or read our blogs for the workarounds) and get on with business.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Please, all replies to the newsgroup.
>> ======================
>> Charlie.
>> http://www.msmvps.com/xperts64/
>>
>>
>> John Barnes wrote:
>>> I agree that he will probably only use the second system a small part
>>> of the time, and if the printer were the only thing, and x64 worked
>>> otherwise, that would be the best move. However, if most client
>>> users go back to x86 the installed base of x64 will be too small for
>>> not only the hardware, but software vendors to care about it. As we
>>> know there is virtually no benefit to x64 for client at this time. Even
>>> games are few and far between. But they will come as will the
>>> other support, and for those with problems, having a small x64
>>> partition where those applications which will benefit can be run will
>>> help keep things moving forward.
>>>
>>> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <> wrote in
>>> message news:...
>>>> Dual boot can certainly be done -- read the newsgroup. It's been
>>>> covered at length. But ask yourself whether you really want to deal
>>>> with that or whether what you want is one or the other. Personally,
>>>> I find that dual boot only makes sense if the secondary boot is for
>>>> test purposes only. I would wager that the vast majority of those
>>>> who have set up dual boot, don't use one or the other of the boot
>>>> choices more than 5% of the time. For that? I'd buy a printer.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Please, all replies to the newsgroup.
>>>> ======================
>>>> Charlie.
>>>> http://www.msmvps.com/xperts64/
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Drvnguy wrote:
>>>>> Is it possible to install windows xp pro over top of windows x64
>>>>> edition ...or perhaps use partion magic and partion the drive and
>>>>> have one half with x64 and one with pro on it since realizing there
>>>>> are many things including printer and web cam that dont have updated
>>>>> drivers for them ...Or just leave the damn thing and buy a printer
>>>>> that has updated drivers for x64
>>
>>
>
>

I would definitely agree if printing were the only problem. In my case add
a decent scanner and 1/2 dozen programs that run @$350 and several I depend
on that can't be replaced yet, conveniently and work programs that don't
run - period - and you have no choice.


"Charlie Russel - MVP" <> wrote in message
news:...
> See, I think of it the other way -- why bother having a small x86
> partition just so you can print? You'll need a second copy of windows,
> which costs almost as much as a printer would. I read his original as
> being almost there, but strongly favouring the x64 side. Given the
> nuisance value and time to get everything set up, etc, I'd just pop for a
> printer (or read our blogs for the workarounds) and get on with business.
>
>
> --
> Please, all replies to the newsgroup.
> ======================
> Charlie.
> http://www.msmvps.com/xperts64/
>
>
> John Barnes wrote:
>> I agree that he will probably only use the second system a small part
>> of the time, and if the printer were the only thing, and x64 worked
>> otherwise, that would be the best move. However, if most client
>> users go back to x86 the installed base of x64 will be too small for
>> not only the hardware, but software vendors to care about it. As we
>> know there is virtually no benefit to x64 for client at this time. Even
>> games are few and far between. But they will come as will the
>> other support, and for those with problems, having a small x64
>> partition where those applications which will benefit can be run will
>> help keep things moving forward.
>>
>> "Charlie Russel - MVP" <> wrote in
>> message news:...
>>> Dual boot can certainly be done -- read the newsgroup. It's been
>>> covered at length. But ask yourself whether you really want to deal
>>> with that or whether what you want is one or the other. Personally,
>>> I find that dual boot only makes sense if the secondary boot is for
>>> test purposes only. I would wager that the vast majority of those
>>> who have set up dual boot, don't use one or the other of the boot
>>> choices more than 5% of the time. For that? I'd buy a printer.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Please, all replies to the newsgroup.
>>> ======================
>>> Charlie.
>>> http://www.msmvps.com/xperts64/
>>>
>>>
>>> Drvnguy wrote:
>>>> Is it possible to install windows xp pro over top of windows x64
>>>> edition ...or perhaps use partion magic and partion the drive and
>>>> have one half with x64 and one with pro on it since realizing there
>>>> are many things including printer and web cam that dont have updated
>>>> drivers for them ...Or just leave the damn thing and buy a printer
>>>> that has updated drivers for x64
>
>