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if i install the 64 bit trial edition will i have to re-install xp after the
180 days is up, or will it automatically return to the xp.
also will i have to back up my current config as i only have xp home edition.
I am in the UK, and 64 bit isn't available over here yet as a full O/S, yet
does anyone know when it will be available?
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You will have to re-install xp. I would recommend highly that you dual
boot in the interim if you have any doubts, and you should. There will
never be a full (retail), just a full (OEM)
You can use the Files and Transfer wizard to backup your current
configuration. Or use a backup to image the whole system.

"TechKnow" <> wrote in message
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> if i install the 64 bit trial edition will i have to re-install xp after
> the
> 180 days is up, or will it automatically return to the xp.
> also will i have to back up my current config as i only have xp home
> edition.
> I am in the UK, and 64 bit isn't available over here yet as a full O/S,
> yet
> does anyone know when it will be available?
> --
> Ctrl+Alt+Del

Yes, you will have to reinstall Windows XP if don't get the full version
after the 180 days is up. If you do get XP x64, you do a repair upgrade from
the trial and retain your current settings and data you might have created
while using the the trial. What you could is is create a temporary partition
for XP x64, and install XP x64 while keeping back XP Home.
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"TechKnow" <> wrote in message
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> if i install the 64 bit trial edition will i have to re-install xp after
> the
> 180 days is up, or will it automatically return to the xp.
> also will i have to back up my current config as i only have xp home
> edition.
> I am in the UK, and 64 bit isn't available over here yet as a full O/S,
> yet
> does anyone know when it will be available?
> --
> Ctrl+Alt+Del

TechKnow wrote:
> if i install the 64 bit trial edition will i have to re-install xp after the
> 180 days is up, or will it automatically return to the xp.
> also will i have to back up my current config as i only have xp home edition.
>
/*Install X64 on a different partition so that you can have "dual boot"./
> I am in the UK, and 64 bit isn't available over here yet as a full O/S, yet
> does anyone know when it will be available?
>
/*In UK, there are many places where you can buy X64 OEM right now,
here are few places to check:
www.ebuyer.com
www.savastore.com
and many more if you spend time searching the web.
Good luck........
/

Careful -- you need the updated version of FSTW _before_ you get rid of your
old configuration.
http://msmvps.com/xperts64/archive/2.../02/65120.aspx

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John Barnes wrote:
> You will have to re-install xp. I would recommend highly that you dual
> boot in the interim if you have any doubts, and you should. There will
> never be a full (retail), just a full (OEM)
> You can use the Files and Transfer wizard to backup your current
> configuration. Or use a backup to image the whole system.
>
> "TechKnow" <> wrote in message
> news:34DA6C99-E373-4BDB-ADD0-...
>> if i install the 64 bit trial edition will i have to re-install xp after
>> the
>> 180 days is up, or will it automatically return to the xp.
>> also will i have to back up my current config as i only have xp home
>> edition.
>> I am in the UK, and 64 bit isn't available over here yet as a full O/S,
>> yet
>> does anyone know when it will be available?
>> --
>> Ctrl+Alt+Del