nightfox_pc_asst
13-May-2005, 02:53 AM
How to obtain Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition is only available from Microsoft manufacturer partners—such as Dell, HP, and IBM—as part of a new computer. There isn't a stand-alone retail version. System builders will offer the new version of the OS with new systems or, for customers who build their own computers, with a qualifying hardware purchase. An MSDN version is available to developers. (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/howtobuy/default.mspx)
If you've already bought x64-capable hardware that you're using to run 32-bit Windows XP Professional, you'll have the option to trade in that copy of Windows XP Professional for a copy of Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Check the Technology Advancement Program (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/upgrade/default.mspx) to find more information about this program.
Whatever version of Windows XP Professional x64 Edition you use, however, it will only be available as a fresh install. There is no provision for an upgrade from Windows XP Professional. If you're running Windows XP Home Edition and have x64 hardware, you can move to Windows XP Professional x64 Edition when it's available. But you'll need to upgrade from Windows XP Home Edition to Windows XP Professional Edition first.
Editors note:
MS really gets me mad with this one...Why should I purchase a copy of Pro for $199 then have to pay for shipping and handling just to get a x64 bit version!! Damn MS.
Nightfox PC Asst
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition is only available from Microsoft manufacturer partners—such as Dell, HP, and IBM—as part of a new computer. There isn't a stand-alone retail version. System builders will offer the new version of the OS with new systems or, for customers who build their own computers, with a qualifying hardware purchase. An MSDN version is available to developers. (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/howtobuy/default.mspx)
If you've already bought x64-capable hardware that you're using to run 32-bit Windows XP Professional, you'll have the option to trade in that copy of Windows XP Professional for a copy of Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Check the Technology Advancement Program (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/upgrade/default.mspx) to find more information about this program.
Whatever version of Windows XP Professional x64 Edition you use, however, it will only be available as a fresh install. There is no provision for an upgrade from Windows XP Professional. If you're running Windows XP Home Edition and have x64 hardware, you can move to Windows XP Professional x64 Edition when it's available. But you'll need to upgrade from Windows XP Home Edition to Windows XP Professional Edition first.
Editors note:
MS really gets me mad with this one...Why should I purchase a copy of Pro for $199 then have to pay for shipping and handling just to get a x64 bit version!! Damn MS.
Nightfox PC Asst