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Windows XP Professional x64 Edition review

5.8

Editors' Rating

5.8

Members' Rating

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Verdict

Only software developers and high-end workstation users will see real benefits from Windows XP Professional x64 Edition; everyone else should stick with 32-bit Windows XP instead... Read Full Review.

Pros

Supports 128GB of physical memory
Offers the promise of speed boosts when coupled with matching 64-bit processors and software

Cons

Included Outlook Express and Windows Media Player remain 32-bit
Even the Windows Update service must be accessed using 32-bit Internet Explorer

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5.8

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4 Members have reviewed this product

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Anonymous

Not so bad

8.0

John Smith

BAD!

2.0

Anonymous

It's going to be everywhere

8.0

Michael Kelleher

Opteron drivers on install disc are dreadful (especially USB)

5.0

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So if you upgrade to XP SP3 you can't uninstall Internet Explorer, I'm quite sure I'm having a Deja-vu feeling about MS preventing people from uninstalling Internet Explorer in other Windows products.