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Windows XP Professional x64 Edition review

5.8

Editors' Rating

Average

5.8

Members' Rating

Average

Typical price:Free

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

Average Member Rating

Average

4 Members have reviewed this product

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Anonymous

Anonymous

Not so bad

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8.0

Excellent


John Smith

John Smith

BAD!

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2.0

Terrible


Anonymous

Anonymous

It's going to be everywhere

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8.0

Excellent


Michael Kelleher

Michael Kelleher

Opteron drivers on install disc are dreadful (especially USB)

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5.0

Average


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