WinXPpro 64-bit - Compatibility Checker?

>
> "Josef Gonko" <josef.gonko@co.anoka.mn.us> wrote in message
> news:OdmR5aLMFHA.656@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...

>> Does MS have a date that the full retail version will be available?? No
>> laughing either. Just curious.
>>
>> I am ESPECIALLY interested in learning about a "compatibility checker"
>> for
>> all my hardware components in order to learn if MS has 64-bit drivers
>> developed for my board and peripherals!!
>>
>> It is my understanding that I can make the move to WinXPpro 64-bit as
>> long
>> as I have the 64-bit drivers. Then, 32-bit apps should work with no
>> problem, right?
>>
>> Thanks for any info!
>> Joe
>>
>>

> Windows XP Professional x64 Edition goes Gold (RTM) on 28 March 2005. The
> OEM release will be sometime in April.
>
> In order to install, you need either an AMD64 (much preferred) or Intel
> EM64T (much less preferred) processor.
>
> You will need 64 bit drivers for you motherboard, chipset, audio card,
> video card, NIC/Modem, etc.
> As for peripherals, it really is hit and miss. I don't expect to see 64
> bit support for most "older" hardware.
> Drivers are up to the manufacturers to produce.
>
> x64 offers full legacy support, meaning that the 64 bit OS can run both
> 32- and 64-bit programs.
>
> One of the best sites for information is www.planetamd64.com. Be sure to
> register and visit the downloads section.
>
> There is a newsgroup dedicated to the OS. The server is
> privatenews.microsoft.com and the newsgroup is
> microsoft.private.windowsserver_64bit (despite it's title it is also for
> the x64 edition of Windows XP).
>
> Bobby
>
>

> Bobby,
>
> Those dates are no longer correct.
> --
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike
> --
> Mike Brannigan [Microsoft]
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> rights
>
> Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions, please use these
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>
> "NoNoBadDog!" <mypants_bjsledgeATpixi.com> wrote in message
> news:%23fzVAAMMFHA.2464@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...

>>
>> "Josef Gonko" <josef.gonko@co.anoka.mn.us> wrote in message
>> news:OdmR5aLMFHA.656@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...

>>> Does MS have a date that the full retail version will be available?? No
>>> laughing either. Just curious.
>>>
>>> I am ESPECIALLY interested in learning about a "compatibility checker"
>>> for
>>> all my hardware components in order to learn if MS has 64-bit drivers
>>> developed for my board and peripherals!!
>>>
>>> It is my understanding that I can make the move to WinXPpro 64-bit as
>>> long
>>> as I have the 64-bit drivers. Then, 32-bit apps should work with no
>>> problem, right?
>>>
>>> Thanks for any info!
>>> Joe
>>>
>>>

>> Windows XP Professional x64 Edition goes Gold (RTM) on 28 March 2005.
>> The OEM release will be sometime in April.
>>
>> In order to install, you need either an AMD64 (much preferred) or Intel
>> EM64T (much less preferred) processor.
>>
>> You will need 64 bit drivers for you motherboard, chipset, audio card,
>> video card, NIC/Modem, etc.
>> As for peripherals, it really is hit and miss. I don't expect to see 64
>> bit support for most "older" hardware.
>> Drivers are up to the manufacturers to produce.
>>
>> x64 offers full legacy support, meaning that the 64 bit OS can run both
>> 32- and 64-bit programs.
>>
>> One of the best sites for information is www.planetamd64.com. Be sure to
>> register and visit the downloads section.
>>
>> There is a newsgroup dedicated to the OS. The server is
>> privatenews.microsoft.com and the newsgroup is
>> microsoft.private.windowsserver_64bit (despite it's title it is also for
>> the x64 edition of Windows XP).
>>
>> Bobby
>>
>>

>
>

> Mike;
>
> What are the new dates?
>
> Bobby
>
> "Mike Brannigan [MSFT]" <mikebran@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:%23AHqtvNMFHA.656@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...

> > Bobby,
> >
> > Those dates are no longer correct.
> > --
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Mike
> > --
> > Mike Brannigan [Microsoft]
> >
> > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> > rights
> >
> > Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions, please use these
> > newsgroups
> >
> > "NoNoBadDog!" <mypants_bjsledgeATpixi.com> wrote in message
> > news:%23fzVAAMMFHA.2464@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...

> >>
> >> "Josef Gonko" <josef.gonko@co.anoka.mn.us> wrote in message
> >> news:OdmR5aLMFHA.656@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> >>> Does MS have a date that the full retail version will be available??

> >>> laughing either. Just curious.
> >>>
> >>> I am ESPECIALLY interested in learning about a "compatibility checker"
> >>> for
> >>> all my hardware components in order to learn if MS has 64-bit drivers
> >>> developed for my board and peripherals!!
> >>>
> >>> It is my understanding that I can make the move to WinXPpro 64-bit as
> >>> long
> >>> as I have the 64-bit drivers. Then, 32-bit apps should work with no
> >>> problem, right?
> >>>
> >>> Thanks for any info!
> >>> Joe
> >>>
> >>>
> >> Windows XP Professional x64 Edition goes Gold (RTM) on 28 March 2005.
> >> The OEM release will be sometime in April.
> >>
> >> In order to install, you need either an AMD64 (much preferred) or Intel
> >> EM64T (much less preferred) processor.
> >>
> >> You will need 64 bit drivers for you motherboard, chipset, audio card,
> >> video card, NIC/Modem, etc.
> >> As for peripherals, it really is hit and miss. I don't expect to see

> >> bit support for most "older" hardware.
> >> Drivers are up to the manufacturers to produce.
> >>
> >> x64 offers full legacy support, meaning that the 64 bit OS can run both
> >> 32- and 64-bit programs.
> >>
> >> One of the best sites for information is www.planetamd64.com. Be sure

> >> register and visit the downloads section.
> >>
> >> There is a newsgroup dedicated to the OS. The server is
> >> privatenews.microsoft.com and the newsgroup is
> >> microsoft.private.windowsserver_64bit (despite it's title it is also

> >> the x64 edition of Windows XP).
> >>
> >> Bobby
> >>
> >>

> >
> >

>
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