So I've got a new hard drive, which I was able to install 32-bit XP on with no problem. My plan is to dual-boot with 64-bit XP (as I have 8 gigs of memory and a 64-bit processor), but it's not working.
When I try to install x64 it does the usual thing where it loads up drivers and controllers, but then when it says it's starting windows it reboots my machine before getting to the actual installation.
Anyone seen this before?
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Anonymous2008-09-21 5:24
What installation?
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Anonymous2008-09-21 21:02
It reboots just before the section of the installation where you select the partition to install to.
Why the fuck would you want to dual-boot two versions of Windows? If you're going to dual-boot, install at least one real OS.
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Anonymous2008-09-24 2:26
Just back up your shit and install the 64-bit version. 32-bit xp is not going to recognize the additional RAM, nor does it have any benefits over the 64-bit version.
>>5 64-bit OS's support 32-bit applications. But not 32-bit drivers.
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Anonymous2008-09-24 20:36
If you're looking to use a 64-bit OS, I would really suggest using vista instead of XP. I used XP x64 for about 6 months, and got completely fed up with it. I've been using 64-bit Vista for about 3 months, and I totally love it. There's so much more driver support (if you're using newer hardware), and the 32-bit application support is far superior.
Plus, If you're using the machine for gaming, legit dx10 is a plus.