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I'm considering building a new PC, the 2nd I have built (last one is
about 5 years old). Although I have copies of XP Prom & Home & like the
OS, I guess it's time to move on, since MS will not support XP much
longer. The PC will be used mostly for internet & HTPC (have an HDMI
connection to a remote plasma TV, with a wireless keyboard in that
room), with occasional word processing. My concerns:
1) My current OS is 32 bit XP (dual boot, 1 home, 1 pro) but I am
wondering if I should get 64 bit for the new build. My main concern is
software compatibility.
2) For the uses described, is there much difference between Win 7 Home &
Pro?
3) Is it possible to dual boot Win 7 w/XP? I see Win 7 Pro offers "XP
Mode". Is this to run software only configured for XP?
My build will be around a ASUS Sabertooth X58 LGA 1366 Intel X58 MOBO
with 8 gig of ram.
Comments/input?
TIA
Dan
about 5 years old). Although I have copies of XP Prom & Home & like the
OS, I guess it's time to move on, since MS will not support XP much
longer. The PC will be used mostly for internet & HTPC (have an HDMI
connection to a remote plasma TV, with a wireless keyboard in that
room), with occasional word processing. My concerns:
1) My current OS is 32 bit XP (dual boot, 1 home, 1 pro) but I am
wondering if I should get 64 bit for the new build. My main concern is
software compatibility.
2) For the uses described, is there much difference between Win 7 Home &
Pro?
3) Is it possible to dual boot Win 7 w/XP? I see Win 7 Pro offers "XP
Mode". Is this to run software only configured for XP?
My build will be around a ASUS Sabertooth X58 LGA 1366 Intel X58 MOBO
with 8 gig of ram.
Comments/input?
TIA
Dan