If you're updating a 64-bit machine (substantially less likely, coming from Windows XP), grab the 64-bit tool. I just let these tools download to my Downloads folder and then executed them.

“Anyone else remember Windows XP 64-Bit Edition for 64-Bit Extended Systems? Just rolls off the tongue,” he joked. Anyone else remember the 2007 Microsoft Office System?

My question is what are the drawbacks of running the 32-bit version of Windows XP on dual quad-core Xeon processors? Will the OS be able to utilize the 4-cores in both processor?

With the Windows XP launch on Oct. 25, Microsoft will complete the client half of its 64-bit computing equation.

Since Windows XP Pro 64-Bit was released, there has been a lot of speculation of whether it would help current gaming or anything else in general. I put both versions of the OS through a round of ...

This version of Windows XP 64-Bit Edition is the latest in Microsoft’s continuing efforts to deliver industry-leading innovation at an excellent price-to-performance ratio.

VirtualBox is flexible enough to handle many types of 32-bit and 64-bit configurations. If you need to run a 32-bit version of XP in a 64-bit host, you can do that without any problems.