Anyone running Windows XP 64bit ?

Detonator · Nov 11, 2005

Has anyone here tried running Windows XP 64bit ?

Any feedback on it ?

tomhaden · Nov 11, 2005

No need for a 64 bit desktop; just yet.

In a couple of years when Vista is released, the world will be ready for 64 bits.

But right now, with lack of drivers and compatibility, it is meant only for hardcore geeks and developers.

SmoothTraderFX · Nov 11, 2005

Right, the technology might be mature, but all the environment surronded is not mature. For now it doesn't pay for your effort.

bigsid · Nov 12, 2005

I'm running Windows 64 and overall it is excellent. One problem: I can't find a java component to run so java based programs will not run on the system,yet. Cybertrader runs great.

dcraig · Nov 12, 2005

Quote from bigsid:

I'm running Windows 64 and overall it is excellent. One problem: I can't find a java component to run so java based programs will not run on the system,yet. Cybertrader runs great.

There is a Windows 64bit JRE on the SUN java download page.

Detonator · Nov 12, 2005

Quote from bigsid:

I'm running Windows 64 and overall it is excellent. One problem: I can't find a java component to run so java based programs will not run on the system,yet. Cybertrader runs great.

Could you tell me first hand what are some of the improvements you notice ?

Do simple things like the web browser run faster ?

CoolTrader · Nov 12, 2005

Does the 32-bit drivers for printer and broadband modem work with 64-bit OS? Thanks.

bigsid · Nov 12, 2005

I went to HP website for workaround on d135 printer, works great.

Wireless modem mot 51c had no problems at all

bigsid · Nov 12, 2005

Quote from bigsid:

I'm running Windows 64 and overall it is excellent. One problem: I can't find a java component to run so java based programs will not run on the system,yet. Cybertrader runs great.
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There is a Windows 64bit JRE on the SUN java download page.

I went to java website and downloaded the JRE 5, the only one that seems to support XP Pro 64. It doesn't seem to work for trader chat on cybertrader or command center on Ameritrade. They both require 1.4.xx

bigsid · Nov 12, 2005

Could you tell me first hand what are some of the improvements you notice ?

Do simple things like the web browser run faster ?

Overall performance is similar to XP Pro 32 but multitasking is better for CPU utilization, but I'm sure a large part of that is due to running AMD 64 X2.