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December 14th, 2007, 18:37 GMT · By

64-Bit Windows XP Service Pack 3?

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Just in case that you were holding your breath while waiting for Service Pack 3 for Windows XP on 64-bit architectures, you can now exhale. No, the service pack is not here. And the fact of the matter is that it's going to be quite a wait until Microsoft will deliver an
equivalent to SP3 for x64 XP. The Redmond company is currently cooking the third and final service pack for Windows XP, but just the 32-bit version of the operating system, the one made available all the way back in 2001. Users should not expect the Redmond company to release SP3 for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition by mid 2008, because that will definitely not be the case.

Microsoft gave official confirmation of this in the Overview of Windows XP Service Pack 3 whitepaper: "Windows XP SP3 is for x86 editions of Windows XP only." Now, the truth is that 32-bit XP and 64-bit XP are separate products made available four years apart, as Microsoft released Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition in April 2005, after Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (March 2005) and Windows XP Service Pack 2 (August 2004).

And on top of this, the company has just introduced the second service pack for Windows Server 2003, also updating x64 XP. "The x64 editions of Windows XP were serviced by Windows Server 2003 SP2", Microsoft added in the Overview of Windows XP Service Pack 3. In March 2007, Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 was released for download, addressing the following operating systems: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows Storage Server R2, Windows Unified Data Storage Server, Windows Compute Cluster Server, Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2, and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.

In June 2007, Microsoft dropped Windows Server 2003 SP2 via Automatic Updates. But this does not mean that Microsoft will not end up delivering another service pack for x64 XP, although all the company has to say on a potential deadline is that it is still to be determined, according to an excerpt from the Windows Service Pack Road Map web page.
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Comment #1 by: sujit on 15 Dec 2007, 23:46 UTC reply to this comment

thanks softpedia................


Comment #2 by: azs on 29 Feb 2008, 18:27 UTC reply to this comment

Would be kinda nice if I could even find the product in the windows marketplace. They stopped listing XP x64, so I can't by a code for the trial I've been running for the last couple months.


Comment #3 by: dave on 01 Apr 2008, 20:21 UTC reply to this comment

i personally like my xp64 system. i personally find it more stable than the 32bit version, except for a few mminor software/hardware compatibility issues, but for the programs I actually need, it is perfect.

but as i mentioned on a MS forum way long ago, it'd be nice if sp3 included MCE functionality to the OS for those of us who have a more stable environment than with Vista (1mo crash rating: vista ultimate x 40 | xp32 & 64 bit x 8).

so yeah, MCE functionality on SP3 would be awesome with the now stable MSXPOS.


Comment #4 by: skizofrone on 14 May 2008, 09:12 UTC reply to this comment

XP64 is my lovely operating system. With this operating system, my machines work more powerful. It's so amazing.

But i have a little problem about this operating system. 2 months ago while I operated my computer, suddenly all of my device is not detected this problem starts from my onboard sound while I playing game my sound is disappear. And when I check my device manager, all of my device are lost, it's empty.

And then, I repair my XP64 operating system and clear my problem. So, what's going on with this XP64, is this one of XP64 bug?

My computer specs:
Intel Pentium D 2.8 Ghz
Motherboard PCCHIPS P23G (onboard sound Realteck AC'97)
NVidia GeForce 6200A
Apacer (2x)
Harddisk Seagate 80Gb

Comment #4.1 by: Duey on 13 Dec 2010, 19:31 GMT

It's not a 64bit problem... It's XP. XP is weak. Get a real OS. Use Vista or even better, Windows 7.

Comment #4.2 by: Pimp Trizkit on 16 Dec 2010, 10:42 GMT

What a way to necro a thread just to flame someone, goog job there Duey. Glad to see your keeping it real... real annoying. And by they way the post you commented on was in 2008, BEFORE windows 7 was released.


Comment #5 by: Ato on 15 May 2008, 14:12 UTC reply to this comment

64bit XP pro is far more user friendly than Vista 64bit Ultimate.
Pity about being unable to install some early 32bit apps (I understand it's what is called a 16bit stub issue) so a vast collection of Alert Bookmarks is lost, as well as several other apps.
Sound did disappear after an update, but found a 64bit driver was meeded and that fixed it. Serious gripe about 64bit XP and Vista is lack of OEM drivers for some hardware, the MS ones are non existant or crippled. So my Epson printer has no custom paper size capability or ink monitoring, my Zydas USB wireless adapter has no driver, LaserWriter keeps stalling with offending command message. Otherwise I like XP64, and am not sure what issues SP3 if it becomes available would fix, other than perhaps enable some 32bit apps to install, they installed fine on my previous 32bit XP.

Comment #5.1 by: Syed on 26 Jul 2011, 07:29 GMT

Where do u get windows xp service pack 3 for 64bit, coz i am trying but i could not able to find anywhere... so please give me the link


Comment #6 by: Berkeley Fisher on 17 Jul 2008, 06:56 UTC reply to this comment

XP64 is by far the best operating system out there. Its just unfortunate that 64-bit support is hard to come by these days (although its gradually getting better!) XP64 gives lots of advantages not immediately apearent other than the increased memory limit, and its just cool to be able to say HEY! Im running 64-bit XP!

Its just too bad that microsoft's efforts are largely focused at Vista and Vista 64. Vista should have been an optional add-on for XP! Better yet, with a custom install. Personally, I like DX10, but I could go without everything else.


Comment #7 by: Dnegel on 22 Jul 2008, 18:11 UTC reply to this comment

SP3 for Windows XP x64 = SP3 for Windows Server 2003, because Windows XP x64 is based on Windows Server 2003 and not on Windows XP 32bits... There's no equivalent between SP1 for x86 and SP1 x64, and that is the same for other SP. The 64bits version of Windows XP does not need another Service Pack.
There's no reason to say "64bits version of WinXP doesn't have the same advantages than 32bits one because it doesn't have the last SP"...


Comment #8 by: Kirk Bannister on 05 Sep 2008, 01:33 UTC reply to this comment

I have been using windows XP x64 for the last 2 years, and since the release of SP2 for it, it now runs much more stable and smoothly than it did on SP1. Companies like creative, and nvidia and other companies have started to make drivers for the operating system, and it works like a dream. I get the odd game that doesnt work on it, but most of them do. So I really dont care if they bring out another Service pack for XP x64, cause it works great now. Just seeing the Problems with XP sp3 for x86 systems I dont think it is worth having all that crap in XP that was implemented in Vista, as it has caused alot of problems like the black hole router detection will cause the routers to crash, and Windows live messenger wont install on SP3, you have to install it on SP2 before installing SP3. So in regards to that I will stick with Windows XP x64 edition.

Here is my computer make up:
AMD quad FX-74
L1N64 SLI - WS
8 GIGS RAM
dual 9800 GTX 512MB video Cards
Mirror Raid 150GB Raptor Drives
6 - 1TB Hard Drives
2 Blue Ray DVD burner/Drives SATA
1 Standard DVD burner drive SATA
Creative Fatality Sound Card
I use a specially Built Cooling system to keep the entire thing cool, works like an Air conditioner


Comment #9 by: Les Lees on 11 Dec 2008, 20:09 UTC reply to this comment

I too plumbed for XP 64, after reading many reviews about them both.

It seems like Vista is full of bells and whistles most people don't use, so for a pure workhorse I'm hoping XP64 will do the trick. It certaily seems to be working well so far, plus I've also gone for all the Open Office applications, and then to replace Outlook I've downloaded Thunderbird.

So far, all is looking good...except for my wirelees network adaptor :( ... but I'll keep you posted.


Comment #10 by: Tim on 18 Dec 2008, 02:55 UTC reply to this comment

Did you ever find a solution to be able to use Alert Bookmarks with 64 bit? If so, how? lDo you know of any way that I can download all of the URL that I have saved of the years with Alert?

Is there another bookmark similar to Alert that you may have fouund.

Thanks
Tim - Atlanta GA


Comment #11 by: me on 17 Jan 2009, 20:10 UTC reply to this comment

I love my Windows XP x64 its uber fast, much better then Vista or Windows 7.


Comment #12 by: RafG on 21 Jan 2009, 14:43 UTC reply to this comment

Im using Windows XP 64bit , true is like knowing its 64bit makes it 64bit feel , theres completly no difference and its bit lesser compatible than normal version. Not like im moving to 32bit, but for these who have 32bit dont have to worry, u cant see difference over 64bit (only 3gb memory limit+).
I hope * Microsoft make Windows 7 64bit as main line.


Comment #13 by: THE PLANET EARTH on 26 Jan 2009, 02:10 UTC reply to this comment

Windows Xp 64bit is so light on resources why make a windows 7 when they could just make 64bit Xp Main stream

Comment #13.1 by: crOss on 14 May 2009, 02:21 GMT

Your absolutely right... why go to all the trouble making windows 7? why not just perfect XP x64

Comment #13.2 by: Psymon on 01 Sep 2010, 14:36 GMT

I totally agree.. XP x64 is lightning and almost flawless :)

Comment #13.3 by: Duey on 13 Dec 2010, 19:33 GMT

Are you kidding? Vista and Windows both run circles around XP. 32or 64bit!


Comment #14 by: Bert on 02 Mar 2009, 04:16 UTC reply to this comment

I've been running XP x64 for almost two years and absolutely love it. There is the occasional glitch due to incompatibility but other than that its solid as a rock. Not to mention the ability to run x64 programs is a real plus.


Comment #15 by: alien on 08 Oct 2009, 03:18 UTC reply to this comment

i have xp 64 bit and works great for me and all my games i would stick and will be sticking with this software for well untill i see windows 7 develop and become copatable with the for ever growing librey of software out there and games , games for me is my main thing ,ok i here other comments that if we are on sp2 on 64 bit its got to be as good as the 32 bit sp3 i can agree with that sum what ,but games like gta 4 need sp3 to be playing on xp , or sp1 on vista at least ..so thats a damb shame for us gamers on 64 bit xp with all this brains and i carnt even run gta4 becouse we carnt get access to a sp3 for 64 ..if any one can help let me no ....i also tryd a crack were u trick your xp to beleve it has sp3 ,it worked a little bit ,it shown up on system as sp3 ,,but gta 4 still dint run so guess making it look like and having the real thing , is a difrent thing all together ....help i need sp3 for xp 64 we need to run gta 4 .....


Comment #16 by: r37r0 on 20 Oct 2009, 15:19 UTC reply to this comment

I just installed xp x64 sp2 from a torrent; it was a all in 1 type deal that had a few dated patches and applications such as ff 3.0.1.

I upgraded all drivers to the x64 and been running relatively problem free. FireFox needed to update as it crashed - a lot, and I have seen 1 bsod claiming a memory management error, which I take blame for stress testing and the fact that 1gb of my ram has been left alone since I built my system in feb 09.

On the bright side, my Saphire ATi HD 4670 has been instantly reborn; with the xp x86 system I had no output to my TV via composite and this issue was resolved that and the gain of 1gb ram are enough to make me happy.

Like many said Vista is now out and 7 needs time before a migration; I'm in it for the raw horse power and convenient almost limitless software that is developed for MS over Linux.

my specs:
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+ 2.8GHz
4 GB RAM
ATI HD 4670

Comment #16.1 by: r37r0 on 20 Oct 2009, 22:18 GMT

Well, I have to say I used x64 for a day. What I thought was a result of my stress testing became a common occourence thru out the day I used XP x64. Save the fact that it did slap my vid card back into producing the fine 780x480 on a CRT-TV (no bad for a crt sitting 11 feet from me); I have prompty reverted to the XP x86 minimalist I have been since switching from NT (I held on to that for as long as I could too.)

To sum up my experience using winXP x64 I would or can only say seeing 4gb of memory was the absolute benifit, crashing apps and 4 or so bsod's made for such a frustrating experience over a 12 hour period I had my resolve:

No x64 - No to Vista and 7; please marketers do you think I'm an idiot?

A famous man once said "There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again."

Very wise man indeed.

Comment #16.2 by: никто on 03 Dec 2009, 01:51 GMT

@r37r0:

In my experience Windows XP x64 has been the most stable, reliable, fast, and no-frills OS Microsoft ever released. It's clean, sleek, has nothing you don't need, and has everything you do need. And, so that you know, I'm a fan of real Windows Classic (not the Vista and Seven imitation themes). I easily get uptimes of over a month on XP x64 that are only cut short with critical software updates (most often anti-virus), hardware maintenance (some fans needing lubrications), and sometimes power loss (I don't have a UPS). I haven't experienced even one BSOD or even one case of non-responsive OS on my two-year-old XP x64 installation. Of course, I have had to kill applications but never the OS itself. The 'reset' button on my computer case hasn't been touched in ages.

--------

Overall:

Vista and Seven appear as large steps backwards to me. Bloated, and (deliberately?) twisted in such a way as to make one have to re-learn doing tasks everyone already knows how to do and is comfortable with. Trying to set up networking on my brother's new laptop which has Windows 7 Ultimate (32-bit) installed took me considerably more clicks than XP. As if the UI designer was told to hide every feature at least two levels deeper than XP and for no good reason (or the rationale wasn't apparent to me).


Comment #17 by: Joe on 29 Oct 2009, 04:23 UTC reply to this comment

to r37r0....um all versions since xp (including xp home, xp pro, xp pro x64, all vista, and windows 7) areall nt...so you didn't let go of that


Comment #18 by: bahh on 29 Oct 2009, 12:47 UTC reply to this comment

microsoft sould bring DOS back,no bsod there.

come on Bill bring on DOSx64 :)





if i only could use those 64bit's as much i use my 8's.


Comment #19 by: yoknik on 28 Dec 2009, 01:53 UTC reply to this comment

i'm willing to update my xp OS from 32 to 64 bits version but i'm afraid if my operating system is pirated...cause the PC I'm using is from a friend of mine...I'm afraid if I update my OS all applications will be blocked or won't function and I can't access Internet connection. My specs:

MS XP PRO Version 2002
INtel(R)Celeron 2.66 GHz
512 RAM


Comment #20 by: RockyRaccoon on 31 Dec 2009, 18:20 UTC reply to this comment

I'm 100% in agreement w/r37r0 ... been using Windows XP 64 Pro for about 2-1/2 years ... have no desire on this planet Earth or any other universe for that matter to move up to Vista or 7. I do a lot of high end on/off app evaluation and testing which is problematic for Windows Registry which is now ballooned to the point that I'm considering reinstalling. However, there are some 200 or so updates that I will face not only after last cumulative SP2 but IE8, Windows Media player 11, MS.Net, MS VC++5 and others that are not part of any cumulative service pack after SP2 :( ... It's going to take days to d/l all the security updates, etc. and install them. I also run a Raid 0 array on a couple of 160GB SATA drives which is time consuming as well before I ever launch into the updates.

Anyway, I'm whining a lot now and running out of cheese. I would really like to find a cumulative SP3 for Windows XP 64 Pro but it doesn't appear MS has any interest in bringing one forth anytime soon as it would likely further encourage people like myself and r37r0 to stay with something reliable and stable which Vista and 7 have proven quite effectively that they are not and are loaded with a ton of useless junk which I have no use or need of in any universe.

Rocky


Comment #21 by: b4rb4ri4n on 20 Apr 2010, 16:36 UTC reply to this comment

Hello there! I justa installed Windows xp professionall x64 and it's works great on my machine.



Spec:
AMD Semphron x64 LE-1150 2.150 ghz
ATI Radeon HD 4650 Power Color 512 mb ddr2
Ram Memory : 1.5 gb ddr2


Comment #22 by: josh on 13 Jul 2010, 03:17 UTC reply to this comment

Im trying to instill a linksys AE1000-High Performance Wirless-N USB Adapter on my computer that us windows xp Pro. x64 edition service pack 2. so when i put the cd in my cd-rom it comes up that i need to instill service pack 3. But i cant find a service pack 3 for windows xp pro. x64 edition. is there another way to do this. if so please help me.

Comment #22.1 by: badboldie on 17 Aug 2010, 15:24 GMT

I have same problem trying to load drivers for epson printer onto xp 64bit.
can anyone help. Is service pack 3 available now. I hear it is not coming is that true?

Comment #22.2 by: Psymon on 01 Sep 2010, 14:34 GMT

There isn't a SP3 for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. I believe the latest Service Pack is SP2 and it doesn't seem like Microsoft are going to bother with a third service pack. I'm not sure how to solve your problem, though I would strongly suggest contacting Linksys regarding the problem you're having.


Comment #23 by: Amjad on 01 Sep 2010, 02:02 UTC reply to this comment

What the hell lol -.-

That disables lots and lots of applications -.-


Comment #24 by: mehul thumer on 30 Nov 2010, 07:19 UTC reply to this comment

ShareXP64 is my lovely operating system. With this operating system, my machines work more powerful. It's so amazing.

But i have a little problem about this operating system. 2 months ago while I operated my computer, suddenly all of my device is not detected this problem starts from my onboard sound while I playing game my sound is disappear. And when I check my device manager, all of my device are lost, it's empty.

And then, I repair my XP64 operating system and clear my problem. So, what's going on with this XP64, is this one of XP64 bug?
your thoughts on this story...


Comment #25 by: mihaster on 02 Mar 2011, 20:59 UTC reply to this comment

thank


Comment #26 by: Fantom on 28 Mar 2011, 12:18 UTC reply to this comment

i pretty much need sp3 64 bits


Comment #27 by: termin2tor2 on 10 Jun 2011, 03:09 UTC reply to this comment

thank you


Comment #28 by: Juice on 10 Jul 2011, 20:14 UTC reply to this comment

With erd disk running winxp pro 64bit still can not get win to boot. Tried mbr fix deleted corrupt norton files. I have no recovery point. Still no fix. Have bios set to stop at all errors. It loads all devices and stops unless I have an red disk in the carom. I can see boTh hdd but all file look good but it will not boot. What do I need. Don't have my instll disk. Both drives are healthy in disk manage. Not red but erd disk. What's up any ideas?


Comment #29 by: Er_mehul on 19 Sep 2011, 09:43 UTC reply to this comment

Well, I have to say I used x64 for a day. What I thought was a result of my stress testing became a common occourence thru out the day I used XP x64. Save the fact that it did slap my vid card back into producing the fine 780x480 on a CRT-TV (no bad for a crt sitting 11 feet from me); I have prompty reverted to the XP x86 minimalist I have been since switching from NT (I held on to that for as long as I could too.)


Comment #30 by: morgan on 10 Oct 2011, 06:31 UTC reply to this comment

thank you


Comment #31 by: fatah on 11 Oct 2011, 11:06 UTC reply to this comment

now my with 32bt window cannot read full acapacity 4ghz of ram,so i thing with with 64bt window can read full of capacity of ram


Comment #32 by: ady on 14 Dec 2011, 10:16 UTC reply to this comment

Cum pot face rost de service pack 3 pentru windows XP 64bit???? Nu pot instala Nero ca-mi cere service pack3


Comment #33 by: namea on 05 Jul 2012, 05:35 UTC reply to this comment

thanks

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