This got longer than I intended, so I’ll apologize now but, please read on:
I’m looking for a LEGAL copy of XP Pro 64-bit to do a clean install on my Pentium-D system.
My current OS, XP Pro SP2 is so screwed up that I can’t do certain Auto Updates (Microsoft included) or even accomplish a system recovery (“…the recovery could not take place…” this message after re-boot) no matter how far I go back. I’m running the current Symantec anti-virus, have run the latest MS Malicious Software tool and other things and cannot find a reason for this behavior. I can’t even run a “Detect & Repair” on the system (Outlook 2003) as it comes back saying “…the installation files not found…”. My frustration level is such that I’ve decided to do a clean install but with a version of XP that can take advantage of my Pentium D.
I’m not ready to jump into Vista yet (the check program I ran doen’t like ANYTHING about my current hardware or software.) and I figure I might go with XP -64 since its been around a while.
I’ve already seen two sources for XP-64 but I need to INSURE a Fair price and a FULL, LEGAL physical copy. Then I have to find all of my original installation sources so I can re-install when I’m ready (what a JOB!!!).
Can anyone direct me to a source for XP-64?
I live in Anaheim, CA and I may be near a supplier that you can recommend.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Frank