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I've got winxp pro x64, it's genuine. I've found buying x64 verison was mistake as lots of apps don't run as well as they do in 32bit winxp pro. MS doesn't seem support it much.

How can downgrade it to winxp pro? will the key work with winxp pro?

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Steve

Wednesday, June 14, 2006 2:03 AM

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Sheep:

I do know you can run things in 32 bit compatibility mode. However, the forum is very specific to WGA Validation (and Office), but not general 64bit compatibility problems...

I'd suggest checking the Microsoft forums listings (http://forums.microsoft.com or support www.support.microsoft.com)

-phil liu

Thursday, June 15, 2006 2:13 AM

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You'll need to purchase a conventional 32-bit version of Windows XP, then perform as "clean install".

Clean Install Windows XP http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

Wednesday, June 14, 2006 2:32 AM

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pay for the same thing twice? you got to be joking
there has to be some way of switching the 64bit version for a 32bit one

Thursday, June 15, 2006 2:06 AM

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Sheep:

I do know you can run things in 32 bit compatibility mode. However, the forum is very specific to WGA Validation (and Office), but not general 64bit compatibility problems...

I'd suggest checking the Microsoft forums listings (http://forums.microsoft.com or support www.support.microsoft.com)

-phil liu

Thursday, June 15, 2006 2:13 AM

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