Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (64-bit)

Microsoft Windows XP Professional 64-bit Edition (x64) released on April 25, 2005. The evolution of technology made 64-bit architecture popular. So, the company released 64-bit version of Windows XP which can support up to 128 GB RAM.

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Microsoft Windows XP Professional 64-bit Edition (x64) was released on April 25, 2005. The evolution of technology made 64-bit architecture popular, and Microsoft decided to take advantage of this emerging technology. So, the company released a 64-bit version of Windows XP, which can support up to 128 GB RAM.

Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (64-bit) Free Download ISO Files Disc Image.

X64 version of Windows XP 64-bit is the same XP Professional 32-bit with the added power of 64-bit CPU architecture support. It made it possible to run 64-bit programs run on XP and execute programs faster than the x86 (32-bit) edition, which could only support 4 GB RAM.

Microsoft also added WoW64 support in Windows XP 64-bit edition, which enables 32-bit software to run on the XP x64 version.

Windows XP Editions

Here is a list of all editions of Windows XP:

Windows XP Review

Windows XP was the game-changer operating system by Microsoft. XP just stormed the world of desktop computers and left the competitors (Mac and Linux) far behind in the race for the best OS for desktops. Beauty and stability were the leading features of it.

XP was a truly innovative OS that introduced tons of new features. Windows XP is so useful that it still has a lot of users in 2019.

If you use the computer for basic things or have an old PC that does not work properly with Windows 7 or 10, you can try Windows XP. It is lightweight, faster, and consumes far less disk space, memory, and CPU than other operating systems.

It has almost all the features and can run most software which is usually needed. It only occupies less than 2 GB after installation, and the size of the system drive does not increase automatically like in Windows 7 or Windows 10.

This is an ideal operating system for kids who watch videos and play games most of the time. You can play all classic games not supported by Windows 7 or Windows 10. Like Need for Speed 2, Tekken 3 using a Virtual Game Station emulator, etc.

For multimedia playback, all you need is to download and install VLC Media Player for XP and your home cinema is ready out of your old, nearly useless machine.

Windows XP Features

Here are some most popular features of XP:

Multimedia Apps

Windows XP has modern multimedia applications such as Windows Media Player, Movie Maker, Photo Viewer, etc.

Performance improvements

Numerous performance improvements are applied by default; if you are not satisfied with the performance, there is room for further XP tweaks.

The most notable performance features include fast boot, fast shutdown, CPU multithreading, low battery drainage, NTFS and NTFS v3.1, etc.

Graphic and UI

The stunning graphics and user interface led XP to unleash the victory, and the design became the game-changer feature of this OS. The whole UI was redesigned in a colorful yet decent visual scheme. Here we will have a look at some most inspiring visual features:

New Luna wallpaper
Animation
Shadows for icons, text, and windows.
Colorful taskbar
Double-column Start menu
Transparency effect
New theme for Windows Explorer with task pane.
Logon and logoff screens
Thumbnail view for pictures and video
Icon grouping and sorting
New screensavers.

Windows XP updates and Service Packs

XP has got three service packs:

XP SP1 (Service Pack 1) released in 2002
XP SP2 (Service Pack 2) released in 2004
XP SP3 (Service Pack 3) released in 2008

Each service pack contains new features, updated applications, security patches, and bug fixes. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 is the most popular and safe version of XP.

How to install Windows XP Pro from USB/CD

Once you have created the ultimate Windows XP bootable USB using the Rufus of any other tool (as mentioned above), you are ready to install Windows XP using this USB flash drive.

Make sure you have the Win XP installation USB disc with you. Plug this flash drive into the USB port of the computer, then start (or restart) the computer and follow these steps:

Press the boot menu key (usually F9 for most computers) and select the USB drive from the list.
Press any key on your keyboard when prompted.
Windows installation files will take a while to load, and Windows XP installer setup will start.

Windows XP Setup (files copying and installation)

Wait for some time, and EULA / License Agreement will appear. Press the F8 key to accept and continue.
Choose the partition where you want to install Windows XP. This is a tricky step, so take care while selecting a drive.
Windows XP setup will start copying files to disk. This will take some time, and the installer will restart the computer.
After restarting, different screens will appear, and you have to choose the appropriate options and enter the required information.

Go through the installation process by following on-screen instructions. The setup installer will configure your system and prepare your desktop. Once you see a desktop, you are ready to use Windows XP.

How to install Windows XP Pro on Virtual Machines?

For some reason, if you want to install Win XP on virtual machines like VirtualBox or VMware. Here is a brief guide for these types of applications.

How to install Windows XP on VirtualBox?

First, download VirtualBox for Win XP (if you do not already have it).

Download the Windows XP ISO image from the download section (above on top of this page)
Launch VirtualBox and start creating a new virtual machine.
Now select Windows XP ISO image and accept default settings.
Start the virtual machine you just created and continue with the Windows XP setup installer.

Installation on VirtualBox is almost the same as normal installation on a real computer.

How to install Windows XP on VMware

First of all, download VMware (if you do not have it already).

Download the Windows XP ISO image from the download section (above on top of this page)
Launch VMware and start creating a new virtual machine.
Now select Windows XP ISO image and accept default settings.
Start the virtual machine you just created and continue with the Windows XP setup installer.