FYI: Upgrade to Windows XP Professional x64 Edition from Windows XP Professional (32-bit)
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"A Note To Microsoft"
"First, the only way you install this is through a clean install. You stick this in and start it up; it formats your OS drive. No big deal if you know that, big deal if you don't.
This is especially important for upgraders, because if you install, and find out that a critical component isn't supported, you just can't go back to your 32-bit Pro; it is no longer licensed."
http://www.overclockers.com/tips00767/
I think it's worth making this thread a sticky for a while as it's a time limited offer.
Please read Steve R.Jones' link, there are a number of important caveats to be aware of if you wish to upgrade
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