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Welcome to the release notes for Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003. These release notes contain important information that was not available when the documentation for Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003 was written. In addition to this file, you should read these other files in the \Docs folder on your operating system disc:
You can find additional information at the Web sites that are listed at the end of this document.
Applications |
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Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003 does not support most 16-bit applications.
Most 32-bit applications that use 16-bit Microsoft ACME Setup versions 2.6, 3.0, 3.01, and 3.1 and InstallShield versions 5.x install correctly.
No 32-bit applications that are installed by other 16-bit setup programs are supported. If you try to install one of these applications, the message "\Setup.exe is not a valid Win32 application" appears, and the setup program closes without installing or starting the application.
Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003 does not support 32-bit device drivers. Applications that depend on 32-bit device drivers will not function correctly and might cause an error during installation or operation. Most 32-bit antivirus programs are affected and should not be installed on computers that are running this operating system.
If Windows does not start after you attempt to install a 32-bit driver, start the computer using the last known good configuration as follows:
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Completing this procedure provides a way to recover from problems such as a newly added driver that is incorrect for your hardware. It does not solve problems caused by drivers or files that are corrupted or missing. When you start the computer using the last known good configuration, only the information in the registry key HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet is restored. Any changes that you have made in other registry keys remain.
The 64-bit version of Internet Explorer will not load 32-bit Web components from Microsoft, such as the MSN® Money Ticker, or 32-bit Web components from companies other than Microsoft. To load these components, use the 32-bit version of Internet Explorer.
To open the 32-bit version of Internet Explorer, click Start, click All Programs, and then click Internet Explorer (32-bit).
Additional Resources |
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To review the most recent hardware and application compatibility information and to find other products that Windows supports, see the Windows Catalog Web site.
To search for technical support information and self-help tools for Microsoft products, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base.
To obtain the latest product updates, see the Windows Update Web site.
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