Benefits of Microsoft Windows x64 Editions

Published: April 25, 2005 | Updated: February 8, 2006

This white paper examines the benefits of x64 architecture running on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions and Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. These benefits include a larger virtual memory-address space, support for larger physical RAM, improved performance and reliability, enhanced security, and an unprecedented level of compatibility. With the release of the x64 Editions of Windows, 64-bit computing is poised to become the mainstream of personal and corporate computing.

Included in this document:

**

**