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is winxp a multiprocessor system???

13 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/is-winxp-a-multiprocessor-system.15814/

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rahuld Original post #1
Sep 21, 2005 at 5:26 PM
we know that win xp is a multi processor system(supports more than one processor on mother board)
my question is how many processors can winxp support at a time
I
Sep 21, 2005 at 5:48 PM
It has nothing to do with XP capabilities. It has to do with H/W support. And why do you want this information ? Could you provide a lil more clarity plz.
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ishaan #3
Sep 21, 2005 at 5:53 PM
i read somewhere that xp home will support only one processor, while xp professional supports two.

i dono if thats rite or not.
QwertyManiac
Sep 21, 2005 at 5:57 PM
I don thinkso,

Well, i have HT and both ome and Pro show2 proccys (they get confused but ny wayz they show 2 !)
T
Sep 21, 2005 at 7:28 PM
they are confused by the ht technology itself
thats what its supposed to do
to trick the os into thinking that there are 2 proccys
thats y it reports 2 processors
__Virus__
Sep 21, 2005 at 7:56 PM
home = 1
prof = 2

simple
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rajas #7
Sep 21, 2005 at 7:59 PM
as raven says either rahul is confused abt HT or want to know if XP supports multi processor.

as EULA reads..

* Installation and use. You may install, use, access,
display and run one copy of the Product on a single
computer, such as a workstation, terminal or other device
("Workstation Computer"). The Product may not be used
by more than two (2) processors at any one time on any
single Workstation Computer.

blah.blah..blah...
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rajas #9
Sep 21, 2005 at 8:24 PM
@ Virus: :lol: :lol:
Typo error dude..happens at times.

I've edited the 1st post..
QwertyManiac
Sep 21, 2005 at 8:45 PM
so do i have to buy another license if i have a dual core ht proccy ? ?
vandit
vandit #11
Sep 22, 2005 at 1:37 PM
one silly question.....
how many pros. can one attach to a mobo?
QwertyManiac
Sep 22, 2005 at 1:48 PM
depends on the type of Monster MoBo u buy..

A standard (usually down to earth :lol: ) contains only one slot :d
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ishaan #13
Sep 22, 2005 at 6:31 PM
the sony ericsson p900 has two processors:

32-bit RISC ARM9 156 mHz (the same as p800)
But according to the official site "The P900 is geared up with two powerful processors". We don't know the type or speed of the second processor yet, but it's probable that its function is to help top multimedia applications like fullscreen video playing or 3D gaming OR maybe, as seen in other recent smartphones, it's just for phone/voice functions only

i got this from *www.clubsonyericsson.com/en/products_p900_p800comparison.shtml

but this discussion abt fones should b in another post i think