No.  The 64-bit OS will not run on a 32-bit CPU.  Features 
like access to larger RAM rely on the additional capabilities of 
the 64-bit CPU and cannot be added to a 32-bit CPU simply be 
adding software.

  If you want any of the benefits that going 64-bit brings, you 
need first to upgrade to a 64-bit CPU, and then consider running 
64-bit software on it.

David Gillett


From:           	Brad Feuerhelm <[log in to unmask]>

> Hi all,
> 
> I have XP Pro w/svc. pk. 3  I'm thinking of upgrading to the same but
> in 64 bit. My hardware is only 32 bit.
> 
> Question, can I do this without having to upgrade my hardware to 64
> bit?
> 
> I'm really looking for compatibility for 4gig memory and above 137 gig
> on the HD. I know that there are workarounds for both, but I have had
> trouble getting the workarounds to work. So I'm thinking about going
> the OS route if I don't have to spend the extra bucks on having to do
> a total upgrade.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Brad Feuerhelm
> 
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