Windows XP x64 Edition, released alongside the 32-bit version, targeted high-performance computing. Leveraging the 64-bit architecture, it promised improved memory handling and support for advanced hardware. However, its adoption remained limited due to driver and software compatibility issues. While offering stability and performance benefits, especially in server environments, its niche appeal hindered widespread adoption among mainstream users. Despite its advancements, Windows XP x64 faced challenges in consumer adoption, largely due to the dominance of the 32-bit ecosystem and the subsequent release of Windows Vista. Nonetheless, it laid groundwork for the evolution of 64-bit computing in subsequent Windows iterations.
