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Chasteen · March 7th, 2008

I agree with sandman. I have run a network mixed with XP and XP64 since 2006 and have never had any network issues. It is true that you will need to use a different printer driver specifically for XP64, but once installed you should be able to print over the network the same as anyone else. Nearly all 32bit versions of software will run on XP64 with the exception of anti-virus and software based firewalls. I would recommend installing both the 32 and 64bit versions of Max(only one license needed). Be aware that a 32bit renderfarm cannot render a bb project submitted from a 64bit version of Max. You solve this by submitting the scene from the 32bit version of Max on your XP64 workstation.

March 7th, 2008	#9 (permalink)
Chasteen Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 25 Name: Dan Chasteen	Re: 64bit meeting today looking for your advice/exp. I agree with sandman. I have run a network mixed with XP and XP64 since 2006 and have never had any network issues. It is true that you will need to use a different printer driver specifically for XP64, but once installed you should be able to print over the network the same as anyone else. Nearly all 32bit versions of software will run on XP64 with the exception of anti-virus and software based firewalls. I would recommend installing both the 32 and 64bit versions of Max(only one license needed). Be aware that a 32bit renderfarm cannot render a bb project submitted from a 64bit version of Max. You solve this by submitting the scene from the 32bit version of Max on your XP64 workstation.