Installing 64 bit version of Server 2008

[chakotay2]

The I64 version of 2008 does not self-boot on its own. (it's not a bootable DVD once imaged). I am running WinXP Pro 32 bit but have free partitioned space to dual boot Server 2008 I64. It won't install within windows (says not a valid win32 op)... so my question is, how do I install it?
I have tried re-imaging with VLite... no luck...
Any suggestions?

 

[RSchwarz]

You can't run or install x64 software in a 32bit environment. Only way to install is make the dvd bootable. I have burned every build of Windows 2008 while beta testing and not once did any of them not boot. You must have a bad iso.

 

[chakotay2]

Here is my cpu, which version would be correct for my machine?

Model
Brand Intel
Processors Type Desktop
Series Core 2 Duo
Model BX80557E6400
CPU Socket Type
CPU Socket Type LGA 775
Tech Spec
Core Conroe
Multi-Core Dual-Core
Name Core 2 Duo E6400
Operating Frequency 2.13GHz
FSB 1066MHz
L2 Cache 2M shared
Manufacturing Tech 65 nm
64 bit Support Yes
Hyper-Threading Support No
Virtualization Technology Support Yes
Multimedia Instruction MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3,SSSE3, EM64T
Voltage 0.85V 1.5V
Thermal Power 65W
Cooling Device Heatsink and Fan included
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts 3 years limited
Labor 3 years limited

 

[RSchwarz]

Which ever you choose will work. You could install either x86 64 or x86 32.

 

[chakotay2]

thanks for the support / suggestions

 

[RSchwarz]

You're welcome.