ReactOS x64 RAM boot on modern hardware

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Published on May 31, 2019 1:08:58 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rgsXXbs2FA

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...using pretty much the same RAM boot method as in my previous video (see: https://youtu.be/mmJYCHWYgd0), except that you need a 64 bit freeldr.sys (it's in the image linked below named as setupldr.sys, you need to rename it), and add the /SOS flag in freeldr.ini to avoid the bootvid crash. ReactOS froze (asserted?) at the end of video.

The most notable issues are:
- bootvid.dll crashes at bootscreen rendering, you need to use /SOS flag as a workaround.
- VBE driver fails and ReactOS fallbacks to the standard VGA driver.
- ReactOS does not detect more memory than 1 GB.
- Runs much slower compared to x86 version.
- Has severe stability/compatibility issues, many bundled applications are not working.

Please keep in mind that x64 port is stil a WIP, such severe issues are expected.
Here is the x64 LiveCD: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1hFTjFqDCevv9wyYISmZwY4l-ndmLzXEb