WINDOWS-7 OS64 bit using and i m unable to install any of the 32-bit OS

Aryan S · 08. Jun 2011, 04:37 PM

i am having WINDOWS-7 as OS in my desktop/laptop which is 64 bit and i m unable to install any of the 32-bit OS in my desktop/laptop ...pls suggest me as how to troubleshoot this compatability issue

Awgeewhiz · 08. Jun 2011, 07:14 PM

Microsoft has a free Windows XP virtual PC mode that can be downloaded to run compatible 32 bit XP software on a Windows 7 OS 64 bit machine:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/vir.../download.aspx

J_L · 09. Jun 2011, 12:49 AM

You cannot install an OS on top of another, unless you're running a virtual machine. Microsoft Virtual PC is an example, but I prefer VMWare or VirtualBox. Alternatively, you can run dual-boots, but that's difficult for Windows OS.

If you meant programs, then its another story. Most likely they aren't 64-bit compatible.

Sope · 09. Jun 2011, 12:16 PM

To me it sounds like you've bought a retail version of Windows 7 which provides two separate disks, one for 64-bit and one for 32-bit OS. Only one of these should be installed depending on your needs/choice.

If you are trying to install 32-bit programs on a 64-bit OS, in my experience this usually isn't a problem though sometimes it may be necessary to run the installer as administrator or in compatability mode, or both.

Hoppy · 18. Jun 2011, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Aryan S

i am having WINDOWS-7 as OS in my desktop/laptop which is 64 bit and i m unable to install any of the 32-bit OS in my desktop/laptop ...pls suggest me as how to troubleshoot this compatability issue

Hello
Ive done a few 64bit installs recently and running 32bit programs wasn't a problem.
As someone else said, make sure you are logged in as an administrator or right click and run the exe as administrator..

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Aryan S Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1	WINDOWS-7 OS64 bit using and i m unable to install any of the 32-bit OS i am having WINDOWS-7 as OS in my desktop/laptop which is 64 bit and i m unable to install any of the 32-bit OS in my desktop/laptop ...pls suggest me as how to troubleshoot this compatability issue

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09. Jun 2011, 12:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
J_L Co-Author, Best Free Security List Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,475	You cannot install an OS on top of another, unless you're running a virtual machine. Microsoft Virtual PC is an example, but I prefer VMWare or VirtualBox. Alternatively, you can run dual-boots, but that's difficult for Windows OS. If you meant programs, then its another story. Most likely they aren't 64-bit compatible.

09. Jun 2011, 12:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sope Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 809	To me it sounds like you've bought a retail version of Windows 7 which provides two separate disks, one for 64-bit and one for 32-bit OS. Only one of these should be installed depending on your needs/choice. If you are trying to install 32-bit programs on a 64-bit OS, in my experience this usually isn't a problem though sometimes it may be necessary to run the installer as administrator or in compatability mode, or both.