Can 64-bit Windows 7 run 32-bit programs?

huron

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I know this has been answered, but Yes - it uses Windows on Windows and as stated, as long as it isn't a 16-bit installer, you should be good to go.

I've never had an issue running various 32 bit apps inside of my 64 bit environments
 

arges86

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there can be
on some very intensive programs... that are written specifically for x64 (the latest photoshop is an example) there are improvements w/ x64 over x32
but you need 64-bit drivers and hardware.

64-bit OS also has better security than 32-bit
 

arges86

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its installer may be 16-bit
or... some programs are just written 'poorly' (for a lack of a better term) and just can't run on that architecture.
I know people have issues installing the Focus Magic Photoshop CS4 plugin on x64 machines