How to change 64 bit os 7 0 to 32 bit?

[Dbrig]

how can I use Windows 7, 32bit, as opposed to 64 bit I have installed, I have expensive older software, that is only 32 bit, and cannot install it

 

[JackNaylorPE]

You can usually run 32 bit software in Compatibility Mode.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/316-compatibility-mode.html
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx

As to changing, if you have a retail copy of Windows 7 - 64 bit, you also have Windows 7 32 bit. If you have an OEM copy, then you SoL .... you'll need to buy the 32 bit version.

 

[Dbrig]

You can usually run 32 bit software in Compatibility Mode.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/316-compatibility-mode.html
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx

As to changing, if you have a retail copy of Windows 7 - 64 bit, you also have Windows 7 32 bit. If you have an OEM copy, then you SoL .... you'll need to buy the 32 bit version.

sounds easy enough, however I cannot even install my software.......nevermind running it in compatibilty mode, so....as I read this, what I am to understand is.......I need a clean install of Win 7....at 32 bit, yes?

 

[teaser]

could you tell us what piece of software you are trying to install ?

 

[Guest]

did you try to install it in compatibility mode?

 

[Dbrig]

did you try to install it in compatibility mode?

No, I sure didn't......right click the executable, and change?

 

[Dbrig]

could you tell us what piece of software you are trying to install ?

Acad 08, drafting and design software

 

[Guest]

No, I sure didn't......right click the executable, and change?

i believe so. sorry been a long time since i messed with it. the instructions on the win7 forum are most likely a good guide.

 

[Dbrig]

Thanks a lot, I'll try that next

 

[yasser72]

could you tell us what piece of software you are trying to install ?

windows 8 32 bit

 

[hedwar2011]

windows 8 32 bit

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