How to change 32 bit from 64 bit on window 7

[sajajohn]

I want to Install Autocad in my 64 bit desktop computer. Autocad software is 32 bit. How can I convert?

 

[unksol]

You can

A. install the 64 bit version of autocad

B. Wipe the computer and install windows 7 32 Bit.

C. Upgrade to windows 7 pro, enterprise, or ultimate and try and run autocad in XP mode

 

[poweruser_24]

64bit Windows will run 32bit software using WOW, which is Windows on Windows, and basically runs your 32bit software in an isolated space. - I would use the term emulator, but it's not quite right.

If you read this http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questions it will tell you that most 32bit applications will run on 64bit Windows.

 

[unksol]

64bit Windows will run 32bit software using WOW, which is Windows on Windows, and basically runs your 32bit software in an isolated space. - I would use the term emulator, but it's not quite right.

If you read this http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questions it will tell you that most 32bit applications will run on 64bit Windows.

Autocad is a special.case. They are known to have several versions that do not support 64bit windows or windows 7 at all. There are also cases of plugins that.just flat out won't run on 64bit windows. This is why it's a good case for XP mode