Is it possible that my 64-bit program run on my 32-bit computer?

Asked By jennifer estayan 0 points N/A Posted on - 09/19/2011

I have installed 32-bit version of Windows 7 on my Personal Computer, and I want to run a bigger program like 64-bit. Now, I want to know if it is possible or not? What should I do? Can you please help me to answer this kind of problem?

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Answered By Johnyboy 0 points N/A #125214

Is it possible that my 64-bit program run on my 32-bit computer?

Although it is possible to install 64-bit programs onto a 32-bit Windows 7, not all programs are capable of doing this. You have to take into account if the application or the program you wish to install,was specifically designed to operate in a 64 bit environment, then installing that program onto a 32-bit Windows 7 is absolutely out of the question.

Or if it can be installed in a 32-bit version of Windows 7, refer to the device drivers of the program you wish to install to check if it was designed specifically for 64-bit Win 7 only.

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Answered By Patrick b 0 points N/A #125215

Is it possible that my 64-bit program run on my 32-bit computer?

Hello Jennifer.

Unfortunately, there is no way to run 64-bit applications in a 32-bit operating system. Even if you try to install a Virtualization software, it still will not accept 64-bit guest operating systems.

The only options you have are:

1. If you want to keep your existing 32-bit OS, you will have to look for the 32-bit equivalent of the software that you want. Most software comes in 32- and 64-bit variants but it is more common for programs to be 32-bit rather than 64-bit.
2. Replace your 32-bit OS with a 64-bit version. This might be costly since you will have to buy a new installer. Contact Microsoft for your options.
3. Assuming that your computer is 64-bit, you can download and install a 64-bit version of Linux. The popular variants are Ubuntu, Linux Mint and Fedora. If your software works on Windows only then you can either setup WINE under Linux or install VirtualBox and install the 64-bit Windows OS as a guest OS. Linux is free but 64-bit Windows is not.

Hope this helps!

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