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    IE7 Help

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by eric06, Oct 18, 2006.

  1. eric06

    eric06 Notebook Consultant

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    I have a AMD Turion 64 processor and I am trying to install IE7 64 on my laptop. When I try to install it tells me "not a valid Win32 application."

    I got the same error when I tried to install Vista 64 version.
     
    eric06, Oct 18, 2006
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  2. Qhs

    Qhs Notebook Evangelist

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    Have you tried the 32 bit version (WinXP SP2)?
     
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    eric06 Notebook Consultant

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    Do I need to install the x32 then install the x64?

    The x32 is installing fine.
     
    eric06, Oct 18, 2006
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    eric06 Notebook Consultant

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    I still can't install x64
     
    eric06, Oct 18, 2006
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    I believe you have to have a 64 bit OS to run 64 bit apps. Running them in 32 bit architecture isn't something that will work.
     
    Blake, Oct 18, 2006
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    I'd run the x32 for now until someone finds a definite answer.
     
    Qhs, Oct 18, 2006
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    Just because you have a 64bit processor does not mean you can just run 64 bit programs. You have to install Windows XP 64 or a copy of Linux that is 64 bit.
    You CAN install 32 bit programs on a 64 bit OS though.

    **edit**
    just noticed that you said your running XP pro. You cannot install 64 bit apps on XP pro.
     
    hollownail, Oct 18, 2006
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  8. eric06

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    Thanks for the help.

    I didn't know that about x64 processors.
     
    eric06, Oct 19, 2006
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    Confirmed, thats correct :eek:
     
    iOsiris, Oct 19, 2006
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