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    Possible to run a 32 bit program in 64 bit Windows 7?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by psychopomp1, Oct 31, 2011.

  1. psychopomp1

    psychopomp1 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi

    I've ordered a Thinkpad X220 which here in UK only comes with 64 bit version of windows 7 pro. Problem is that there a couple of programs which i use which only run in 32 bit windows (no 64 bit version available) and they run fine in my existing Win 7 32 bit version...i've tried them on a friend's pc running 64 bit Win 7 Ultimate and they do not work. Is there any way to make these programs work in Win 7 Pro 64 bit on my soon-to-arrive X220? If i downloaded and installed 'Windows XP Mode with Virtual PC" on my X220, would this help in making the 32 bit programs work on my 64 bit Win 7?

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    maximinimaus Notebook Evangelist

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    Most of the programs are 32 Bit. For example Firefox, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office, Opera and so on.
    Can you tell which programs do not run in Windows 7 X64?
    Did you try to set a compatibility option in "properties" of the programs?
     
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    Thanks, the programs i use are quite old (Geocalc and Huawei modem software) which probably means they have 16 bit installers. Is there absolutely any way to make these run in 64 bit windows perhaps using some sort of virtual environment?
     
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    GeaCalc 4.20 runs with Windows 7 X64.
    You have to set compatible to XP Service Pack2 option in "properties" of the programs.
    Where can I download Huawei modem software?
     
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