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Running 32 bit programs on 64bit Vista laptop

Last answer on Oct 26, 2009 5:14:03 am GMT Dee, on Jun 21, 2009 3:20:57 pm BST 
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Hello, I have a 64 bit computer with Windows Vista 64 and am unable to run most of my 32 bit programs. Calls to Windows and HP have proved unsuccessful. Even certain hardware is not compatible. Is there a way to make these run? I do not want to have to purchase new programs when what I have already runs perfectly on 2 other 32 bit computers. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Configuration: Windows Vista 64 bit operating system/ aol

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iveal, on Jun 21, 2009 4:08:42 pm BST
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Hye you won't be able to run 32 bit applications on windows 64 bit! You will need to download the software for 64 bit.. You can try to search on google!

   
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d, on Aug 5, 2009 6:43:19 am BST
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Rubbish. You've obviously never used a 32 bit system.

   
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rofl, on Oct 12, 2009 10:03:13 am BST
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And have never used a 64 bit program. How can you possibly think you can't use 32bit software on 64bit OS? Get your facts right before you answer.

   
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KiriX, on Sep 3, 2009 7:28:43 am BST
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Hello,
My mom's just got a brand new Vista 64-bit computer and... unfortunately any of the software that she usually uses wants run ! Right now I've been trying to find some remedy and here's what I got by now: WOW64 (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa384249%28VS.85%29­.aspx). Gonna try to learn a bit more about this stuff.

   
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 Lighting Guy, on Oct 26, 2009 5:14:03 am GMT
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I may be in the same situation. I work in entertainment lighting and much of the gear (dongles, audio units, DMX memory playback units, etc...) will not work with Vista 64. I get an error message saying that I need to contact the manufacturer of these units. Well, I have contacted the manufacturers and they don't seem in any hurry to support this OS. It's very frustrating.
My question... is there any way (or work-around) to make my conputer act as a 32 bit system for these USB devices that will only work with 32 bit vista? Any links to remedies?

   
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