use 32-bit software on 64-bit Windows7 ?

love in the air · 14 Aug 2012

Hi,
i have seen that one of my friend used 32-bit program on windows7 64-Bit, without doing anything at all.
Is it possible?

I will buy a new laptop with Windows7 64-bit, that's why i am asking.

Kaktussoft · 14 Aug 2012

Why not??? Only 16 bits programs don't work.

Valon1982 · 14 Aug 2012

allways you can install and use x32bits programs to 64 bits pc, but you cant do the oppossite! x64 bits computing means that your pc can open 2 times larger files than the x32 bits computing!

koolkat77 · 14 Aug 2012

32 bit vs 64 bit Comparison

Kaktussoft · 14 Aug 2012

Valon1982 said:

x64 bits computing means that your pc can open 2 times larger files than the x32 bits computing!

Who told you that nonsense? It has nothing to do with maximum filesize. It uses 64 bits addressing and registers in cpu (instead of 32bit). So giving you a theoretical 2^32 times as much memory to address.

Differences Between Windows 7 32-Bit And 64-bit Version

love in the air · 14 Aug 2012

so i can use program 32-bit on MY laptop 64-Bit, without doing anything ? just to install the software ?

AC · 14 Aug 2012

love in the air said:

so i can use program 32-bit on MY laptop 64-Bit, without doing anything ? just to install the software ?

Yes.
32-bit and 64-bit Windows: frequently asked questions
A x32 program will work on x64, but not vice versa.

alphanumeric · 14 Aug 2012

love in the air said:

so i can use program 32-bit on MY laptop 64-Bit, without doing anything ? just to install the software ?

Yes, 32 bit programs install to "Program Files (x86)" folder and 64 programs install to "Program Files" folder. Its all automatic, Windows handles it all on its own.