Both on one Pc 64 & 86


  1. Posts : 842
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 - OEM Service Pack 1
       #1

    Both on one Pc 64 & 86


    Can I install both systems on one pc ? The reason I ask is that my scanner has no drivers for 64 but does for 32. At the moment I am dual booting Win 7 64 and XP SP3

    Steve
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  2. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #2

    Hello Steve,

    It is fully possible. In fact, I have done it myself, and I even used the same key to activate both. It was later that I noticed in the EULA that it is illegal, though. Technically, you should buy 2 keys, even though the same key can activate both at the same time.

    Hope this helps,
    ~Jonathan
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  3. Posts : 842
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 - OEM Service Pack 1
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Many thanks :) Jonathan


    Steve
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 43
    Win7 x64 Ultimate
       #4

    steve-pressman said:
    Can I install both systems on one pc ? The reason I ask is that my scanner has no drivers for 64 but does for 32. At the moment I am dual booting Win 7 64 and XP SP3
    Why can't you install the 32-bit drivers on the your 64-bit system ???
    I'm assuming you are running a 64-bit processor.
    32-bit drivers should work ok... 16-bit will not. :)
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  5. Posts : 842
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 - OEM Service Pack 1
    Thread Starter
       #5

    I did try but it will not install them Doesn't matter really so long as I can use both OS's as required :)

    Steve
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 43
    Win7 x64 Ultimate
       #6

    steve-pressman said:
    I did try but it will not install them Doesn't matter really so long as I can use both OS's as required :)

    Steve
    That's wierd.. 'cus I've installed plenty 32-bit apps + drivers on my Win7 64-bit version.
    Have you tried changing the emulation mode or installing as administrator ?
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