Optional Update


  1. Posts : 13
    windows 7 Premium
       #1

    Optional Update


    I opened Windows Update and only listed was an optional update. I didn't update at that time and when I went back to update I could not find the optional update. Ihave Windows 7 Home premium 64 Bit. I looked for updates again but it said everything was up to date. How can I find that update.. I'm not really good with computers any help will be greatly appreciated. I have one other question if you don't mind.

    I have to Unzip a ZIP-file with WinZip and save the content to my hard
    drive. Then use the unzipped EXE-file to run a program. This sound simple enough, I guess, if you know what you are doing. Where can I get this WinZip program that will run on Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit.

    One other question. A program that I want to install supports Windows 7 64 bit in 32-bit emulation mode. What does that mean and how do I run this program.

    Thanks again for all your help and cooperation. Have a good evening.
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  2. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #2

    Welcome rottikid,

    For the update it was probably for MSE if that's your Anti-Virus, You could just look at Installed updates and see if it is there.

    As for WinZip you can get it here WinZip - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com There might be something else you can use too, someone else might know more about that.

    Usually people will download a zipped file to their desktop or downloads area by clicking save instead of run when prompted. (see Below)

    And for the 32 bit emulation I don't know the technical answer but 64 bit windows has 2 sets of programs files, Program Files (64bit) and Program Filesx86 (32bit).

    Hope that helps you out some.

    Derek
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  3. Posts : 2,686
    Windows 8.1 Pro w/Media Center 64bit, Windows 7 HP 64bit
       #3

    Win Zip is a trial version and then you have to buy it.
    A free alternate is 7-Zip.

    Windows 7 64bit will run 32bit programs also. So if you can't find a 64bit version of a program then you can use the 32bit version especially if it states it is compatible with 64bit OS (Win 7)

    Jim
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  4. Posts : 1,170
    XP Pro SP3 X86 / Win7 Pro X86
       #4

    Phone Man said:
    Win Zip is a trial version and then you have to buy it.
    A free alternate is 7-Zip.

    Windows 7 64bit will run 32bit programs also. So if you can't find a 64bit version of a program then you can use the 32bit version especially if it states it is compatible with 64bit OS (Win 7)

    Jim
    I kinda like IZArc for myself.
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  5. Posts : 13
    windows 7 Premium
    Thread Starter
       #5

    CommonTater said:
    Phone Man said:
    Win Zip is a trial version and then you have to buy it.
    A free alternate is 7-Zip.

    Windows 7 64bit will run 32bit programs also. So if you can't find a 64bit version of a program then you can use the 32bit version especially if it states it is compatible with 64bit OS (Win 7)

    Jim
    I kinda like IZArc for myself.

    Just so I understand. There is nothing I have to do to a 32 bit program being run on Windows 7 64bit. Just do the install. Thank you everyone for all your help and cooperation. Have a great night.
    Rottikid
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  6. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #6

    rottikid said:
    CommonTater said:
    Phone Man said:
    Win Zip is a trial version and then you have to buy it.
    A free alternate is 7-Zip.

    Windows 7 64bit will run 32bit programs also. So if you can't find a 64bit version of a program then you can use the 32bit version especially if it states it is compatible with 64bit OS (Win 7)

    Jim
    I kinda like IZArc for myself.

    Just so I understand. There is nothing I have to do to a 32 bit program being run on Windows 7 64bit. Just do the install. Thank you everyone for all your help and cooperation. Have a great night.
    Rottikid
    Yes you understand right, It will install it in the correct programs folder on it's own.
    You have a great night also.
    Derek
      My Computer


 

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