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32-bit processes hang under Win7 x64 Ultimate
I did a fresh install about a week ago and I've started to notice processes that do not run properly.
For example, Internet Explorer 8 32-bit. If I click it on the start menu I get the 'hourglass' circle to indicate it's loading but after about ten seconds it goes back to the normal cursor and IE never loads. If I look in the Task Manager iexplore.exe (32-bit) is listed even though it hasn't appeared. I can keep running it and each time no window appears but I still get an additional process listed in the Task Manager. Any time I run the 64-bit version it loads immediately.
I've also not been able to run various other programs, including the installer for Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 and DigiGuide. The common theme is they are all 32-bit applications.
Does anyone have a clue what might be wrong with my install?