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Installing Win7 32bit On A 64bit Machine
Need to know if I can install Win7 32bit On A 64bit Machine. If so, what are the advantages and disadvantages? Thanks.
Need to know if I can install Win7 32bit On A 64bit Machine. If so, what are the advantages and disadvantages? Thanks.
Yes you can.
Advantages:
16bit applications (many old programs are 21bit),
Can handle less RAM (if you count that as good),
There is a higher chance of there being a 32bit driver for slightly obscure devices than there is for 64bit drivers.
Disadvantages:
Less RAM,
No 64bit applications (I don't know of many 64bit exclusive apps anyway),
Less future proof.
Oli
Yes, 64-bit systems can support 32-bit. 32-bit has greater compatibility, while 64-bit is faster if you have at least 4GB of RAM.