32 bit versions running in 64 bit Windows 7


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
       #1

    32 bit versions running in 64 bit Windows 7


    Not entirely sure if this is the right forum but hopefully it is. When I recently restarted my laptop I noticed that a lot of my programs are running in 32-bit mode (signified by *32 in task manager), despite the fact I'm running 64-bit Windows (Windows 7 Home Premium if it makes a difference) and I'm fairly sure that the *32 thing was never there before, at least for programs like Firefox and Steam.

    Image of taskmanager

    I've tried rolling back but it's still occurring. Anyone know what I can do to fix it (if it is indeed an error/problem)?
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  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #2

    You must have 32 bit and 64 bit, to ensure that all programs can be run properly. There is nothing that needs fixing.
    How Windows 7 / Vista 64 Support 32 bit Applications
    an example
    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/i...6-a9416d65f981

    I have the same situation.
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  3. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks for the reply. I guess if there's no problem it's fine
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  4. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #4

    You must have 32 bit IE, for times that its required.
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  5. Posts : 195
    Windows 7 pro 64 bit
       #5

    That's simple *32 is indicate that are 32 bit program. If you want to disappear these app, you must install these equivalent 64 bit if they exist. Here are a list :

    http://microsoft.entelechargement.co...marqueur=5V8U9 "office 2010 64 bit"
    http://pdfxchange-fr.com/download_pdfxchange.php
    Adobe Labs - Adobe Flash Player "Square"
    7-Zip

    and other program that you find in

    Free Native 64-bit programs
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