How can i setup a software(for 32bit) in a 64bit system

[tyrsnail]

HI, I have a 64bit win7 system, and I also have a sofeware that can work well in a 32 bit system, But it can not be setup in a 64 bit system,How can i make that work in my 64 bit system?
I have update the windows to latest.

Thanks very much.

 

[Jonathan_King]

Welcome!

What program is it? Try right-clicking on it, and selecting Properties. In the Compatibility tab, try running in compatibility for XP.

 

[tyrsnail]

Welcome!

What program is it? Try right-clicking on it, and selecting Properties. In the Compatibility tab, try running in compatibility for XP.

Thanks very much, but it seems still can not work. Need I restart the laptop?
It is a software for chemical equilibrim calculation.

 

[Jonathan_King]

What error message does it give when you try to run the program?

 

[tyrsnail]

"The version of this file is not compatible with the version of Windows you're running. Check your computer's system information to see whether you need an x86(32bit) or x64(64bit) version of the program, and then contact the software publisher"---

 

[Jonathan_King]

Have you tried selecting "Troubleshoot compatibility"?

 

[tyrsnail]

Have you tried selecting "Troubleshoot compatibility"?

where can I find "Troubleshoot compatibility"?
thanks

 

[Jonathan_King]

Right-click on the program and select it from the menu.

 

[tyrsnail]

Right-click on the program and select it from the menu.

It is said that "Incompatible application", but it do run well in another 32bit system,win xp(maybe).

 

[Jonathan_King]

If it still won't run in compatibility mode for XP, I think you're out of luck.

If you have the Profession edition or higher, you can create a virtual XP machine: Download Windows XP Mode

 

[tyrsnail]

If it still won't run in compatibility mode for XP, I think you're out of luck.

If you have the Profession edition or higher, you can create a virtual XP machine: Download Windows XP Mode

I am "Home premium", it is not a profession edition.

Nomatter what, Thanks very much, and have a good day.

 

[fseal]

technically this is probably not a 32/64 bit issue. The installer was written to specify a specific verion (or versions) of windows and is failing because it's never heard of Windows 7. Even though it's entirely possible the program would run fine.

Typically selecting compatibility mode for the OS it was originally written for is all that's needed to fix it.

Since that didn;t work, your only option left may be to install virtual PC or virtual box and install XM in that and run the program there. Virtual Box kicks butt