run xp 32-bit app in 64bit under VPC?


  1. carioca
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    Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit, Win7 N 32-bit, WHS
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    run xp 32-bit app in 64bit under VPC?


    Hello there!

    I have a necessary app running on XP SP3 for which Win7 will install the hardware driver, but when I try to install the app under Win7 it wil abort stating I can't use it in 64-bit OS.

    If I d/l Virtual PC or the XP emulator, can I run 32-bit programs in the virtual machine? Dumb question, I know...

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  3. swarfega
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    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
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    The version of XP in XP mode is actually 32-bit, its only the virtualisation software thats 64-bit so you should be able to install that application ok.
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  4. carioca
    Posts : 38
    Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit, Win7 N 32-bit, WHS
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    thanks


    ta, swarfega, will try this then (as soon as my wife cuts me some slack - I'm currently working as a resident plumber LOL)...

    Rgds,

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