How do I get 32-bit software to work on a 64-bit computer

Hello ManojJoshi,

Is the application not installing because it is not compatible with Windows 7 or because it is a 32-bit program? Most 32-bit programs will install on 64-bit computers.

Click on the link below for the Windows 7 Compatibility Center where you can check on your particular software to see if it will be compatible with Windows 7.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

If the program is not compatible, then you may try to install and run the program in compatibility mode.
Use the following steps:
1) Right click on the Program
2) Click on Properties
3) Click on Compatibility tab
4) Select Run this program in compatibility mode and select Windows Vista or whatever operating system the

program was running successfully.

Refer to the link here: Make older programs run in this version of Windows
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

If the compatibility is not successful, then try and run the Program Compatibility troubleshooter:

If you run Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate version, install Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP mode (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/default.aspx) and execute your software in Windows XP.

If you run Windows 7 Home Premium, try VirtualBox (www.virtualbox.org) or VMware Player (www.vmware.com) or any other 3rd party virtualization software and install a separate copy of Windows XP (either Home Edition or Professional) for that purpose. You can find virtualization software free of charge that will run on Windows 7 Home Premium.

Hope this helps.


Marilyn