A 32-bit program on Windows 7

My computer is running on the 64-bit. I have an old program (32bits) I want to continue to use.

Any help would be appreciated.

64-bit computers/operating systems are able to run 32-bit programs, is not the architecture that is the problem.  What happens when you try to install or run?

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