Failed to install the software. Message "failed WOWexec."

I am trying to install educational software. Advantage of high school 2008. According to date of Microsoft Basic, it should be compatible w/Vista. The software is divided by themes. Mathematics, science, history... etc I have intall all subjects but biology. I run the Setup it to run, but I get this message:

Error
WoWexec failed
Error code: 2
Message text: Thesystem cannot find the specified file.
Abandonment of Installation.

What does that mean? I was told we can b/c I'm trying to run a program for a 32-bit version of Vista and I have a computer with a 64-bit version. I don't know if it's true. If this is true can I install a 32-bit version of Vista on the same computer? or y at - it another way I run this program?
Any information will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks in advance!

Hello Makken,

Thank you for using the Microsoft Windows Vista Forums.

Have you tried to uninstall the software and reinstall?  How do you install this software, be down loading or don't you have CD/DVD?  You should be able to install this software, even if it is the 32-bit version.  One of the biggest advantages of using a 64 bit version of Windows Vista is the ability to access physical memory (RAM) that is above the range of 4 gigabytes (GB). This physical memory is not addressable by 32-bit versions of Windows Vista.

According to the version of Windows Vista is installed, a 64 bit version of Windows Vista supports from 1 GB of RAM, more than 128 GB of RAM. The ability to address more physical allows memory Windows Vista minimize the time required to swap processes in and out of physical memory. Therefore, Windows Vista can manage the process more efficiently. This management memory feature to improve the overall performance of Windows Vista.
What must be taken into account when you install a 64 bit version of Windows Vista

  • 64-bit device drivers are not available for one or more devices in your computer.
  • Device drivers must be digitally signed.
  • device drivers 32 bit are not supported.
  • 32-bit programs is perhaps not fully compatible with a 64-bit operating system.
  • It can be difficult to locate programs written specifically for a 64-bit operating system.
  • Not all hardware devices may be compatible with a 64 bit version of Windows Vista.

A description of the differences between 32-bit versions of Windows Vista and 64 bit versions of Windows Vista
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/946765

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