Running 32-bit Applications on 64-bit Windows 7

My operating system is 64 bit that I want to run 32-bit which program, what should I do? is it possible to run software to run on the 64-bit

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Most 32-bit applications work fine on Windows 7 64 bit.

If you have an application that does not support Windows 7 64 bits, you can try compatibility mode:

See the developers website for compatibility with Windows 7 and if there are updates, corrections or difficulties that might ensure compatibility.

Windows 7 Compatibility Center

Check if your application software or hardware is on the list

http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

Software:

http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx?type=software

You can also try to run the program in compatibility mode

You can find more information on compatibility modes in the articles below:

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-is-program-compatibility

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Program-Compatibility-Assistant-frequently-asked-question

The software is designed for an earlier version of Windows such as Windows XP? Most older programs don't work with Windows 7, in particular some programs for Windows XP, can you need to perhaps upgrade to Windows 7 Professional or ultimate edition if you run not an edition and download the Windows XP Mode free program which will allow you run old programs:

Run in Windows XP Mode requires:

(1) Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate or Enterprise (not supported in Home Premium).

Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC

http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Virtual-PC/default.aspx

Windows XP Mode now accessible to more than PC

http://windowsteamblog.com/Windows/archive/b/Windows7/archive/2010/03/18/Windows-XP-mode-now-accessible-to-more-PCs.aspx

Get started with Windows Virtual PC

http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Virtual-PC/get-started.aspx

http://www.notebooks.com/2009/11/23/using-Windows-Virtual-PC-with-Windows-XP-mode/

Windows 7 - upgrade Express features:

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/features/Windows-Anytime-Upgrade

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