Windows 10: Laptop doesn't accept 64 bit software

All my software is getting treated as 32bit instead of 64bit. For an example I downloaded this. Best Free Windows 64-bit Software | Gizmo's Freeware
and it does it with everything I install.


It does it all the time no matter what the software is. Does anyone know what is going on? Thank you in advance.

:)

 

All Applications Run On 32 Bit, While My Computer Is 64 Bit

32-bit software cannot be made to run in some kind of '64-bit mode.'

32-bit software runs very well on 64-bit hardware. 64-bit software doesn't run 'better' than 32-bit software. Running 32-bit software on a 64-bit computer does not cause lag or freezing. For example, I have 32-bit Microsoft Office and it runs very well
on my 64-bit computer.

 

Upgrade to Windows 10 Question?

If I were to have a laptop that has a 64-bit version of Windows 7, and I choose to accept the free windows 10 upgrade, will the version of windows 10 I obtain also be in 64-bit? Or does the free upgrade offer only give the 32-bit version?

 

I tried audacity from your link and it is 32 bit.

What if you install 7-zip from here http://7-zip.org/a/7z1509-x64.exe ?

Does that work properly and install to "Program Files" not "Program Files (x86)"?

 

The C:\Program Files Folder exists on both 64-bit and 32-bit versions of Windows. When the 64-bit version of Windows is installed there will be both a Program Files and a Program Files (x86) Folder. The Program Files (x86) Folder is used when 32-bit programs are installed. There are some 32-bit programs that simply don't work in 64-bit Windows with 64-bit hardware, hence the need to get the correct drivers for the version of the OS.

 

So I don't have a problem? All drivers are up to date. Thanks Berton
Oh as I don't know a lot about computers is it ok to put all your system specs on Forum? Just wondering about hackers!

 

If you install a known 64 bit program and it installs to "Program Files" then you have no problem.

Don't worry about updating system specs - there is nothing personal there. It helps people assist better if they know what model of computer you have.

Just try to remember not to put your e-mail or ip address in screenshots etc - that is easy to forget *Wink

 

OK thanyou Halasz

 

Whether an application is 32 or 64 bit is a basic characteristic of what it is. An application does not become 64 bit just because it is installed on a 64 bit OS. Some applications have 32 and 64 bit installers and you will be given a choice when installing. Many applications are 32 bit only and even when there is a 64 bit version the 32 bit version will be often be recommended for normal use. This is the case with Microsoft Office and most web browsers. Updating an application to 64 bit is a major job for the application developer and unless there is a compelling reason to do so (and the usually isn't) it often isn't done.

64 bit applications will by default be installed to "Program Files" and 32 bit applications will go to "Program files (x86)". Even older 32 bit applications that predate and know nothing of 64 bit operating systems will be installed to the correct location. The OS does some pretty fancy work to do that. Normally you wouldn't be able to install a 32 bit application to "Program files" even if you tried.

Running 32 bit applications on a 64 bit OS is very complex for the OS but for the user things usually just work. Many novice users install and use 32 bit applications without even being aware they have a 64 bit OS.