Windows 10: loading a 32 bit program onto a 64 bit windows system

Discus and support loading a 32 bit program onto a 64 bit windows system in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; as per the subject line can it be done [Moderator Edit: Moved from Community Participation Centre]... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by dier_1, Dec 5, 2019.

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    loading a 32 bit program onto a 64 bit windows system


    as per the subject line

    can it be done


    [Moderator Edit: Moved from Community Participation Centre]

    :)
     
    dier_1, Dec 5, 2019
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  2. How do I install IE 32 bit and/or switch from 64 bit to 32 bit?

    Windows 10: Internet Explorer

    • You need to have Windows 10 64-bit(x64) to use this feature
    • To check:
      • Click on Windows Key
      • Click on Settings
      • Click on System
      • On left panel click on About
      • On right panel check system type:
        • System Type: 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
          • That means you have Windows 10 64-bit
        • System Type: 32-bit operating system, x86-based processor
          • That means you have Windows 10 32-bit
    • Internet Explorer
      • 32-bit(x86):
        • C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplorer.exe
      • 64-bit(x64):
        • C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplorer.exe
    Note:
    • You cannot switch between Windows 10 32-bit to 64-bit. you need to re-install Windows 10 64 bit.
    • To download Windows 10 64-bit:
      Microsoft - "Windows 10 - Download tool now"

    • loading a 32 bit program onto a 64 bit windows system 7b23dd14-23cd-4459-bfc9-5fe838d21118.png

    • If you have Windows 10 64-bit, you can run any application which supports 64-bit and as well as 32-bit
     
    Roharashraj™, Dec 5, 2019
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  3. Windows 10 64 bit to 32 bit

    Hi Ajay,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. Appreciate your interest in using Windows 10.

    I would like to inform that 64 bit Operating system can run 32 bit programs but, 32 bit Operating system cannot run 64 bit programs. So I suggest you to stay on the 64 bit Operating system which can run both 32 bit and 64 bit programs. If you want to install
    a32 bit Operating system, you need to create an ISO media using the Media Creation Tool and install from the installation media.

    Refer the link below for more information:

    Windows 10 herunterladen

    Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to
    write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Dec 5, 2019
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  4. loading a 32 bit program onto a 64 bit windows system

    Why program files are listed as 32-bit (x86) while operating system is 64-bit in Windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.

    I see that your program files are listed as 32-bit (x86) while your operating system is 64-bit.

    Please answer the below question to assist you better.

    Are you able to see a separate folder called as Program Files in C:\ drive?

    If you are able to see that folder (Program file) that means this folder contains the 64 bit programs.

    If you have a 64 bit operating system you will be able to see both folders Program file(x86) which contains the 32 bit applications and only Program Files folder which contains the 64 bit applications.

    The both folders are used to ensure legacy 32-bit applications continue to work the same way they used to on 64-bit applications otherwise that would create a corruption or damage.

    The main reason is to make 32-bit applications that don't even know 64-bit systems exist "just work", even if 64-bit DLLs are installed in places the applications might look. A 32-bit application won't be able to load a 64-bit DLL,
    so a method was needed to ensure that a 32-bit application (that might pre-date 64-bit systems and thus have no idea 64-bit files even exist) wouldn't find a 64-bit DLL, try to load it, fail, and then generate an error message.

    Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Anup Karkal, Dec 5, 2019
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