Windows 10: Unable to install a 32 bit application on 64bit

I am trying to install a 32 bit application on Windows 10 64bit but when I double click on it nothing happens. What could be wrong? I though 32bit applications can be run on 64 bit?

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How to upgrade Windows10 from 32 bit to 64bit?

Hi,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. I understand the inconvenience you are facing. I will certainly help you with this.

You may also update the touchpad driver from Device Manager manually and check if this helps.

• Press (Windows key + X) and click on “Device Manager”.
• Expand “Touchpad Driver” or “Synaptic Touchpad Driver”.

• Right click on the drivers and select “Update Driver Software”. Once this is done, restart the computer and check if the issue persists.

If issue persist, I suggest you to try installing it in compatibility mode. Compatibility mode runs the program using settings from a previous version of Windows. Follow these steps to install the drivers in compatibility mode and check if that helps.

• Download the touchpad or Synaptic Touch pad drivers from the manufacturer’s website.

• Right-click on the driver setup file and click on ‘Properties’.
• Click on the ‘Compatibility’ tab and check the box
  ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’ and select Windows 8/8.1 operating system from the drop down menu and proceed with the installation. Once this is done, restart the computer and check if the issue persists.

To migrate from 32 bit OS to 64 bit; if you have max 3 GBs of RAM, then 32 bit should be sufficient for your needs. If you happen to have 4 to 8 GBs or more RAM, then 64 bit would be suitable.
As for compatibility, you will need 64 bit device drivers for any hardware devices you might have.

For more information, I suggest you to refer to the below given Wiki article by Andre Da Costa and check if it helps:

How to migrate to Windows 10 64 bit from 32 bit versions of Windows





Hope this information is helpful. Please feel free to reply in case you face any other issues with Windows in future.

Thank you.

 

Running 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 10 on same computer temporarily

That means you missed step 2 and your 32-bit install wasn't activated. So you can't install 64bit cleanly yet.

 

Windows 10 32 bit to 64 bit upgrade lost wifi and audio

Hi Andrew,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

To assist you better, I suggest you to answer some questions below.

• Are you using Windows 10 64bit or 32 bit for now?
• Which was your previous operating system and was it 32bit or 64 bit?
• Did you try installing the latest drivers and check?
• What is the make and model of your PC?

Please post us back with more information to help you better.