I have just bought a Dell laptop with dual-core 64-bit AMD processor on which Dell (without asking me) has installed 32-bit WinVista. I tried to install a 64-bit application (7-zip, I think) and it refused to install.
2007-04-28 06:35:47 · 4 answers · asked by stanberka 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
The fact that the processor is 64 bit capable does not matter, the OS is what matters. You only have a 32 bit OS, so you can only use 32 bit programs.
2007-04-28 18:45:22 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fairly much all 32-bit purposes, with some remarkable exceptions including anti-virus purposes and different equipment-point stuff artwork effective. maximum run on a similar velocity as below a 32-bit OS, some run somewhat speedier - by using fact the top-result equipment calls are fairly sixty 4-bit and could carry out greater proper in some circumstances (inspite of the postpone created via the 32-sixty 4 thunking layer) often its no longer something you may desire to stress approximately. i've got been employing Vista sixty 4-bit because October final year and have enjoyed it!
2016-10-14 00:24:29 · answer #2 · answered by hagensee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!
64bit programs will detect that you do not have the right OS and will just not install.
2007-04-28 13:28:22 · answer #3 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-05-05 02:37:49 · answer #4 · answered by mmrtnz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋