32bit programs run on 64bit?

Ok so let me get this stright! Can I run programs and games that I have used
on Windows XP 32bit on Windows Vista 64bit right? and yes I do have a 64 dual
CPU.

Thanks

There are no guarantees. Some will run fine, others may install but not run
properly and some won't install.

"Badger02" <Badger02@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Ok so let me get this stright! Can I run programs and games that I have
> used
> on Windows XP 32bit on Windows Vista 64bit right? and yes I do have a 64
> dual
> CPU.
>
> Thanks

Some of them will. There are a few that won't run with it, most noteably
Antivirus, security, etc.. There are a lot that will run though. It's
basically hit and miss, though. But, more hits!

Dustin Harper
dharper@vistarip.com
http://www.vistarip.com



Badger02 wrote:
> Ok so let me get this stright! Can I run programs and games that I have used
> on Windows XP 32bit on Windows Vista 64bit right? and yes I do have a 64 dual
> CPU.
>
> Thanks

Thanks guys that answered my question!

the ONLY time 32bit software wont run on a 64bit platform is when the
software installs a virtual device driver.



"Badger02" <Badger02@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Ok so let me get this stright! Can I run programs and games that I have
> used
> on Windows XP 32bit on Windows Vista 64bit right? and yes I do have a 64
> dual
> CPU.
>
> Thanks

Not true. It is true much of the time but not always.


"Troy McClure" <k@k.com> wrote in message
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> the ONLY time 32bit software wont run on a 64bit platform is when the
> software installs a virtual device driver.
>
>
>
> "Badger02" <Badger02@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> newsBEDEAB8-A8AF-4502-87CE-983DFE39EE56@microsoft.com...
>> Ok so let me get this stright! Can I run programs and games that I have
>> used
>> on Windows XP 32bit on Windows Vista 64bit right? and yes I do have a 64
>> dual
>> CPU.
>>
>> Thanks
>

Just an adding Question.

I have Vista Ultimate x64bit. And I would like to install AutoCAD 2008
32bit.
when I run setup it gives me the error. "This is 32-bit AutoCAD 2008.
It can not be installed on 64-bit Windows."

Is there any soloution out there to get around it? with out having to
install the 32bit Vista Ultimate.


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zillykapilly

Don't have AutoCAD here, but just Googled this one.

Autodesk - AutoCAD Services & Support - Error when installing from a deployment to a 64-bit computer:
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet...linkID=9240617

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"zillykapilly" <zillykapilly.2s7x3c@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message news:zillykapilly.2s7x3c@no-mx.forums.net...

Just an adding Question.

I have Vista Ultimate x64bit. And I would like to install AutoCAD 2008
32bit.
when I run setup it gives me the error. "This is 32-bit AutoCAD 2008.
It can not be installed on 64-bit Windows."

Is there any soloution out there to get around it? with out having to
install the 32bit Vista Ultimate.


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zillykapilly