Solved Have a 32 bit disc -can i use it in my 64 bit desktop

Johnw April 2, 2014 at 03:17:16

"how can i use this disc now ?" Try it, is the first step. message edited by Johnw

Johnw April 2, 2014 at 03:21:15

Second step. Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows http://windows.microsoft.com/en-AU/... Applies to Windows 8.1

Derek April 2, 2014 at 15:17:04

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32 bit programs will run normally on a 64 bit computer, but not 16 bit. Just for info, "Program Files" is for 64 bit and "Program Files (x86)" is for 32 bit. Always pop back and let us know the outcome - thanks

Derek April 10, 2014 at 15:06:52

Not your question but further general info: Systems always handle the previous hardware bit standard. It follows therefore that a 32 bit machine will still run 16 bit programs (but not 8 bit, which is ancient). There are special programs that can produce a virtual environment for running programs written for earlier hardware. "DOS box", for example, allows specific 16 bit programs to run on a 64 bit machine. Not to be confused with "compatibility mode" which is an arrangement to allow running of programs written for previous "operating systems" (if they don't run normally). Always pop back and let us know the outcome - thanks message edited by Derek