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32 bit software

  • 01-10-2013 6:42pm
    #1
    cichlid child
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 646 ✭✭✭


    Hi Does anyone know were I can buy a laptop/Computer running windows 7 or 8 but 32Bit.


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  • #2
    maki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 772 ✭✭✭maki


    You'll find it very difficult to find a new system with 32 bit windows on it. You could always buy a system with 64 bit windows, wipe it, then install the 32 bit version.

    I suppose the question is why would you want it? Unless you're running a load of 16 bit programs, 64 bit windows will do everything you need, including running 32 bit programs.


  • #3
    Skatedude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,674 ✭✭✭Skatedude


    windows 8 is 64 bit only and it's difficult to get win 7 in 32 bit.
    Er, but why wouldnt you want to use 64 bit? pretty much every 32 bit program will run on 64 bit.
    Only issue is that some 32 bit drivers wont work on 64 bit systems, but they would have to be very old for very unusual hardware


  • #4
    cichlid child
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 646 ✭✭✭cichlid child


    Cheers maki I need it to run software that wont install on a 64 bit version and I cannot get an updated version of the software.Thanks for the idea of wiping it and installing a 32 bit version.But can you buy a windows 32 bit version anywhere?


  • #5
    dazberry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,152 ✭✭✭dazberry


    Skatedude wrote: »
    windows 8 is 64 bit only and it's difficult to get win 7 in 32 bit.
    Er, but why wouldnt you want to use 64 bit? pretty much every 32 bit program will run on 64 bit.
    Only issue is that some 32 bit drivers wont work on 64 bit systems, but they would have to be very old for very unusual hardware

    I have both 32 and 64 bit version of Windows 8. If you need to run legacy 16 bit applications (for whatever reason???) you need a 32 bit version.

    /Edit: too slow!

    D.


  • #6
    cichlid child
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 646 ✭✭✭cichlid child


    At the moment the software is running on a machine with windows 98. I need to swap out the computer as it is falling apart but need a 32 bit version of any windows.


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  • #7
    Bepolite
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,737 ✭✭✭Bepolite


    Virtual machines


  • #8
    ressem
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,426 ✭✭✭ressem


    The Windows 8 Pro Upgrade provides both a 32 and 64 bit DVD and the license key is the same for both.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Windows-Pro-Upgrade-Edition-Vista/dp/B008GRKGXK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&sr=8-1&keywords=windows+8
    Stg £60.


    (Sorry but I'm not going to look for the versions of windows that are eligible for upgrade as trying to crawl through the garbage that is Microsoft EULAs and licensing invariably leads to bloodshot eyes and a foul mood. )


  • #9
    cichlid child
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 646 ✭✭✭cichlid child


    Thanks Ressem.


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