how to change window7 from 64bit to 32bit

[nourh]

I want to help me how to change window7 from 64bit to 32bit

 

[clifford_cooley]

HI nourh - Welcome to w7forums

Changing bit versions will require a re-install of Windows.

Before you make such a drastic decision, may I ask why you are wanting to change bit versions?
We may can help you with any troubles you are having.

 

[nourh]

HI nourh - Welcome to w7forums

Changing bit versions will require a re-install of Windows.

Before you make such a drastic decision, may I ask why you are wanting to change bit versions?
We may can help you with any troubles you are having.

thankyou for answer
I want to change bit because in some of the programs that operate on 32-bit

 

[nourh]

if me re-install of windows from Where select 32-bit or 64-bit because i donot have cd i press F10 and re-install the windows

 

[nourh]

sorry my english not very good I hope to understand me

 

[clifford_cooley]

Hi nourh

Can you tell us a little bit about your system and which windows version you are using. Plus the names of the programs that are not working. Windows 64-Bit will run most 32-Bit applications.

Things you can try
Turn off UAC before installing older application - https://www.w7forums.com/configure-windows-7-uac-t1553.html
Run the applications in Compatibility Mode - https://www.w7forums.com/application-compatibility-mode-t314.html
If you have Windows Professional or greater there is XP Mode - https://www.w7forums.com/windows-xp-mode-t1542.html

However to reinstall you will need a Windows install disk. There is no switches or options to select from. The 32-Bit and 64-Bit installs are on separate install disk. You choose which bit version you want by selecting the correct install disk.

 

[MSbwood]

I second XP Mode!

It allows you to run your 32bit xp only applications in windows 7. It takes a little bit of setup but it works quite well.

here are some MS sites that talk about it...
Info: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/get-started.aspx

Install & Setup: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx

Good Luck,
Bryan W
MS Architect Evangelist

 

[nourh]

my windows 7 home premium and the program is library direct x is not work in operating system 32 bit

 

[nourh]

However to reinstall you will need a Windows install disk. There is no switches or options to select from. The 32-Bit and 64-Bit installs are on separate install disk. You choose which bit version you want by selecting the correct install disk.[/QUOTE]


please I want more explain I donot understand how make 32 bit if re-install

 

[Nibiru2012]

Did you buy the Windows 7 as retail, with the two discs?

Did it come installed on your computer?

We need more information please.

 

[nourh]

Did you buy the Windows 7 as retail, with the two discs?

Did it come installed on your computer?

We need more information please.

you buy the Windows 7 as retail, with the two discs?
no
Did it come installed on your computer?
yes

 

[Nibiru2012]

Well, it looks like your stuck with Windows 7 x64 version.

Your product key will work with an x86 version though. Maybe you could find a friend who has the x86 disc you could borrow and install it.

Also changing from x64 to x86 system you will have to do a clean install and reformat your hard drive too. That's the only way it can be done.

 

[vijay tiwari]

i am making a desktop application where i am using m.s.access as a oledb 4.0 provider with c#.
but there is a error my local system doesnot resister oledb 4.0 provider

 

[catilley1092]

Well, it looks like your stuck with Windows 7 x64 version.

Your product key will work with an x86 version though. Maybe you could find a friend who has the x86 disc you could borrow and install it.

Also changing from x64 to x86 system you will have to do a clean install and reformat your hard drive too. That's the only way it can be done.

Last night, I tried my product key to give me a clean version of Windows 7 (my key is not on the desktop casing), so I used Belarc Advisor and Jelly Bean Key Finder, they both report the same key, but my regular version of Windows 7 (Home Premium) would not activate with the key. I had to resort to the recovery partition to reinstall, and guess what? The programs still both show the same key. Then, I reentered my Anytime Upgrade key, and Pro was reinstalled, too. So, the regular versions of Windows 7 (the ones from Digital River) won't always activate with the OEM key. I read somewhere that many of the large OEM's use the same "master key" for activation for many installs, saving them (and us) lots of money. It was in the Jelly Bean Key finder that I read this.

 

[ss922]

However to reinstall you will need a Windows install disk. There is no switches or options to select from. The 32-Bit and 64-Bit installs are on separate install disk. You choose which bit version you want by selecting the correct install disk.

please I want more explain I donot understand how make 32 bit if re-install[/QUOTE]

So... If i have window 7 64bit business, then i don't have selection of installing either 32bit or 64bit?? (I cannot find the selection if there is)

Again,It is true that

64bit win7 business dvd can only install 64bit window7 business
and 32bit win7 business dvd can only install 32bit window7 business

 

[TrainableMan]

There is no difference needed in the BIOS (F10) for 32 or 64 bit.

To switch to 32-bit you must have the 32-bit install discs (or a downloaded copy). You should back up all your data. Then you must do a complete reinstall of Windows 7 including new 32-bit "drivers". You must reinstall all your programs. and then restore your data.

Any RAM > 3.25GB will no longer be available because 32-bits cannot read beyond there (cannot address the RAM above 3.25GB).