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I've got a Windows 10 Computer (home edition), which has 4GB of Ram and an i5 processor. I need to run an old 32 bit accounting programme. The vendor said it won't release a 64 bit version (although a 64bit version exists, it's missing key features from the older version).
The programme installs fine, but when I click on the programme icon, it says the programme won't work on a 64 bit system.
How do I find out if my Windows 10 is 32-bit or 64-bit Method I: Check it in your System About. Open Settings from your start menu. Method II: Use the System Properties page. Method III: Use Command Prompt. Type cmd in your start menu, right-click on Command Prompt. Method IV: Go to your.
What options do I have?
I've done a fair bit of research, but it seems to run up dead ends.
- The difference between 32 bit and 64 bit Windows OS. The Home edition of Windows 10 can deal with 128 GB while the Windows 10 Pro has jaw-dropping limits, up to 2048 GB. So, you can stuff your machine with as much RAM you like. For Windows 10 users, Microsoft now recommends that at least 8GB of RAM.
- Jul 29, 2019 In such cases, because a 64-bit operating system can handle large amounts of memory more efficiently than a 32-bit operating system, a 64-bit system can be more responsive when running several programs at the same time and switching between them frequently.
1) WoW64
Apparently, this is supposed to let you run 32 bits on 64 bit Windows. However, I am not sure how to install it. I think it's for web servers only. However, this Stack Overflow thread says it can work on Windows 7, but doesn't explain how to set it up (or if it will work on Windows 10).
2) XP mode
A 32bit Windows XP emulator. However, it seems to be for Windows 7 only. Also according to this Stack Overflow thread, you need Windows Professional.
3) Virtual Box Machine
Let's you emulate Windows. Seems overkill for my purposes. Plus I would need to buy a 32 bit Windows license. I think it would run slowly with 4GB of Ram.
Do I Have 32-bit Or 64-bit Windows 10
4) Partition drive into 32bit and 64 bit versionsApparently, you can use the free tool EaseUS to split the drive into two and then install separate 32bit and 64 bit versions.
Again, seems overkill and it looks like I would need buy a 32 bit Windows 10 license.
Are these my only options?
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Simply put, if you want to operate an older, 16-bit program, you have to be running a 32-bit version of Windows. 64-bit versions of the operating system simply do not support it, as they lack the compatibility layer (they are compatible with the more widely used 32-bit software, however). There are some other limitations of 64-bit Windows, but the key point here is that 16-bit programs won't execute.
Edit: After revisiting this question some time later, I'd like to address your findings in the OP.
- WoW64 lets you run 32-bit programs in a 64-bit Windows environment. It is built into the Windows operating system and does not require additional installation. Similarly, 32-bit installations of Windows can run 16-bit programs.
- XP Mode was a feature of Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate, that allowed you to run the more popular at the time Windows XP in a virtual machine.
- Virtual Box, or any virtual machine software (VMWare is another example) allows you to install an operating system inside and run it inside of your primary machine. This would be arguable the easiest way to achieve your goal as you could simply install the software onto a 32-bit virtual OS. If you gave the VM 2GB of memory access, on a 32-bit install, it would run okay. Sluggish, but okay.
- Partitioning your drive would allow you to dual boot twin installations of Windows. This is a more permanent solution, and shouldn't be done IMO unless you can't run the VM.
CoraCora
This isn't 32-bit, it's 16-bit
This would require you to be able run a 16-bit WoW memory space.
WoW16 stands for Windows on Windows.
The WoW started in windows 3.0, often called Windows for Workgroups.
Since this 16bit memory space is no longer available you could install DOSBox to the system, install Windows 3.1 to DOSBox and run the application from there.
Your other option is to install a 32bit version of Windows 10 as a virtual machine and run it from there.
CitizenCitizen
How To Check If 64 Or 32
Virtual Box with Linux and Wine might do it.
Alternatively here is a tutorial using DosBox.
Am I 32-bit Or 64-bit Windows 10
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