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How do you run 64-bit programs on 32-bit PC?

Anonymous
2022-12-08T11:07:50+00:00

I have a 32 bit PC and I'm trying to install many 64-Bit programs, They just say 'This app is not compatible with your device.'. Is there a way to install it without a VM app or checking microsoft store? I'm okay with upgrading, but i don't know which partition should i choose to install plus, it just can't install on any partition. I will try to give the error message when choosing the partition if needed.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update

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  1. DaveM121 868.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-12-08T11:44:13+00:00

    Hi Stickpion,

    I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    It is not possible to run 64bit software on a PC with a 32it processor.

    Usually, your processor would be 64bit and it is the 32bit version of Windows that is installed, if that is the case, the only way to solve this would be to backup your personal files, then clean install the 64bit version of Windows from a bootable USB, you can then run 32bit or 64bit software.

    I need some more information about your system, click your start button, then just type msinfo and press Enter, please provide a screenshot of the resulting system information window.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-12-08T11:52:13+00:00

    I have 64 bit processor and 32 bit osImage

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  3. DaveM121 868.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-12-08T11:57:36+00:00

    Hi Stickpion,

    Thank you for the screenshot, your Intel Core i5 3470 is a 64bit capable processor.

    So, to be able to use 64bit software, you would need to backup your personal files, wipe the drive and clean install Windows 10 64bit from a bootable USB.

    Have you created a new bootable Windows 10 64bit USB?

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  4. DaveM121 868.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-12-09T11:19:57+00:00

    Hi Stickpion,

    Is the other PC also installed with the 32bit version of Windows, open the Settings App, then go to System - About, there you will see if the processor or Windows is the 32bit version.

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-12-08T12:05:02+00:00

    Yeah it's downloading Windows 10 and the file to make a bootable usb is named 'MediaCreationTool' right?

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