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November 21st 08, 04:19 PM
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Is it possible to install Vista 32bit over the x64bit version?? We purchased a new laptop and it has x64 on it, some of our programs are not compatible. Thanks for any assistance!!! J -- jvino 
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November 21st 08, 04:45 PM
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jvino;891939 Wrote: Is it possible to install Vista 32bit over the x64bit version?? We purchased a new laptop and it has x64 on it, some of our programs are not compatible. Thanks for any assistance!!! J Hello Jvino, Sorry, but you can only do a clean install when going from 32-bit to 64-bit, or the other way around. Shawn -- Brink *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask them.* '*Windows 7 Forums*' (http://www.sevenforums.com/) *and* '*::Vista Forums::*' (http://www.vistax64.com) *Please post feedback to help others.*
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November 21st 08, 04:54 PM
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jvino wrote:
Is it possible to install Vista 32bit over the x64bit version?? We purchased a new laptop and it has x64 on it, some of our programs are not compatible. Thanks for any assistance!!! No. You would need to do a clean install of Vista 32-bit. Contact the laptop mftr. and get a 32-bit restore disk. Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
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November 21st 08, 04:54 PM
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jvino wrote:
Is it possible to install Vista 32bit over the x64bit version?? No. The only way to change from a 64-bit OS to a 32-bit OS (or vice-versa, for that matter) is to format the partition and perform a clean installation. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot
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November 21st 08, 06:24 PM
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What are examples of programs that are not compatible other then possibly
device drivers? Since almost software.applications that work with Vista32 also Work with Vista 64. "jvino" wrote in message ... Is it possible to install Vista 32bit over the x64bit version?? We purchased a new laptop and it has x64 on it, some of our programs are not compatible. Thanks for any assistance!!! J -- jvino
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November 21st 08, 06:41 PM
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Hello Curious, You can check at this Microsoft link to see if a program or hardware is compatible with the 32-bit or 64-bit Vista versions. 'Windows Vista Compatibility Center' (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/) Hope this helps, Shawn Curious;892024 Wrote: What are examples of programs that are not compatible other then possibly device drivers? Since almost software.applications that work with Vista32 also Work with Vista 64. "jvino" wrote in message ... Is it possible to install Vista 32bit over the x64bit version?? We purchased a new laptop and it has x64 on it, some of our programs are not compatible. Thanks for any assistance!!! J -- jvino -- Brink *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask them.* '*Windows 7 Forums*' (http://www.sevenforums.com/) *and* '*::Vista Forums::*' (http://www.vistax64.com) *Please post feedback to help others.*
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