Programs written for 32-bit operating systems will run perfectly well on a 64-bit system.
No special action is needed. 32-bit applications are run transparently.
Most 64-bit operating systems contain a 32-bit translation layer. Installing a 32-bit program is no different than installing a 64-bit one.
Usually, yes. Windows XP Professional x64, Windows Vista x64, and most Linux distributions all offer the ability to run 32-bit programs transparently on top of a 64-bit system. If your CAD program is compatible with the 32-bit edition, there is a very good chance that it will run without any problems on the 64-bit edition.
64 or 32 although the 64 will be able to run 32 bit programs.
No, this is how it works. 64-bit CPU - 64-bit OS - 64-bit Program = Yes 64-bit CPU - 32-bit OS - 64-bit Program = No 64-bit CPU - 64-bit OS - 32-bit Program = Yes 32-bit CPU - 64-bit OS - 32-bit Program = No So, basically, the 64-bit CPU just means that it can support an OS up to 64-bits. But whatever OS you install is the deciding factor. So, a 64-bit program will not work on a 32-bit OS, even if there is a 64-bit processor, although a 32-bit program will run on a 64-bit OS. Hope this helped! SeanHolshouser
In simple terms, 32-bit operating systems can only be able to run on 32-bit CPUs and 32-bit apps, but a 64-bit operating system can be able to run both 32-bit and 64-bit CPUs and apps.
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When installing, Windows should automatically detect your OS and install 64-bit.However, if it is a 32 bit disc and you are running it on a 64 bit system, it should work, yet if your computer has more than 3GB of RAM (4GB, for instance), the maximum memory that will be used on autocad is most likely 3GB.There is no difference installing a 32 bit application on a 64 bit operating system. All 64 bit windows OS's can default to 32 bit operation.However if you attempt to install a 64 bit program in a 32 bit system it will warn you and refuse to install.""" it is wrong answer, it gives and errorThis is 32-bit Autocad 2008. It can not be installed on 64-bit Windowswhats the problem"""""
You don't have to "do" anything. All general-purpose 64-bit operating systems will run 32-bit applications as well out of the box.
No.
64 bit OSes use special set of instructions as well as 64 bit memory space which is in principle is not supported by 32 bit processors.
It is impossible to run 64 bit applications on a 32 bit based system. You can upgrade to a 64 bit version of Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7... unless you use a Virtual Machine to run a 64 bit OS. Note that this could be very bad to use if your computer is physically not capable of running a 64 bit OS.