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Can a 64 bit Operating System be Installed on a 32 Bit Processor?
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∙ 11y ago
Windows XP 32 bit will not run on a PC with a 64 bit processor. The two systems are incompatible and trying to install Windows XP 32 bit onto a computer with a 64 bit processor will result in errors.
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∙ 12y agoNo, 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
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∙ 15y agoIt depends on the processor. The most common 64 bit processors are of the PowerPC, AMD64, and Itanium variety. PowerPC and AMD64 will run 32 bit software. With PowerPC there is really no need for software that is specifically 64 bit. AMD64 processors were created by adding 32 more bits to already existing 64 bit processors. Itanium processors take 32 bit data and convert it to 64 bit before processing it. It is horribly slow but it works.
Long story short: yes
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∙ 13y agoYes but you might not be able to address all the memory.
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∙ 13y agoYes, it's. You can't run 64 bit OS on 32 bit processor.
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∙ 11y agoYes, but take a backup of everything first in case something goes wrong with the installation
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∙ 15y agoYes, you can.
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∙ 13y agoYes.
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∙ 13y agoYes.
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∙ 11y agoNO
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What does 64-bit ready mean?
'64-bit ready' means the computer has the capabilities, maybe with or without modifications, to utilize a 64-bit processor, 64-bit operating system, 64-bit code, and more than 4GB of RAM.
How much cost in upgrading 32 bits to a 64 bits?
This depends on whether you are referring to a processor, an operating system, or an application, as well as the operating system / processor in question. More specific information as to the type of upgrade you are referring to is needed before a cost estimate can be provided.
How many bits in 80286 processor?
8086 is a 16bit processor.
How can you tell if your system is 64 bit or 32 bit?
Go to: My Computer > Properties > Advanced > Environment Variables > System Variables > Processor_Architecture x86 is 32-Bit x64 is 64-Bit On Windows 7 and Windows Vista, right click Computer from the desktop and it will open up a window. In it, it will directly tell what type of computer you have. If you are on a non-Windows machine, open up a terminal, and type: uname -m Any output similar to 'i586' or 'i686' means a 32-bit Operating system. Anything that looks similar to 'x86_64' or 'x64' or 'emt64' means a 64-bit Operating System. All of this refers to the Operating System you are running. However, this does necessarily tell you anything about the Hardware you have. It is entirely possible to run a 32-bit OS on 64-bit Hardware (though, the reverse is not possible).
Why is my 64 bit computer running in 32 bit?
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.
What determines whether you can use a 32 bit operating system or a 64 bit operating system?
Your processor.
Can you run a 64-bit operating system on a 32-bit processor?
No.
Which windows operating system uses only 16-bit processor?
3x
Is window 7 operating system for 64 bit processor only?
No. You can still get a 32 bit version.
Would a 64Bit processor work with a 32Bit operating system?
It can do but it is really the other way around. A 32-bit operating system can work with a 64-bit processor. However, if the processor doesn't have a "soft" switching mode, you will have to manually switch the 64-bit processor to 32-bit mode via the CMOS setup. Ideally you should install a 64-bit operating system and leave the processor in 64-bit mode. This will then allow you to run 32-bit programs and 64-bit programs side-by-side.
Does the Sempron processor support 64 -bit operating system?
Yes, I believer so because its is a AMD64 Technology processor.
Is your quad 9400 processor is compatible for xp or vista 64 bit operating system?
Yes.
Will dual core 2.80ghz processor support 2gb RAM?
Yes, however it depends on your operating system and if its a 64 or 32 bit processor
What version of Windows XP must be installed on a system that is using the Intel Itanium processor?
Windows XP 64-Bit Edition.
Which version of windows XP must be installed on a system that is using the Intel Itanium processor why?
Windows XP 64-bit Edition.
How much memory you can put on your 3.0 Ghz processor?
upto 4 gb of ram on a 32 bit operating system xp
Is your computer 32 bit if it has system32 folder?
Not necessarily - it could just as easily be 64-bit. The presence of the system32 folder is only indicative that you have Windows installed. The same folder exists if you have a 64-bit Operating System installed. If you want to figure out if your system is 32-bit or 64-bit, the easiest way is to go to your system properties: Start -> Control Panel -> System. If it says 64-bit in there somewhere, you are running a 64-bit OS on a 64-bit computer. If it does not, you are running a 32-bit OS, but the computer itself might be 64-bit. In that case, look at the processor type, and if it is not obvious from that description, you can google the description, and you will likely find out whether or not it is 32-bit.
