32bit programs run on 64bit?

[Guest]

Ok so let me get this stright! Can I run programs and games that I have used
on Windows XP 32bit on Windows Vista 64bit right? and yes I do have a 64 dual
CPU.

Thanks

 

[John Barnes]

There are no guarantees. Some will run fine, others may install but not run
properly and some won't install.

 

[Dustin Harper]

Some of them will. There are a few that won't run with it, most noteably
Antivirus, security, etc.. There are a lot that will run though. It's
basically hit and miss, though. But, more hits!

Dustin Harper
(e-mail address removed)
http://www.vistarip.com

 

[Guest]

Thanks guys that answered my question!

 

[Troy McClure]

the ONLY time 32bit software wont run on a 64bit platform is when the
software installs a virtual device driver.

 

[John Barnes]

Not true. It is true much of the time but not always.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Don't have AutoCAD here, but just Googled this one.

Autodesk - AutoCAD Services & Support - Error when installing from a deployment to a 64-bit computer:
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/item?siteID=123112&id=9450261&linkID=9240617

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com



Just an adding Question.

I have Vista Ultimate x64bit. And I would like to install AutoCAD 2008
32bit.
when I run setup it gives me the error. "This is 32-bit AutoCAD 2008.
It can not be installed on 64-bit Windows."

Is there any soloution out there to get around it? with out having to
install the 32bit Vista Ultimate.