changing 64 bit operating system to 32 bit

brettmarker

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Is there a way to change from 64 to 32 bit. I ran into a problem with running a program from a web site that implied that I needed a 32 bit web browser instead of 64 bit web browser. I did not put the 64 bit browser in so am unaware of how to fix this issue. It is from windows 8.1 x64 based processor ie version 10.1
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    CPU
    i3-3227U CPU @ 1.90GHz
    Motherboard
    64-bit
    Memory
    4.00 GB
    Browser
    IE 10.1
That is a little unusual. Almost (?) without exception, 32Bit programs will run in a 64Bit environment. Have you tried running in compatibility mode? What is the program an website?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Use several different computers during a day, so specs are irrelevant.
said I needed 32bit web browser not 64 bit. the program is battlefieldplay4free game client software @ battlefield.play4free.com

after checking it a second time though before occurring, it states that I need administrator rights to install the software. I have administrator rights enabled when attempting to load the game. well hope someone knows what to do. thanks
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    CPU
    i3-3227U CPU @ 1.90GHz
    Motherboard
    64-bit
    Memory
    4.00 GB
    Browser
    IE 10.1
Did you try with another browser, like Firefox, it's 32 bit.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home made
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen7 2700x
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime x470 Pro
    Memory
    16GB Kingston 3600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus strix 570 OC 4gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 960 evo 250GB
    Silicon Power V70 240GB SSD
    WD 1 TB Blue
    WD 2 TB Blue
    Bunch of backup HDDs.
    PSU
    Sharkoon, Silent Storm 660W
    Case
    Raidmax
    Cooling
    CCM Nepton 140xl
    Internet Speed
    40/2 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    WD
Just tried it with IE and FF. Created an account and logged in - no probs. (64Bit)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Use several different computers during a day, so specs are irrelevant.
figured the problem out if I run internet explorer as administrator it allows me to run the online program. otherwise the online program doesn't have the option to run as administrator. I didn't think necessary to change as administrator on ie explorer because I was signed into windows on a administrator account. thanks for the help
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    CPU
    i3-3227U CPU @ 1.90GHz
    Motherboard
    64-bit
    Memory
    4.00 GB
    Browser
    IE 10.1
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