I Can't install win 8 32 bit

numinbah

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I have two computers 1 running Windows XP and another running Windows 7. I decided to install windows 8 on the XP Machine but that only has 1GB of memory, and I didn't really want to install on that machine the Windows 7 machine also only has 1GB of memory, so I thought I would try to install the 32bit system on that because I could get away with 1gb, except I used the wrong disk (the 64 bit) to do the install. No problem I thought I will start all over again and put the Windows 8 32bit in this time....

The problem I have is the computer thinks I am trying to install the windows 64bit version and wants me to replace the 32bit disk with the 64bit one. No matter what I try I can not get pass this point.

If any one has ant idea what to do I would be obliged.............
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win 7
Hmmmm. I don't really know. Maybe the only thing you could do is format the hard drive so it wouldn't be able to tell a previous install had been attempted?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W7
Are you booting from the DVD, or launching the DVD from within Windows?

If Win8 is like Win7, you'll need to boot from the DVD to install a different bit depth.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Window 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    homebuilt
    CPU
    I7-3930k
    Motherboard
    Asus P9X79 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Gskill DDR3-2133
    Graphics Card(s)
    eVGA GTX 680
    Sound Card
    Soundblaster Zx
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus PA246Q
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    Corsair Force GT 120GB
    WD Cavair Black 1.5TB
    PSU
    PC Power & cooling Silencer 750
    Case
    Silverstone FT02B-W
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D14 w/ PWM fans
    Keyboard
    cheap Logitech USB wired
    Mouse
    old 5 button Microsoft USB optical
    Internet Speed
    6Mb cable

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8 Release Preview, 7 Home Premium
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS K53SJ Notebook
    CPU
    CPU @ 2.10GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2310M Processor
    Memory
    DDR3 1333 MHz SDRAM, 2 x SO-DIMM socket for expansion up to 8 G SDRAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M with 1GB DDR3 VRAM
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6" 16:9 HD (1366x768) LED Backlight
    Hard Drives
    500GB 5400rpm/7200rpm
    Case
    Aluminum Blue
    Keyboard
    Built in
    Mouse
    HP 2.4 GHz Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse
    Other Info
    Qualcomm Atheros AR9002WB-1NG Wireless Network Adapter
    Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller
    Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter
    Bluetooth Device (Personal Area Network)
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