64 Bit Laptop And Software

[Tubbycoates]

Hi all,

I've got myself a new (refurbished !) laptop, which uses Windows 7 like my previous laptop.

Unfortunately, several of my applications that I used on my old one won't load on my new one, mainly because the message I am getting is that they aren't compatible with a 64 bit PC.

Is there anyway around it, or will I lose my dearly loved software forever ?

Thanks all in advance.

[Old_Geezer]

One should find the windows 64 bit operating system can run 32 bit applications. Don't recall off the top of my head if it's necessary to do anything; but maybe worth right clicking on the icon and see if you can find compatibility settings.

[Tubbycoates]

Right click what ?

[Tuvok]

An icon is the picture you click on to start your program.

[Tubbycoates]

Yes I know, but when I try to load the software I get the errors.

I'm assuming Old_Geezer was referring to something else.

[Togo]

Hmmm I have forgotten so much about the older 7 operating system but am sure that there is such a thing as xp mode that can be downloaded to help with 32 bit software.
After typing this up I searched and found this. May be worth a read through TC.

http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_get_32bit_software_to_run_on_64bit_windows.html

[Togo]

Great answer here TC.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_programs/how-do-i-get-32-bit-software-to-work-on-a-64-bit/ed0f11f5-314b-e011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5

[Togo]

The "xp mode" download keeps cropping up I see.

[Tubbycoates]

Sorry all, I don't understand what you are on about.

e.g. , I went to one of the programs I want to install. Right click, there was something about compatability mode. A box came up, and I tried following the instructions. Still didn't install, telling me to get in touch with Microsoft.

Isn't there a very simple solution to solve all this ? I can't even use QBasic, because it says I am using 64 bit rather than 32.

Thanks for all your help.