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Windows 7?

Asked by: rmmarsh

The list of supported OS state Windows 32-bit... does that mean it will NOT run on Windows 7 x64 or Vista x64?

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2009-10-27 at 10:57:41ID24848132
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Interbase / Firebird Database

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by: Noam_KuilboerPosted on 2009-10-27 at 11:10:37ID: 25675563

Yes

 

by: Noam_KuilboerPosted on 2009-10-27 at 11:12:05ID: 25675576

Im sorry. Actualy that is not true.

32 Bit software runs fine on 64 bit operating systems.

64 Bit software will however not run on 32 Bit operating systems

 

by: xxdcmastPosted on 2009-10-27 at 11:12:16ID: 25675582

Yes and no. Some programs meant for 32 bit operating systems can run in compatibility mode on 64 bit operating systems. I do not know if this database product will support that.

From MS itself.
Most programs designed for a computer running a 32-bit version of Windows will work on a computer running 64-bit versions of Windows. Notable exceptions are many antivirus programs, and some hardware drivers.

Drivers designed for 32-bit versions of Windows do not work on computers running a 64-bit version of Windows. If you're trying to install a printer or other device that only has 32-bit drivers available, it won't work correctly on a 64-bit version of Windows. If you are unsure whether there is a 64-bit driver available for your device, go online to

 

by: rmmarshPosted on 2009-10-27 at 11:24:24ID: 31646590

Thanks to both of you... I appreciate the answers...

 

by: kmlmustangPosted on 2009-10-27 at 11:24:29ID: 25675705

xxdcmast is correct. We have an 32bit accounting appilcation that requires a specific printer driver and fails when trying to install it on a 64bit machine. I good work around is if you have Windows 7 Pre, Ent, or Ult to use XP mode downloadable from Microsofts website. This will install a 32bit version of XP that will run your native applications that will not run in 64bit Windows 7. The run via remote terminal session. Pretty neat if you ask me. Fixes many isses included requirements of IE6 or IE7..

 

by: rmmarshPosted on 2009-10-27 at 12:39:39ID: 25676522

Ahh yes, but unfortunately it doesn't run on Home Premium... RATS!  And until I see how Win7 goes, I'm not gonna upgrade...

 

by: kmlmustangPosted on 2009-10-27 at 12:45:55ID: 25676587

You'd be pretty surprised. We are currently upgrading our machine that were vista ent to windows 7 ent. I am building the base image now to deploy to the users. We are incorporating the xp mode into them because we want everyone to eventually have windows 7. You could consider our IT dept bleeding edge. I hope it woerks out for you in the long run. So far I am happy with it.

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