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I think it should install but the operation will not be as that good as the 64 bit processor... hmm.. let's wait for other suggestion 
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The main difference between 32-bit and 64-bit computing lies in the central processing unit (CPU), the main chip that's at the heart of every computer. 32-bit processors can handle 32 bits of data at a time, while 64-bit processors, as you might imagine, can handle twice that amount. In short, when a processor can handle more data, it can theoretically allow you to load larger programs, bigger files, and generally be more productive. Most processors sold in computers today are 64-bit but also fully support 32-bit instructions, which makes them compatible with the majority of today's operating systems and software
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good question ..check this out:
The main difference between 32-bit and 64-bit computing lies in the central processing unit (CPU), the main chip that's at the heart of every computer. 32-bit processors can handle 32 bits of data at a time, while 64-bit processors, as you might imagine, can handle twice that amount. In short, when a processor can handle more data, it can theoretically allow you to load larger programs, bigger files, and generally be more productive. Most processors sold in computers today are 64-bit but also fully support 32-bit instructions, which makes them compatible with the majority of today's operating systems and software
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http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/s...--feature.html
Last edited by cguan_77; Aug 28th, 2009 at 2:48 am.
No, it can't be installed. 32-bit software can run on a 64-bit CPU (with the case of x86-64 CPUs), but not the other way around. The 32-bit processor won't be able to understand the 64-bit instructions.
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Originally Posted by cbulock 
No, it can't be installed. 32-bit software can run on a 64-bit CPU (with the case of x86-64 CPUs), but not the other way around. The 32-bit processor won't be able to understand the 64-bit instructions.
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Another NO here. I have tried Windows7 64bit on a 32bit machine just to see and it says "wrong CPU installed".
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Originally Posted by avee_kothari8
Can a 64-bit Operating System be installed on machine having a 32-bit processor??
On the other hand, just how have you determined you do in fact have a pure x86 processor? Info would be helpful, just to clarify/clear-up any assumptions.
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Originally Posted by kaninelupus
No, Nein, Nie, Nada, Nyet!
On the other hand, just how have you determined you do in fact have a pure x86 processor? Info would be helpful, just to clarify/clear-up any assumptions.
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Originally Posted by Suspishio
He didn't say he had a 32 bit CPU! LOL.
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