Can a 64-bit Operating System be installed on machine having a 32-bit processor??
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Jump to PostNo, 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.
Jump to PostAnd it's no from me too.
Jump to Postand just in case you didnt quite get that - NO you cannot hense the different names!
Jump to PostCan a 64-bit Operating System be installed on machine having a 32-bit processor??
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.
Jump to PostCan a 64-bit Operating System be installed on machine having a 32-bit processor??
Can you tell us what processor you have just to make sure it is 32-bit?
Do you already have a 64-bit OS or are you after buying a new OS?
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