Installing X32 on a X64 base laptop!!?????

jimbo45 said:

Hi there

NOT NECESSARILY TRUE -- 32 bit drivers are in general needed for running a 32 bit OS. Now it IS possible for some 32 bit drivers to work on a 64 bit OS - but here I think you need to ensure the OS allows installing unsigned drivers.

I can see ZERO value of running a 32 bit OS (as HOST) on a 64 bit CPU --- running a 32 bit OS as a Virtual machine is another matter of course --nothing wrong with that idea.

Cheers
jimbo

Many tablets and hybrids can only run 32bit even though CPU may be 64bit due to locked down unusual 32bit UEFI bootloaders. So for these devices - 32bit on 64bit cpu - lots of value .

If Mr. Hudson loads 32 bit Windows most of the drivers if not all will be loaded by Windows. Has nothing to lose trying and then seeing what device manager reports back.

I was concerned it would not activate as the original windows was 64 bit.

If he has 32 bit and an hour, let it rip.

Yes. Once up and you've been online for a little while check device manager for any yellow exclamation marks.

Right click start, left click device manager.

Activation is not affected by 32-bit or 64-bit architecture differences in Windows - the digital license obtained on a 64-bit machine is applicable to either.

Thanks Fafhrd. I just thought it had to be like for like. Great to know.

Sorry not following.

Are you able to connect to Internet, initially try wired.