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buying a oem without AOC label

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by cwquiinby, 2013/05/24.

  1. 2013/05/24
    cwquiinby

    cwquiinby Inactive Thread Starter

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    I have a HP Pavilion laptop dv6 it has windows 7 64 bit on it I want to add 32 bit to it if I buy an operating system 32 & 64 bit off ebay will my current AOC key code authenticate it too? I am new to manipulating my OS so need serious help I have little if any real computer skills in this area.
     
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    SpywareDr

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    64-bit version of Windows 7 can handle 32-bit software.
     
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    PeteC

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    Welcome to WindowsBBS :)
    Almost certainly - NO. Any purchase of a Windows 7 installation DVD should include a product key.

    The big question is ....

    Why do you want to install the 32 bit version as dual boot alongside your existing 64 bit installation ??
     
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    cwquiinby

    cwquiinby Inactive Thread Starter

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    Problem is it isn't installing a game meant for 32 bit systems I keep getting an error message saying so. So how would I fool it into installing? The game is Far Cry first edition
     
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    PeteC

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    As the game was published in 2004 - long before Windows 7 was released I very much doubt that it would run on Windows 7 32 bit. You could try installing in Compatibility Mode

    Look at the System Requirements here

    Edit - take a look at this Google search for possible solutions.
     
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    You don't indicate which version of Win7 you're using. If Pro or Ultimate, you can install the built-in XP Pro, which should run your game with no problem. I use it to run a 16-bit program I've relied on ever since I got my first PC with Win95.
     
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    Arie

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    Most likely the game is 16-bit, that's why it won't run on 64-bit Windows.

    Get a newer version of the game.
     
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