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If you’ve settled on, oh, Windows 8.1 as your operating system of choice, you aren’t off the hook yet. You need to decide whether you want the 32-bit flavor or the 64-bit flavor of Windows 8.1. (Similarly, Windows 8.1 Pro and Enterprise are available in a 32-bit model and a 64-bit model.)
Is Windows 8 32bit or 64bit?
If you’re running Windows 8, head to Control Panel > System. … Look for the “System type” entry to see whether your operating system and processor are 32-bit or 64-bit.
How do I run a 32bit program on a 64-bit Windows 8?
A 64-bit guest can run on a 32-bit host if the hardware supports it.
- Pick up and install a suitable virtual machine. …
- Download the 64-bit Windows ISO file and run the VMware machine.
- Select to install the 64-bit version of OS.
- Set a hard drive to install the 64-bit OS on.
