64 bit Windows required?

Hi, I just purchased a new MacBook Pro 2.5 GHz 17" about a week ago. I've been trying unsuccessfully to install Windows XP with SP2. I have done this before on an older Intel iMac without any issue. I'm starting to wonder if I need to use a 64-bit version of Windows on this computer, or will a normal 32-bit version still work? Thanks.

A regular FULL version of Windows XPSP2 or Vista 32Bit should work on your computer.
Axel F.

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Operating system. We have Premier Pro CS6 and 32-bit Windows 7. It will not install

Dell Laptop Latitude 6420
Windows 7 Professional
8GB Ram
A user in Public Relations needs to use Adobe Premier Pro CS6. However when we tried to install it the program is grayed out and has a caution icon. If I hover over it there is a message that says it prefers 64-bit. Prefers does not mean will not work in my opinion. However it will not install.
I read that Premier Pro is 64-bit only on another web site. Is this true? There has to be a solution.
On the Adobe site I saw that installing CS4 Premier was the work around but you have to purchase a license key. We have already purchased Premier Pro and do not have money in the budget to purchase an older product when this one should work.
Please help. I am under a lot of pressure to resolve this
James

Premiere Pro CS6 is 64 bit software and will only install on a 64 bit computer. There is no way around that.
64-bit Windows required | After Effects and Premiere Pro CS5.5 and CS6

How do you reinstall 64-bit Windows 7 in UEFI mode?

I have a PC with a single hard disk and, a while ago now, I installed 64-bit Windows 7 on it in UEFI mode.
The disk has two primary partitions: a C: partition which contains my Windows 7 system and other installed software such as Office, and a D: partition which contains only personal data.
(In other words, I don’t have a multi- or dual-boot system.)
I now wish to reinstall 64-bit Windows 7 into the same C: partition, again in UEFI mode.
There is a procedure for reinstalling Windows 7 documented on the following MS Web page:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/installing-reinstalling-windows#1TC=windows-7
in the section entitled “Using the Custom installation option without formatting the hard disk”.
The following YouTube video demonstrates this procedure:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr_s29MWOA0
and it looks relatively straightforward.
Essentially, the re-installation starts by inserting the installation DVD into the optical disk drive and running setup.exe while still logged on to Windows 7 with an administrator user ID.
At the screen entitled “Where do you want to install Windows?”, both the System Reserved partition (the example in the video is a legacy BIOS installation) and the C: primary partition are visible.
On that screen, you simply select the C: primary partition and click
Next, and Windows 7 is effectively reinstalled over Windows 7.
Any personal data in the C: partition is preserved in a folder called Windows.old.
The big question is, does this procedure work for a UEFI installation?
The documentation does not state that it works only for a legacy BIOS installation.
If I were to follow the procedure, when I reach the screen entitled “Where do you want to install Windows?”, I would expect to see the EFI System Partition (ESP), the Microsoft Reserved Partition (MSR), my C: primary partition and my D: primary partition.
Can I simply select the C: primary partition and click Next to start the (re-)installation?
It appears that nowhere in the procedure do you specify what mode of installation (legacy BIOS or UEFI) is required.
Does the installation setup simply use the same mode as that of the existing installation?
Does anyone have any experience of reinstalling Windows 7 in UEFI mode, using this procedure or any other method?

Hi,
It depends. Do you have Windows 7 DVD? Does your computer have a Boot from EFI Drive option?
Windows 7 DVD can boot in either BIOS mode or UEFI mode. Different UEFI firmware implementations support different methods for handling the installation operation. The processes for booting the computer into UEFI mode for the Windows product DVD are
the same. If you can find a boot from EFI Drive option, please perform the suggestions as i referred to.
If you cannot find any boot option, perform the steps below:
Use Device Manager's Firmware option and select Boot from EFI Internal Shell.
Use the EFI internal shell, as follows:
Start the EFI internal shell from the EFI boot menu and select the drive with the Windows product DVD. The following example assumes that the drive is Fs0:
Shell> Fs0:
Start the EFI boot application. For example, on an x64 system, run the following command:
fs0:> \EFI\BOOT\BOOTX64.EFI
After the application starts, you may be immediately prompted to press a key to boot from the drive to continue. Press a key to continue booting from the installation media.
Andy Altmann
TechNet Community Support

HP LaserJet M1120n MFP latest drivers for 64-bit Windows 7

I can't get my HP LaserJet M1120n MFP to work with 64-bit Windows 7. I downloaded and installed the drivers from HP site, file named ljM1120-hb-pnp-win64-el.exe and scan doesn't work, can only print Word documents. Downloaded and run check with the HP Doctor program you strongly recommend, but the ! report says I must download and install the most recent driver....well, it was what I thought was what I would get from HP site. Thanks for help!

Hi Lollo33,
The only 64 bit drivers available for your printer are the basic print and scan drivers which do not include any additional scan software. However, there is full solution driver support for Windows 7 32bit.
HP LaserJet Hostbased Print/Scan Plug and Play Drivers
Description:
The Plug and Play Bundle provides EZInstall to assist with installation for direct USB connections and offers basic print and scan for all-in-one and multifunction devices.
Details and specifications
File name:
ljM1120-hb-pnp-win64-en.exe [1/1, 14.14M]
System requirements:
No additional prerequisites
Released:
2009-10-11
Version:
20080808
Compatibility:
Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit), Microsoft Windows XP x64, Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Server 2003 64-Bit Edition
As an alternative, you may be able scan using MS Paint or the built-in Windows Fax and Scan software.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Scan-a-document-or-photo-with-Windows-Fax-and-Scan
Let me know if this helps.
Say "Thanks" by clicking the blue Kudos Star in the post that helped you.
Please mark the post that solves your problem as "Accepted Solution"; therefore, it's easier for others to find.
I am an HP employee.

Parameter Setting for Windows 64-Bit Windows (Zero Administration)

Hi All,
          I would like to know the advantages behind setting up parameters based on SNOTE 88416 & 1518419.
          I will explain our current environment to make understand first. Kindly help us to provide the solution for each parameter to set in Default or Instance Profile accordingly.
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Concerns:
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          It would be great if someone help us.
Regards,
Gopinath M.L

Hi Sriram,
          Thanks for your reply.
1. Each DI physical server level you have to define the memory parameters.
Yes, we have copied the entire parameters values as same as DI 1 & kept in DI 2.
My question is here, whether we need to share/divide all the parameters set accordingly in instance profile or not ??? If you require i can attach all parameters which has been set in DI 1 & DI 2.
2. You have to define in the instance profile parameters and as per the SAP Note 88416 base reference of the initial memory and buffer parameters, in a month you have to review the memory parameters,
Please check the below link Memory parameters for SAP on 64 Bit Windows screenshot, which describes to add phys_memsize, need to understand how to add that parameter & calculation whether it should be in Default or Instance profile, where other parameters values will be calculated automatically.
http://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/display/Basis/Memory+parameters+for+SAP+on++64+bit+Windows
Regards,
Gopinath M.L

How to update Photoshop and rest of CS4 suite to 64 bit windows 7

Hi. I've been using Adobe CS4 Master Suite on a 32 bit vista system.
I'm switching to a 64 bit windows 7 computer.
After going through the whole Master Suite Installation process, all of my Adobe programs show up in 32 bit / x86 format, except Photoshop which shows up both in 32 bit / x86 folder AND in 64 bit.
How do I get the rest of the Master Suite to show up / install in 64 bit? (is there a separate update? require a separate purchase? and why did photoshop work whereas the rest did not?)
And how do I check within the individual program to see if it's 32 or 64 bit? (photoshop has a system info tab that identified PS as 64 bit, but other progs don't have that)
Thanks

How do I get the rest of the Master Suite to show up / install in 64 bit?
You don't. Only Photoshop is 64bit, the other apps are conventional 32bit apps. The isntall location is therefore correct (within microsofts guidelines).
Mylenium

Installing ODI Studio and ODI Stand-alone on 64 bit Windows 7

Can anybody tell me which ODI downloads I need in order to install ODI Studio and ODI Stand-alone on my 64-bit Windows 7 machine?
I've already created the DB repository with RCU, but I'm having trouble with the ODI installation: I just spent an hour and a half downloading 2.5GB of installers that turned out to be wrong - the SETUP.EXE complained that it was a 32 bit installer and wouldn't work on 64 bit Windows - so I now need to find a 64-bit installer instead (another 2.5GB presumably...). Not sure which of the multiple download options to choose and I don't want to spend all day waiting for the wrong files to download again.
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Maybe it's just me: every time I try to install any of Oracle's server products (apart from the RDBMS itself), I end up wading through endless lists of cross-linked installation pre-requisites and searching OTN forums for the single secret combination of installer/JDK/JRE/operating system/database character-set/RDBMS version and desperate prayers to minor deities that will permit the installation to go ahead...
So any help will be gratefully received!

You will have to download ODI with the download option "for All Platforms" from http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/middleware/data-integrator/downloads/index.html

Boot Camp wont install 64 bit Windows 7 on iMac 2012

Hello guys,
I just bought the iMac 27" Late 2012 and im looking into installing Windows 7 via bootcamp.
At first I downloaded 32 bit Windows from DigitalRiver and tried to install Windows it then let me know that 64bit Windows was required. So I went ahead and downloaded the 64 bit Windows 7 and tried again but it is still giving me the same issue as before "BootCamp only supports 64-bit Windows installation on this platform..."
What can I do about this?

Hi billbennettnz,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
The article below may be able to help you with this. Click on the link to see more details and screenshots.
Boot Camp Help: Install Windows on your Mac
https://help.apple.com/bootcamp/mac/5.0/help/#apdecf0e4b6-b472-438d-881e-57c230b 1c250
Boot Camp 5.1: Frequently asked questions
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5639
Can I use a downloaded (ISO) version of Windows with Boot Camp?
MacBook Air (Mid 2011 and later), MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 and later, including Retina models), Mac mini (Mid 2011 and later), and iMac (Late 2012) can install downloaded (ISO) versions of Windows 7 and 8.
To determine if your Mac supports this feature:
Click the Go menu and choose Utilities.
Open Boot Camp Assistant.
Click Continue. If you see a "Create a Windows 7 or later install disk" checkbox, your Mac supports the use of downloaded (ISO) install images. See the Boot Camp Installation & Setup Guide for more information.
I hope this information helps ....
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64-Bit Windows 7 Load Driver Installation Problem

I am new to Mac and have recently got my hands on a new 17" MBP.
The MBP is a 2011 model dating from about May.
Not wanting to step 100% away from Windows I want to install Windows 7 as well and run Mac OS.
I have tried installing Windows 7 32-Bit and it worked absolutely fine - no problems at all.
However, when I tried to install 64-Bit Windows 7 I ran into a problem very early on in the installation.
Before the part where you select the partition to install Windows on, I get a "Load Driver" message which reads:
"A required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing. If you have a floppy disk, CD, DVD, or USB flash drive, please insert it now."
I cannot eject the DVD to replace it with the Windows Support DVD that I burned (which I assume has the relevant drivers on), so I am a bit stuck.
I tried googling and a few people suggested burning the disk at a slower speed, which I did and it made no difference at all.
The fact that 32-Bit works lets me know I am doing things right, there must be something about the 64-Bit that the MBP doesn't like.
Any help much appreciated. I have 8GB RAM and would like to use it all with both Mac OS AND Windows so 64-Bit is preferred.
Thanks in advance.

Hi guys,
I have exactly the same problem.
I have a macbook pro 15 late 2011 and I tried for hours to find a driver for superdrive but nothing at the moment...
If someone could help us it would be great
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64 bit Windows 7 RC-1 drivers on U330

Today, I tried out 64 bit Windows 7 Release Candidate (1) on my new U330. I've already replaced the stock 1 Gig memory stick with a 2 Gig stick (from good-ol' Crucial Technologies) to bring it up to 4 Gig.
fyi: According to Device Manager, most devices were detected and accommodated with drivers. The install hosed my new Ubuntu 9.04/Linux 64 bit install boot-loader menu, but then we have learned not to expect Microsoft to be as tolerant of alternate operating system dual installations as Linux is.
Although the Intel integrated graphics were recognized, there was nothing for the ATI; so, I tried the Lenovo ATI drivers installation (even though 64 bit ATI drivers were not called out, specifically). The ATI drivers installation removed the yellow Unknown Device flag from Device Manager, BUT the drivers, apparently, aren't working ... and it won't switch graphics.
Three more "Base System Device"(s) are without drivers and one "Unknown Device".  I downloaded and tried the list of Lenovo Vista drivers. A little right-clicking and "re-scanning for hardware changes", finally, recognized 3 Ricoh devices.
Most things seem to work, including the wireless networking. The Broadcom, NetLink and Bluetooth devices are also accommodated. The Optiarc DVD and Human Interface Devices, including Window HID CIR seem 'ok'. The Batteries, Computer, Disk drives, IDE controllers, IEEE 1394, Imaging devices (EasyCamera), Keyboards, Mice and other pointing devices, Monitors and Network adapters, Processors, SD Host adapters, Sound and game controllers all seem happy. A long list of "System devices" and USB controllers all seem accommodated. Though I didn't see the Synaptics called out, it's working and I'm using it.
In the end, the only "Unknown device" was labelled "ACPI\VPC2004". I think I came across that somewhere in this forum; so, I'll have another look ...   That's not as big a concern as the ATI drivers, required for HDMI output to an external monitor; if I could find some 64 bit ATI drivers, we'll be "cookin' with gas".
btw, this 64 bit Windows 7 is pretty snappy. If at first you don't succeed (with Vista), have another go at it (Windows 7) !
Message Edited by coughlin on 05-05-2009 06:06 PM
Message Edited by coughlin on 05-05-2009 06:21 PM
Message Edited by coughlin on 05-07-2009 05:29 AM
Mike
U330 ... Dell Inspiron E1405

thanks, Falcon22
> the power management driver for the Y530 and it will go away <
What (?) will go away?
Elsewhere, I found a thread noting that if one changes the video to "Discrete" in the BIOS, it will recognize the 64 bit Catalyst AMD ATI drivers. That seemed to work.
I wonder where the Windows switchable capability comes from? I've seen it before; it's gone, now. I don't know which driver provides the capability to switch video chips without rebooting. However, with the 64 bit Catalyst AMD ATI 'hotfix' installation I seem to be able to control it at the BIOS level by switching from "Discrete" to "Switchable" (which yields the integrated Intel 45 video chip set).
As to the Y530 64 bit power management drivers, they installed. I'll wait and see if they make a battery-life difference, especially in integrated (Intel 45) mode.
Mike
U330 ... Dell Inspiron E1405

64-bit Windows 7 on late 2009 iMacs only?

In the Boot Camp Install-Setup documentation I read:
You can use a version of Windows Vista or Windows 7
with any of these Mac computers:
- A Mac Pro or MacBook Pro introduced in early 2008 or later
- An iMac or MacBook introduced in late 2009 or later
Is this true?
Is it really not possible to use 64-bit Windows 7 on a late 2008 iMac?
(Why...?)
Thanks.

Generic, yes, but didn't take into account EFI64 (UEFI 2.x) req'd to native boot a 64-bit DVD of Vista SP1 or later. Apple has a list of those that are supported (actually, a list of UN-supported).
http://jowie.com/blog/post/2008/02/24/Select-CD-ROM-Boot-Type-prompt-while-tryin g-to-boot-from-Vista-x64-DVD-burnt-from-iso-file.aspx
A tutorial from MacBook Pro owner and 64-bit install:
http://deseloper.org/read/2009/05/windows-7rc-x64-with-boot-camp/
FAQ, Updates, etc http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp
System Requirements: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1899
Windows 7 FAQ: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3986
List 64-bit Compatible: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1846
Boot Camp 64-bit 3.1 http://support.apple.com/kb/DL979
Boot Camp Vista Upgrade Utility http://support.apple.com/kb/DL977
iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) displays a black screen during installation of Windows 7 using Boot Camp
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3173
Windows7news: Fix for Vista Upgrade to 7 :
+Vista users who tried to perform an upgrade to Windows 7 were experiencing an error at exactly 62% of the update.+
Windows performed an automatic rollback to Windows Vista at this point leaving the user puzzled and confused. Some users even experienced an endless reboot problem which would initiate the upgrade process again only to fail again at 62%.
Vista user needs to click on the Fix-It button on the Microsoft support website after the upgrade failed at 62% to fix the issue and initiate the upgrade again.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975253

64-bit Windows 7 Pro's Windows XP Mode, Palm Desktop 4.1.4 sync with Palm Vx?

I last talked about Palm Desktop compatibility with 64-bit Windows at http://forums.palm.com/palm/board/message?board.id=software&message.id=37767. Fortunately, I haven't replaced my laptop yet, so I am in the enviable(?) position of planning the acquisition of a spanking new machine with 64-bit Windows 7 Pro (sidenote: likely a 14" ASUS). However, my PDA is still Palm Vx, which requires Palm 4.1.4, which requires 32-bits, which is provided in Windows 7 Pro by its Windows XP Mode. Has anyone heard any word of whether XP mode allows seamless sync'ing through the serial or IR ports? Serial is most preferrable, of course, due its speed, lack of headaches with line-of-sight alignment, and the fact that it needs to be docked anyway for recharging.
I'm not sure if it's as dependent on the Palm Desktop version as much as it depends on the Hotsynch Manager, which is 4.1.0. There are probably certain Hotsynch Manager versions that are compatible with Palm Desktop 4.1.4 and Palm Vx.
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I last talked about Palm Desktop compatibility with 64-bit Windows at http://forums.palm.com/palm/board/message?board.id=software&message.id=37767. Fortunately, I haven't replaced my laptop yet, so I am in the enviable(?) position of planning the acquisition of a spanking new machine with 64-bit Windows 7 Pro (sidenote: likely a 14" ASUS). However, my PDA is still Palm Vx, which requires Palm 4.1.4, which requires 32-bits, which is provided in Windows 7 Pro by its Windows XP Mode. Has anyone heard any word of whether XP mode allows seamless sync'ing through the serial or IR ports? Serial is most preferrable, of course, due its speed, lack of headaches with line-of-sight alignment, and the fact that it needs to be docked anyway for recharging.
I'm not sure if it's as dependent on the Palm Desktop version as much as it depends on the Hotsynch Manager, which is 4.1.0. There are probably certain Hotsynch Manager versions that are compatible with Palm Desktop 4.1.4 and Palm Vx.
Post relates to: Palm Vx

For the 2013 versions of macbook pro should I purchase 32 bit windows or 64 bit version to be able to install it on macbook and use windows with bootcamp?

for the 2013 versions of macbook pro should I purchase 32 bit windows or 64 bit version to be able to install it on macbook and use windows with bootcamp?

Then you might check at any of the other university book stores or software stores or any computer store in town for the 64-bit version.
If you want to use the 32-bit version from the school (you probably get it for free or very cheap) then you could purchase Parallels and run it as a virtual machine concurrently with OS X. There are some caveats:
1. You have to purchase Parallels (there may be an academic discount.) List is $79.95.
2. Your computer needs minimally 4 GBs of RAM, but realistically 8 GBs would be better.
3. Parallels creates a pseudo-drive on your hard drive. It could easily require 50 GBs of disk space.
Accommodating these might be more costly than buying 64-bit Windows 7. And, if you look online you may find them with an academic discount (or may be able to order it through the school.)

I have a problem with installing PS13 as I get an error message "This installer does not support installation on a 64-Bit Windows operating system. Please download the 64-Bit version of Photoshop Elements." how do i do this?

i have a problem with installing PS13 as I get an error message "This installer does not support installation on a 64-Bit Windows operating system. Please download the 64-Bit version of Photoshop Elements." how do i do this

Try downloading the trial. It ought to detect that you have a 64-bit system.
You aren't using Vista, are you? PSE 13 requires at least win 7 and I think a few folks with vista have gotten a similar error message on trying to install it.

Can I run lightroom 3 off a 32 bit windows xp?

If so how???, im having problems with it being very slow, any help greatly appreciated
Andrea

IMO the specs of your PC are very much on the low side for LR3:
your AMD Sempron 1.6GHz is a single-core CPU which AMD advertises as 'Affordable performance for everyday computing' - sorry but LR3 is not everyday computing. You would definitely benefit from a faster, multi-core CPU.
2GB RAM - that's the minimum system requirement for LR3 (only for the application), add to that the RAM the OS uses and you will end up with at least 3GB. The OS will start to swap when it runs out of physical memory - and with your total 2GB of RAM that will start to happen quite soon when you use LR3.
..but I need it for my work,so what can I do????!!!!
if you need LR3 professionaly then I'm sorry to say but you will need a faster PC...I would go for a 64-bit Windows 7-PC with dual- or quad-core CPU and 6GB RAM

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