Java 64-bit Windows 7 - Error with Tomcat Install

Downloaded and ran jre-6u20-windows-i586-s.exe on a Win host (Dell PowerEdge R610 with 16 Core 2.27 GHz Intel Xeon) running Windows 7 64-bit. The website said if you're running a 64-bit Windows OS then download that file.
When I run the command "java -version" it says,
"C:\Users\plozanci>java -version
java version "1.6.0_20"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_20-b02)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 16.3-b01, mixed mode, sharing)"
I'm trying to install Apache Tomcat 6.0.26. Getting the error: "[206 javajni.c] [error] %1 is not a valid Win32 application."
After searching the web, it looks like the Tomcat is looking for a 64-bit JRE but encountering a 32-bit version. I thought that the jre-6u20-windows-i586-s.exe file had the 32-bit & 64-bit versions. If this is true, how do I get Tomcat to use the right version?
If its false, where is the 64-bit version for Windows 7?

No. They are separate installers. The 32bit will run on a 64bit OS, but it is not 64bit. If you need the 64bit, you will need to download the 64bit installer.
You will need: jre-6u20-windows-x64.exe
Go: http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
select: Download JRE
select: Windows x64
Happy downloading!
-Roger

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