Windows 8.1 on macbook air, bootcamp drivers won't install

i just installed windows 8.1 on my macbook and the drivers wont install it says i that i need 64 bit windows in order for them too work. isnt it impossible to have 32 bit installed anyways? well im really confused can someone help me out or do i have too wait till apple releases another update for drivers. thanks

Mac model
Windows 8
64-bit
Windows 7
64-bit
Windows 7
32-bit
Windows Vista
64-bit
Windows Vista
32-bit
Windows XP
32-bit
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2013)
BCA
BCA
MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2013)
BCA
BCA
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012)
5
5
4
MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012)
5
5
4
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2011)
5
5
4
MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2011)
5
5
4
MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2010)
4
4
MacBook Air (11-inch, Late 2010)
4
4
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2009)
4
DVD
DVD
MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2008)
4
DVD
DVD
MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2008)
4
DVD
DVD
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