Windows – Can I install 32 bit driver in XP mode on the Windows 7 64-bit

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I need to install 32 bit driver on my Windows 7 64-bit operating system. I have got a reply from the vendor saying it's not supported on 64-bit OS. Is it possible to run the driver inside virtual machine. Since Microsoft provides free XP mode, I can try that. Let me know if you has tried this or there is a workaround to install the driver. I really need to install the driver. Changing the computer is not an option.

Target board I'm using has ARM9 and its proprietary. There is no other source to find the driver.

I'm using NP550P5C 15.6" Series 5 Notebook. Spec: Intel i7(3rd gen), 8GB RAM

Best Answer

You can certainly install it in XP Mode, but since that's just Windows XP in a Virtual PC VM, it will not magically become available to Windows 7. You need a 64-bit Windows 7 driver or different equipment.

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