Downgrade from Windows 8 64-bit to Windows 8 32-bit

[pmacnotpc]

We bought an inexpensive HP laptop to run one specific application. The machine came with Windows 8 64-bit, but we've discovered this application will only run on the 32-bit version. We purchased a 32-bit version of Windows 8, but the machine is not allowing us to downgrade. How can this be accomplished?

 

[USAFRet]

We bought an inexpensive HP laptop to run one specific application. The machine came with Windows 8 64-bit, but we've discovered this application will only run on the 32-bit version. We purchased a 32-bit version of Windows 8, but the machine is not allowing us to downgrade. How can this be accomplished?

Reinstall. There is no 'downgrade' button.

 

[Garner6425]

Switching from 64-bit to 32-bit (or doing the reverse) requires a re-install of the OS. If you have the windows 8 install disk, it should allow you to re-install the OS as the 32-bit version using the same key.

 

[Martell1977]

Be aware though, if you have more than 4gb of RAM, it will not read any more than 4gb. 32-bit is limited to that. I'd call the program publisher and see if they have a different solution to get it running.

 

[pmacnotpc]

We bought an inexpensive HP laptop to run one specific application. The machine came with Windows 8 64-bit, but we've discovered this application will only run on the 32-bit version. We purchased a 32-bit version of Windows 8, but the machine is not allowing us to downgrade. How can this be accomplished?

Reinstall. There is no 'downgrade' button.

Thank you for your time in response. It is not allowing a reinstall, when the 32-bit CD is inserted, it asks for a 64-bit version.

 

[pmacnotpc]

Switching from 64-bit to 32-bit (or doing the reverse) requires a re-install of the OS. If you have the windows 8 install disk, it should allow you to re-install the OS as the 32-bit version using the same key.

Nope, don't have disc, as machine came with Windows 8 (64-bit) factory loaded. Do have disc and key for 32-bit version.

 

[USAFRet]

Switching from 64-bit to 32-bit (or doing the reverse) requires a re-install of the OS. If you have the windows 8 install disk, it should allow you to re-install the OS as the 32-bit version using the same key.

Nope, don't have disc, as machine came with Windows 8 (64-bit) factory loaded. Do have disc and key for 32-bit version.

"Do" or don't have the 32bit install disk?

 

[pmacnotpc]

Switching from 64-bit to 32-bit (or doing the reverse) requires a re-install of the OS. If you have the windows 8 install disk, it should allow you to re-install the OS as the 32-bit version using the same key.

Nope, don't have disc, as machine came with Windows 8 (64-bit) factory loaded. Do have disc and key for 32-bit version.

"Do" or don't have the 32bit install disk?

DO have 32-bit install disc. Sorry, I have not used PCs since the '90's (am , well-versed in the 'other' computer environment), and MS makes this stuff WAY too labor-intensive. Am pretty frustrated with what should be a simple fix.

 

[USAFRet]

Switching from 64-bit to 32-bit (or doing the reverse) requires a re-install of the OS. If you have the windows 8 install disk, it should allow you to re-install the OS as the 32-bit version using the same key.

Nope, don't have disc, as machine came with Windows 8 (64-bit) factory loaded. Do have disc and key for 32-bit version.

"Do" or don't have the 32bit install disk?

DO have 32-bit install disc. Sorry, I have not used PCs since the '90's (am , well-versed in the 'other' computer environment), and MS makes this stuff WAY too labor-intensive. Am pretty frustrated with what should be a simple fix.

So...put the 32b install disk in, boot from that, install. Enter the 32b key when it asks.

 

[pmacnotpc]

Switching from 64-bit to 32-bit (or doing the reverse) requires a re-install of the OS. If you have the windows 8 install disk, it should allow you to re-install the OS as the 32-bit version using the same key.

Nope, don't have disc, as machine came with Windows 8 (64-bit) factory loaded. Do have disc and key for 32-bit version.

"Do" or don't have the 32bit install disk?

DO have 32-bit install disc. Sorry, I have not used PCs since the '90's (am , well-versed in the 'other' computer environment), and MS makes this stuff WAY too labor-intensive. Am pretty frustrated with what should be a simple fix.

So...put the 32b install disk in, boot from that, install. Enter the 32b key when it asks.

Thank you!

 

[pmacnotpc]

Yo will need to go into the bios and set the dvd as the first boot device, when installation asks to overwrite current partition, click yes. Click no when asked to save old files.

Thank you.

 

[pmacnotpc]

Yo will need to go into the bios and set the dvd as the first boot device, when installation asks to overwrite current partition, click yes. Click no when asked to save old files.

Managed to set Boot Options and get into install. When installing, clicked Custom Install, then formatted the drive, receiving the following message: "Windows can't be installed. The selected disk is of the GPT partition style." Have no idea what the work around is at this point.