Is it ok?

[xomanowar82]

i have a computer that is windows 64bit and wanted to know if all my drivers had to be 64bit. i have installed x86 virtual c+++ is that good or bad?

 

[bryonhowley]

Yes you can not install 32bit drivers with a 64bit version of Windows. Some things can be 32bit such as programs and games but not drivers they all must be 64bit. Yes x86 virtual c+++ is ok as any program or game that relays on it will need that.

 

[Pinhedd]

All kernel-mode drivers must be 64 bit and compiled against the driver API of your particular Windows major kernel version. Certain elements of user-mode drivers may be 32 bit but are usually 64 bit as well.

Application wise, 64 bit windows has full compatibility with 32 bit windows applications and APIs. This means that there is no harm in installing something like the x86 Visual C++ runtime components as many of these may already be installed but outdated.

It is recommended that 64 bit applications be installed where available but when not available a 32 bit version will work fine.

It is important to note the distinction between kernel mode drivers, user mode drivers, and applications.

 

[xomanowar82]

Thank you very much for help i am also having alot of windows explorer crashes too any ideas