Any way to do this?

[episodic]

New laptop w/ windows 7 home edition 64 bit.

It will not work with a piece of software that I have to have for my job.

windows 7 w/ 32 bits will work fine.

Anyway that I can do a swap legally?

Thanks for thoughts.

 

[tcsenter]

Get your hands on a 32-bit install disc and use the product key on the sticker attached to the laptop. The product keys are not specific to 32-bit or 64-bit, only the edition (e.g. Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate).

 

[Modelworks]

Virtualbox and a xp install will work.
http://www.virtualbox.org/

 

[RebateMonger]

Your laptop maker might provide you with a 32-bit install disk if you ask.

 

[theevilsharpie]

There are multiple ways to go about this:

1. If you have the OEM edition, contact your computer vendor for a 32-bit install DVD. If you have the retail edition, contact Microsoft. If you have the :sneaky: edition, find a 32-bit install DVD somewhere.

2. Use virtualization software such as VMware Player to install the 32-bit edition of Windows.

3. Try to get your software to work with 64-bit Windows.