How do I download 32bit Drivers for Windows 7 on Bootcamp for OSX 10.8.1?

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How do I download 32bit Drivers for Windows 7 on Bootcamp for OSX 10.8.1?

Here is the deal,

I am a computer technician for a library and I am installing Windows 7 on four brand new Apple MiniMacs with OSX 10.8.1 on them (don't ask). The Mac came with no install Disks and the Bootcamp Assistant only downloads 64bit drivers for windows. I am installing Windows 7 32bit on them and I need the drivers. How can I get them? Can somebody assist me please?

Mac mini, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.1), Windows 7 32bit on BootCamp

Posted on Jan 16, 2013 3:44 PM

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Answer 1

Jan 16, 2013 3:51 PM in response to FragDeMented

Your computer is 64 bit.

Windows 64 bit runs 32 bit programs.

Windows 32 bit can only address about 3.5GB of your computer's ram, if you want to address more ram you must use Windows 64 bit.

There is no reaseon to install 32 bit Windows on any modern Apple computer.

Bootcamp only supports 64 bit Windows on the newer Apple computers.

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FragDeMented Author

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Jan 16, 2013 4:11 PM in response to BobTheFisherman

BobTheFisherman wrote:

"Bootcamp only supports 64 bit Windows on the newer Apple computers."

REALLY??!?! When did they make that announcement? I know it's ridiculous to be installing 32bit on these machines, but I figured it would still be possible. Is there no work around?

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Csound1

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Jan 16, 2013 4:29 PM in response to FragDeMented

Retail copies of Windows include 32 and 64 bit versions, what is the problem, install the 64.

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Apr 11, 2014 9:01 PM in response to BobTheFisherman

I have machine shop tools and irreplaceable software that only run 32 bit and I really have a serious need for 32 bit windows support. I feel Maverics should support these old 32 bit tools.

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Apr 11, 2014 9:10 PM in response to FragDeMented

I need the same help to with my mac mini so I can run my machine shop tools.

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Csound1

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Apr 12, 2014 1:38 AM in response to Jpac-Parks

Jpac-Parks wrote:

I have machine shop tools and irreplaceable software that only run 32 bit and I really have a serious need for 32 bit windows support. I feel Maverics should support these old 32 bit tools.

Buy a Windows machine or an older Mac if you wish to use 32bit Windows. (what are you going to do when MS quit supporting 32bit systems?)

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