Game requires 64-bit but Steam defaults to 32-bit

[TopazMystique]

I have several Steam games that require a 64-bit processor so I assume that means they have to be installed into 64-bit folder instead of 32-bit folder but my Steam default folder is 32-bit. Is there any way to install a 64-bit game into a 64-bit library while leaving my 32-bit installed games where they are?

[cSg|mc-Hotsauce]

Steam has always been a 32-bit client.

[Glimmer]

Originally posted by TopazMystique:

I assume that means they have to be installed into 64-bit folder

You would be mistaken.

[pike]

your mistaken about folders , some games require a 64-bit os , check windows see what you have installed

[TopazMystique]

Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:

Steam has always been a 32-bit client.

:qr:

I guess I'm not explaining this correctly. If I remember correctly, I can specify where my games are installed, ie, either 32-bit (Program FIles (x86) which is where they go now for me) or 64-bit (Program Files). I don't mean the client, I mean the folder that contains the Steam games.

[TopazMystique]

Originally posted by Glimmer:

Originally posted by TopazMystique:

I assume that means they have to be installed into 64-bit folder

You would be mistaken.

Then I don't understand why games are crashing that require 64-bit processor but the games are installed in 32-bit.

[feytharn]

Originally posted by TopazMystique:

Originally posted by Glimmer:

You would be mistaken.

Then I don't understand why games are crashing that require 64-bit processor but the games are installed in 32-bit.

you can call the folder 15andahalfbit, that doesn't change anything. You need to have the 64bit version of your operating system installed - if you have that, it doesn't matter where the games are installed.

[StickyPawz]

@OP ... Just to clear one thing up, you are gaming on a 64-bit OS PC, ... riiiiight?

[TopazMystique]

Originally posted by StickyPaws:

@OP ... Just to clear one thing up, you are gaming on a 64-bit OS PC, ... riiiiight?

LOL right!

[TopazMystique]

Originally posted by feytharn:

Originally posted by TopazMystique:

Then I don't understand why games are crashing that require 64-bit processor but the games are installed in 32-bit.

you can call the folder 15andahalfbit, that doesn't change anything. You need to have the 64bit version of your operating system installed - if you have that, it doesn't matter where the games are installed.

Then it's a problem with the game and not with the way the game is installed on my PC?

[Ogami]

Originally posted by TopazMystique:

Originally posted by feytharn:

you can call the folder 15andahalfbit, that doesn't change anything. You need to have the 64bit version of your operating system installed - if you have that, it doesn't matter where the games are installed.

Then it's a problem with the game and not with the way the game is installed on my PC?

Yes. I own 2500+ games on Steam, 32bit and 64bit. All the games install into the same Steam folder under Program Files (x86).
Never had any problem with a 64bit game. So its something on your end.

[B-o-B]

if your game has both 32bit and 64bit exes then have at it ?
Doesnt matter were their installed, as long as the OS is also 64bit.

[TopazMystique]

Originally posted by |2|Phew™:

if your game has both 32bit and 64bit exes then have at it ?
Doesnt matter were their installed, as long as the OS is also 64bit.

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_ldr.161011-0600)

[Forcen]

Crashing probably unrelated to 64bit stuff, try the latest steam beta.
Might be related: http://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/1698294337765757771/

[B-o-B]

You could just create a new folder or new drive folder and call it 64bit ?

Originally posted by TopazMystique:

Originally posted by |2|Phew™:

if your game has both 32bit and 64bit exes then have at it ?
Doesnt matter were their installed, as long as the OS is also 64bit.

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_ldr.161011-0600)

Your other assumption.

I have DOI, Day of Imfamy, inside folder has 2 .exes, one doesnt say 32bit, it just says dayofinfamy.exe, however it also has dayofinfamy_x64.exe

It is infact installed in Program files (86).
When i launch the 64bit version and check ingame, it is indeed 64bit version of game running. the game will inform you of this somewhere, hopefully, mine does.
Does that make sense?

[TopazMystique]

Originally posted by Forcen:

Crashing probably unrelated to 64bit stuff, try the latest steam beta.
Might be related: http://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/1698294337765757771/

Didn't help. Two of the games are Unreal Engine games so not sure if there is a conflict there.