64 bit game on 32 bit system

[phallical]

I purchased Metro 2033 from steam and liked the game. I later purchased at least 2 other Metro 2033 games, Metro 2033 Redux the one concerning this post. The game would not install. I made a ticket, spoke to Steam Support. They referred me to the manufacturer. I later found out that the game was a 64 bit and would not play on my 32 bit system. Since I had spent hours (2) trying all the suggested fixes, the manufacturer would not let me refund the purchase. I never did find the notation on the store page aboutit being 64 bit game. So I am stuck with this game doing nothing on the menu. Any emulation software out there to play the game on a 32 bit system? Thanks.

[BloodShed]

Not possible.

How about you upgrade your OS to 64 bit instead?

[Start_Running]

Originally posted by AUDITION REELS 4 TRADE:

I purchased Metro 2033 from steam and liked the game. I later purchased at least 2 other Metro 2033 games, Metro 2033 Redux the one concerning this post. The game would not install. I made a ticket, spoke to Steam Support. They referred me to the manufacturer. Since I had spent hours (2) trying all the suggested fixes, I found that the game was a 64 bit and would not play on my system,. I never did find the notation on the store page about the game being 64 bit, but he manufacturer would not let me refund the purchase. So I am stuck with this game doing nothing on the menu. Any emulation software out there to play the game on a 32 bit system? Thanks.

You sure tyou read the system reqs?

MINIMUM:
OS: Windows Vista, 7 or 8 (64-bit only)
Processor: Dual Core CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better)
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX 10, Shader Model 4 compliant graphics cards (GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB, GeForce GTS 250, etc)
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 10 GB available space
Additional Notes: 64-bit only

RECOMMENDED:
OS: Windows 7 or 8 (64-bit only)
Processor: Any Quad Core or 3.0+ GHz Dual Core CPU
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX 11 compliant graphics card (GeForce GTX 480 and above)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 10 GB available space
Additional Notes: 64-bit only

Kinda right there. first requirement listed

[cinedine]

Originally posted by System Requirements:

MINIMUM:
OS: Windows Vista, 7 or 8 (64-bit only)

You can use 32bit applications perfectly fine with a 64bit OS. There is little reason to remain on a 32bit system for a normal user. If your system is from this decade, there shouldn't be any driver problems.

[phallical]

Maybe now, don't believe it was there nearly a year ago when this happened, but I could be wrong. But you answered my question. I game about 10 hours a month. Not willing to purchase a new comp for 1 game. I am waiting until the computer no longer fulfills my other requirements.

[Spawn of Totoro]

Retail copies of windows 7 come with a key good for both 32 and 64 bit versions. If you have windows 7 and it is from retail, you could go to a 64bit OS at no extra charge. You just need to download it from Microsoft.

It does require a wipe and reinstall though.

Originally posted by AUDITION REELS 4 TRADE:

Maybe now, don't believe it was there nearly a year ago when this happened, but I could be wrong. But you answered my question. I game about 10 hours a month. Not willing to purchase a new comp for 1 game. I am waiting until the computer no longer fulfills my other requirements.

Metro 2033 Redux has always required a 64bit OS as it is basicaly just Metro 2033 on a more advanced engine. I bought it shorly after release. One of the first 64 bit only games I owned.

[phallical]

thank you for your input.

[phallical]

I have win 7, but I cannot go to 64 bit without changing the chip correct? I mean, it is not just a matter of wiping and installing a 64 bit OS, correct. Sorry about the ignorance, but I have not jacked with the guts of a computer since before the change to 64 bit.

[Start_Running]

Originally posted by AUDITION REELS 4 TRADE:

I have win 7, but I cannot go to 64 bit without changing the chip correct? I mean, it is not just a matter of wiping and installing a 64 bit OS, correct. Sorry about the ignorance, but I have not jacked with the guts of a computer since before the change to 64 bit.

Actually it kinda is.

If you're bought a CPU in the last 10 years you have a 64bit capable cpu.

[phallical]

Ok, I will look at that. Thank you for your time.

[Raisti]

Originally posted by AUDITION REELS 4 TRADE:

I have win 7, but I cannot go to 64 bit without changing the chip correct? I mean, it is not just a matter of wiping and installing a 64 bit OS, correct. Sorry about the ignorance, but I have not jacked with the guts of a computer since before the change to 64 bit.

Just check first you might already got one. 64 bit chips where sold way before having a 64 bit operating system was common.

Just go to Windows explorer -> Right Click Computer -> Properties.
There you find Systemtype which is either 32bit or 64 bit

[cinedine]

What chip? CPU? There are some ways to determine if it's 64bit capable or not.
For example you could look up your processor at the manufacturers homepage.
Or at W7 run Peromance Information and Tools and you should see a 64bit capable entryy under system.
But as said, running anything newer than from 2010 should be compatible, so it is indeed just a matter of wiping. Or set up a dual boot.

Originally posted by Raisti:

Just go to Windows explorer -> Right Click Computer -> Properties.
There you find Systemtype which is either 32bit or 64 bit

Which will tell you what kind of OS you're currently running. So he will see 32bit no matter what.

[Raisti]

Originally posted by cinedine:

What chip? CPU? There are some ways to determine if it's 64bit capable or not.
For example you could look up your processor at the manufacturers homepage.
Or at W7 run Peromance Information and Tools and you should see a 64bit capable entryy under system.
But as said, running anything newer than from 2010 should be compatible, so it is indeed just a matter of wiping. Or set up a dual boot.

Originally posted by Raisti:

Just go to Windows explorer -> Right Click Computer -> Properties.
There you find Systemtype which is either 32bit or 64 bit

Which will tell you what kind of OS you're currently running. So he will see 32bit no matter what.

you are correct. sry my fault