tomingreene Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Does anyone know where I can purchase a 32 bit version of Suite 2017? I believe this was the last that was available for 32 bit machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJPotter Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Try EBay or perhaps Amazon, Chief Architect does not sell legacy versions of their software. DJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbuttery Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 if you are try to run on Vista consider upgrading your windows to Win 7 In late 2016 I planned to use my 2008 Vista laptop as my primary PC while going to NC for the winter I found software after software was having issues with Vista I spent $170 to have the shop install Win7 Pro and all is well I have yet to find any software that won't load on Win7 Pro Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidJPotter Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 I have several 32-bit applications that run just fine on Windows 10 and in the past on Windows 8, 7 etc. Windows still supports 32 bit apps. DJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbuttery Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 David: my point is that I ran into many of my software that wouldn't install on Vista or 32-bit after receiving this hassle numerous times I bit the bullet and upgraded to Win 7 PRO there may have been ways to get each software to install but I didn't have time or inclination to fuss with them Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawB10 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 All of Chief Architect software comes in 2 flavors, 32 bit and 64 bit, the user decides which version they want. 32 bit will run on a 64 bit machine, 64 bit will not run on 32 bit machine. The operating system itself is 32 bit unless the user changes it to 64 bit. As for legacy software, you have to tell windows to run that software in compatibility mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 2 hours ago, LawB10 said: All of Chief Architect software comes in 2 flavors, 32 bit and 64 bit, the user decides which version they want. 32 bit will run on a 64 bit machine, 64 bit will not run on 32 bit machine. The OP is Correct in that 2017 or X8 was the last version of the Chief Products that came in 32bit or 64bit Chief and I assume the Home products have been 64bit only since X9 ......and if you have a 32bit version of Win10 or earlier they can't be installed. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-02761/chief-architect-minimum-system-requirements.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amazon still has it in the US it seems, though more expensive than 2019 ATM as 2019 is 20% off for Thanksgiving..... DOUBLE check the 32bit support 1st as it says there are no refunds or returns on it.... https://www.amazon.com/Home-Designer-Suite-2017-Download/dp/B01COALIL8 https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/products/home-designer-suite/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawB10 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 To the OP if you have the 64 bit version of the software, and you have Windows 7,8 or 10 upgrade to 64 bit, it will be on the installation disk. It will take about 1 to 2 hours depending on you're machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomingreene Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Thanks to all who replied. Just got back from long trip and just viewed them all. My problem is that I really don't want to buy a new computer at this time - Currently running Win 10, 32 bit. If I bought Suite V 19 would the key work on a downloaded v 17? Maybe a dumb question as I don't know the details of how the keys work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 22 minutes ago, tomingreene said: Thanks to all who replied. Just got back from long trip and just viewed them all. My problem is that I really don't want to buy a new computer at this time - Currently running Win 10, 32 bit. If I bought Suite V 19 would the key work on a downloaded v 17? Maybe a dumb question as I don't know the details of how the keys work. Not as far as I know Tomingreene . each version and copy of the Program has it own Serial Number, but to confirm I would call Sales or try them via Email, WebChat or Skype https://www.chiefarchitect.com/company/contact.html An alternative maybe to upgrade to 64bit Windows if your computer is capable of Running it? M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomingreene Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Thanks Kbird1. I guess I'll add one more to my computer collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 38 minutes ago, tomingreene said: Thanks Kbird1. I guess I'll add one more to my computer collection. Not 100% sure what you mean but If the Computer will handle 64bit Win10 I believe the switch is free since you already have a 32bit license , my old Netbook is the only 32bit version I have, I went 64bit at Win7. https://www.windowscentral.com/how-upgrade-32-bit-64-bit-version-windows-10 https://www.faqforge.com/windows/windows-10/upgrade-32-bit-64-bit-version-windows-10/ https://www.easeus.com/todo-backup-resource/upgrade-windows-10-32-bit-to-64-bit-without-losing-data.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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