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Heroes 7 doesn't work for me; it requires a 64-bit OS. I don't want to reinstall my 32-bit system just for one game (which I might not even like). Is it possible to install a 64-bit virtual OS on a 32-bit OS, or is that technically impossible? My hardware is new, so it could theoretically support 64-bit. Maybe there's another way to solve the problem?:confused:

In theory, it should be possible to install a 64-bit operating system in a virtual machine, provided you have a suitable processor. However, I'm not sure if you'll be able to play games on it. Virtual machines are inherently limited in terms of memory and resources, and you'll have to find a way to allocate them between the virtual and real machines (at the expense of the latter). Also, if you have a 32-bit operating system, I don't think the pre-installed hardware will be able to handle such complexities. Besides... After all, you still need to install an operating system in the virtual machine, so why not install it on the real machine? It might not be worth it for just one game, but I think this won't be the last time you have similar problems. New games will likely require this more often.

Heroes 7 doesn't work for me; it requires a 64-bit OS. I don't want to reinstall my 32-bit system just for one game (which I might not even like).

Is it possible to install a 64-bit virtual OS on a 32-bit OS, or is that technically impossible? My hardware is new; it could theoretically support 64-bit.

Maybe there's another way to solve the problem?:confused:

Update and don't hesitate! For Windows 7, the 32-bit version is relevant when you have less than 4 GB of RAM, or if the amount of RAM isn't particularly important, as a 32-bit OS cannot work with more than 4 GB of RAM... by the way, for games, the more RAM you have, the better!