Error: x64.exe not a valid Win32 application
This article applies to:
- Platform(s):
Windows 2000
,
Windows XP
,
Vista
,
Windows 2003
- Browser(s):
Internet Explorer 6.x
,
Internet Explorer 7.x
,
Mozilla 1.4+
,
Firefox
- Java version(s):
6.0
SYMPTOMS
While trying to install Java a user gets an error message similar to:
' ... x64.exe not a valid Win32 application'
CAUSE
The error message is a result of trying to install a 64-bit version of Java on a 32-bit operating system.
SOLUTION
User needs to install a 32-bit version of Java software, since a 64-bit version is not compatible with their 32-bit operating system.
Follow these steps to download 32-bit Java
- Go to Manual download
- Click Windows XP/Vista/2000/2003/2008 Online.
The File Download dialog box appears.
- Choose the folder location.
(Save the file to a known location on your computer, for example, to your desktop).
- Click Save.
- Close all applications including the browser.
- Double-click on the saved file icon to start the installation process.
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