Reputation: 6546
can I install 32-bit jvm on 64-bit operation system?
can I instanll 64-bit jvm on 32-bit operation system?
Upvotes: 1
Views: 1078
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Yes, it is possible. In some cases it is necessary. For instance for 32-bit apps on the same operating system which require JVM to work. These 32-bit apps are unable to use 64-bit JVM and require 32-bit JVM installed.
Installing 64-bit JVM on 32-bit OS is not possible, it just won't work.
Upvotes: 3
Reputation: 33534
1. Ya offcourse you can install 32bit JVM in 64 bit OS, as downward compatibility is provided my OS.
2. But you can Not install a 64bit JVM in 32bit OS.
Upvotes: 1
Reputation: 3183
You can install 32 bit JVM in 64 bit operating system but not vice versa.
Upvotes: 4