jiafu
jiafu

Reputation: 6546

can I install 32-bit jvm on 64-bit operation system?

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

Answers (3)

user784540
user784540

Reputation:

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

Kumar Vivek Mitra
Kumar Vivek Mitra

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

Ankit
Ankit

Reputation: 3183

You can install 32 bit JVM in 64 bit operating system but not vice versa.

Upvotes: 4

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