Choose between the 64-bit or 32-bit version of Office
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I had been working with 64bit versions of Office and on my PC quite happily but for one thing: I cannot work properly without the Smart Indenter add-in and MZ Toolsneither of which is 64bit compatible although there is a rumour about Smart Indenter, so fingers crossed. Or if someone wants to give me access to the source code…. So anyway, I decided to install 32bit Office instead of 64 bit — that way I can have the tools I need most of the time, but still work with big data files in 64bit when I need to.
Fortunately, I know from discussions with other MVPs that this is possible thanks, Vladin spite of the official line, as long as you are careful. The essential things to remember are:. No joy — same exact problem. Repeated the first two steps a couple more times. Finally I did what I should have done to start with — but I never do — I googled it. I know, I should Bing it really but that still never seems to find stuff for me. And whaddaya know, I found this: Your email address will not be published.
Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. Or if someone wants to give me access to the source code… So anyway, I decided to install 32bit Office instead of 64 bit — that way I can have the tools I need most of the time, but still work with big data files in 64bit when I need to.
The essential things to remember are: Install 64 bit versions first, from oldest to newest as with any multi-version install, this is the safest order Then install any 32 bit versions, again in order of oldest to newest so for my purposes that was just then Do not try and install 32 and 64 bit copies of the same Office version. At this point I did what I always do when such things happen: Swore a lot Got a cup of tea Uninstalled Deleted all folders related to I could find Deleted any registry entries that looked relevant Rebooted Reinstalled Fired up Excel and held my breath No joy — same exact problem.
I know, I should Bing it really but that still never seems to find stuff for me And whaddaya know, I found this: Job done, and I am a happy camper again. As always, your mileage may vary and I am not in any way endorsing this kind of behaviour. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published.
