AW: Can I run 32bit TortoiseSVN on 64bit Win7?

Hi,

> Von: Stefan Küng [mailto:tortoisesvn_at_gmail.com]
> On 28.03.2012 20:37, Bob Archer wrote:
> >> I know, there is a 32bit and a 64bit version of TortoiseSVN.
> >>
> >> But am I free to decide which version I install on a 64bit Win7?
> >>
> >> Or is 64bit TortoiseSVN a must?
> >
> > I'm pretty sure starting with TSVN 1.7.0 the 64-bit installer installs
> both the 64-bit and 32-bit version... so you will see overlays in both 64-
> bit and 32-bit apps.
> >
> > You can install the 32-bit version only, but it won't work in 64-bit
> apps... namely explorer.
> >
> > Why would you not want the 64-bit version?
>
> Yes, the x64 installer also installs the 32-bit shell extension.
> But no, it's not possible to install the 32-bit version on an x64 OS:
> the msi installer is set up so that this only shows an error.
> Because that's the only way to avoid the many, many, many posts on this
> list stating that the context-menu/overlay icons are not there even after
> installing TSVN several times.

Is it possible to create a combined installer which comes with both 32 and 64 bit shell extensions and the 32 bit versions of all apps, and just installs what's appropriate for the system? (Maybe even ARM in the future?)

Even if MSI is too limited, it can be extended by custom code, AFAIK...

Best regards

Markus Schaber

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