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using a 64-bit merge module msm with a 32-bit WSI

Updated: 21 May 2010 | 1 comment
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Hi,
Is it possible to have an existing 32-bit WSI that uses a 64-bit merge module? Right now, when compile the 32-bit WSI with the 64-bit MSM it build the MSI with no problem.  When I run that MSI, the install fails when it gets to running the 64-bit MSM items.   Any help would be appreciated.

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2009
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Things to try

First of all, it would be worth creating a true 64 bit install with only the merge modules to verify that the modules install OK on your test system. If this works OK, you could try adding the 32 bit MSI as a nested installation - this may get around any issues with mixed installs.
Can I also check whether this package is intended to deploy two independent bits of software, one 64 bit and one 32 bit, as if not, I can see issues arising due to the 64 bit content being registered in the 64 bit part of the registry, where the 32 bit application has no access.

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