About this tag
The x64 tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about 64-bit Windows systems, including Windows XP 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit, and Windows Server x64 editions. Common topics include troubleshooting update errors like 0x80073701 and 0x800f0988 on x64-based systems, enabling Virtualization-Based Security for hotpatching on x64 and Arm64, and resolving compatibility issues such as missing entry points in KERNEL32.dll on older x64 systems. Users also seek guidance on upgrading from 32-bit to x64 versions of Windows Server and adding x64 updates to silent installations. Networking and sleep mode problems on Windows 10 x64 are also discussed.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Scaling Virtualization-Based Security for Hotpatching on Windows Arm64 and x64

    Hotpatching’s promise — apply security fixes without forcing reboots — hinges on one non‑negotiable platform capability: Virtualization‑Based Security (VBS). For organizations preparing fleets for hotpatch delivery, enabling VBS at scale is the single most important operational task, and it’s...
  2. CyrodiilWarrior

    XP 64-bit | Entry Point Not Found | KERNEL32.dll

    Hello forum, I have an old 'retro' machine with Windows XP 64-bit installed, for some old games. One issue I have ran into when trying to launch specific games is the following: "NAME.exe - Entry Point Not Found" "The procedure entry point K32GetModuleInformation could not be located in the...
  3. D

    update with error 0x80073701-Server 2022

    Installation Failure: Windows failed to install the following update with error 0x80073701: 2024-08 Cumulative Update for Microsoft server operating system version 21H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5041160). Please advise!
  4. R

    Server 2019 Cumulative Updates failing

    I received this error this month: 2022-12 Cumulative Update for Windows Server 2019 (1809) for x64-based Systems (KB5021237) - Error 0x800f0988 Any ideas on how to resolve this? It happened last month as well got a different error.
  5. ismael2022

    upgrade windows server 2008 32bit to windows server 2012 r2 x64

    please help to upgrade windows server2008 with domain controller and dns to win server 2012 r2 <
  6. dabonz

    Windows 10 Windows 10 Home Edition 64bit

    Greetings, some people have been reverting back from 2022-09 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 10 Version 21H1 for x64-based Systems (KB5017380) is this update safe to install Regards, M
  7. D

    add windows iso update

    How can we add windows 10 21h1 update How can we add it to silent installation so that x64 bit windows is installed automatically when it is installed?nif6d9t.png
  8. S

    Windows 10 Issues with Sleep Mode and Networking Access on Windows 10 PCs

    Having some troubles with sleep mode not sleeping at all. And networking on home PC's (W10 x64 Pro 1903 both computers) are not allowing access to shared folders between computers. I did some mild research on both issues. In regards to the networking issue, I got it to semi work reading from my...
  9. M

    Windows 10 Update will not install

    2020-01 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems (KB4528760) - Error 0x800706be . This update will not install and the update troubleshooter will not resolve the problem. I wish to install the latest version of the Edge browser but cannot until this update has been...
  10. T

    Windows 8 Windows 8.1 install

    Hi All, I am trying to install Windows 8.1 onto a new hard drive that is attached to a computer that already runs Windows 8.1 x32. I downloaded Windows 8.1 installation from Microsoft and made a bootable USB. When I type in the Product Key, I get the error code "The Product Key entered does...
  11. alic231

    Windows 10 32-Bit OS with a 64-Bit Processor

    Hey guys, so my dad had bought Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit but we only installed the 32-Bit version. I am now trying to upgrade to the 64-Bit version. I've already checked and made sure that my computer can run it, and it can. I need help figuring out how to upgrade it without having to buy it all...
  12. N

    Windows 10 No Default Mail Client for paperport

    PaperPort pro 14.5 stop working with a message that there is no mail client found. I tried many fixes but nothing seems to work. I have also repaired office I am using gmail, msn and yahoo. My default mail client is outlook 2016 Outlook is x64 Paperport is x86
  13. kurtgaller

    Windows 7 Troubleshooting Windows 7 Installation on New Hard Drive

    I can't install Windows 7 ultx64 in my new local drive
  14. megannewman

    Windows 10 During work in database I got a message

    I was working in Microsoft Access database when I got unexpected message You or another user may have unexpectedly quit Microsoft Office Access while a Microsoft Office Access database was open. I didn't do anything that said this message. Now I can't open my database I only see this message...
  15. CrimsonAzure

    Windows 10 Update Failing / Trojan:Win32/Detplock (PLEASE HELP)

    I woke up this morning, and booted up my PC, then I got an alert from Virus & Threat Protection, saying that I have Trojan:Win32/Detplock on my Pc. I deleted it, but it kept reappearing, regardless of how many times I got rid of it. After some research, I decided to see if there was a system...
  16. Bear

    Windows 10 forced readonly on root folders

    Idk wth is going on but its getting extremely annoying... I have a folder "neard" in c:\ so its c:\neard\ and its a lamp stack. every time I try to delete a folder/file in c:\neard\www it get a administrator required and then it still fails. I've tried setting the permissions and they all show...
  17. CalebOConnell

    Windows 7 Dell Optiplex 755 Windows 7 Fix

    I have a dell optiplex 755 usff with an intel core 2 duo and a copy of windows 7 ultimate and the disks for x32 and x64 bit. I can install the 32 bit version of windows but not the x64 bit version to take advantage of my intel core 2 duos x64 bit compatibility with windows. How can I make the...
  18. Legna

    Windows 10 File Explorer Options won't stick.

    I don't know why but for some reason whenever I check "Don't show hidden files" and "Hide extensions for known file types" in File Explorer Options, it'll work for a few seconds and then revert back to being unchecked. I tried checking the boxes and rebooting afterwards but that still won't fix...
  19. A

    Windows 7 Lenovo IdeaPad Y570 Stuck Checking for Windows Updates Since April on Windows 7

    Lenovo IdeaPad y570 constantly checking for updates. Have not received any since last April. Running Windows 7, x64 Sent from my SCH-I545 using Windows Forums mobile app
  20. yudha1987

    Windows 10 Win 10 build 14393.693 cannot detect any android devices

    Everyone, need help how to fix windows 10 x64 build 14393.693 cannot detect any android devices? I have to install latest ADB driver but it's not working. Please help me. Thanks. Sent from my Mi 4i using Tapatalk