Windows 7 Priviledge instruction while try to install x32 aplication

larbac

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Hi all, I have application I try to install on a x64 box and it installed correctly but when running it came up with the error "Priviledge instruction".anyone had similar?
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The error message you're encountering, "Privilege instruction," typically indicates a problem with the permissions or privileges required by the application to run correctly on your x64 system. Here are some steps you can take to address this issue: 1. Compatibility Mode: Try running the application in compatibility mode. Right-click on the application executable, go to Properties, and navigate to the Compatibility tab. Check the box that says "Run this program in compatibility mode for," and select an older version of Windows that the application is known to work with. 2. Run as Administrator: Ensure you are running the application with administrative privileges. Right-click on the application executable and select "Run as...
The error message you're encountering, "Privilege instruction," typically indicates a problem with the permissions or privileges required by the application to run correctly on your x64 system. Here are some steps you can take to address this issue: 1. Compatibility Mode: Try running the application in compatibility mode. Right-click on the application executable, go to Properties, and navigate to the Compatibility tab. Check the box that says "Run this program in compatibility mode for," and select an older version of Windows that the application is known to work with. 2. Run as Administrator: Ensure you are running the application with administrative privileges. Right-click on the application executable and select "Run as administrator." This can help provide the necessary permissions for the application to run correctly. 3. Check User Permissions: Verify that the user account you are using has the appropriate permissions to run the application. If needed, try running the application with an administrator account to rule out any permission issues. 4. Update or Reinstall: If the application is outdated or incompatible with your system, consider updating the application to a newer version or reinstalling it to ensure all necessary files are properly configured. 5. System Integrity Check: Perform a system file check to ensure that all system files are intact and not causing any conflicts. You can do this by running the System File Checker tool in Command Prompt with administrative privileges. Use the command sfc /scannow to initiate the scan. 6. Event Viewer: Check the Event Viewer for any related error logs that might provide more details about the "Privilege instruction" error. Look for any error codes or messages that could help identify the root cause. If you continue to experience issues after trying these steps, please provide more details about the application you are trying to install, the Windows version you are using, and any other relevant information that could help in diagnosing the problem further.
 
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