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The thread discusses a user experiencing an "can't on current operating system" error when installing a program on a Windows 7 laptop, despite successfully installing it on a desktop with the same OS. A responder suggests verifying whether the program is compatible with the system's architecture (32-bit vs. 64-bit) and asks for more details. The original poster considers the advice, and another contributor adds that checking firewall settings could also help resolve installation issues.
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I am trying to install a program onto a laptop but I keep getting a message saying "cant on current operating system" even though I have already installed the same program on my desk top which is running windows 7 as well could anyone please help.

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My first thought would be that, since the message suggest that the problem is somehow related to the "current operating system", you might be trying to install a 64 bit application onto a 32 bit version of Windows 7.
If this is not the case, then perhaps some specifics regarding your laptop, as well as the program you are trying to install on it, might help us further assist you.
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My first thought would be that, since the message suggest that the problem is somehow related to the "current operating system", you might be trying to install a 64 bit application onto a 32 bit version of Windows 7.
If this is not the case, then perhaps some specifics regarding your laptop, as well as the program you are trying to install on it, might help us further assist you.
Regards
Randy
 

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Also, could check Firewall Exceptions, that it is listed, check-marked & being passed/allowed.

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