No, he runs the x64 version, which can run 32bit software without a hitch. The 32bit version of Windows 7 is dead as a door nail (End Of Life), October 2024 was the last update.
:-( Was running that because it could run 16-bit software, unlike the x64 version. Is it possible to upgrade to the x64 version without doing a fresh re-install?
My CPU was a dual x86/64 bit system running Win7 Home Premium. I could install & run both 32 & 64 bit software. I received updates for both until none for 32 bit were available (Oct 2024). My current updates now are strictly 64 bit via the Windows Server 2008 R2 x64. Both continue to run on my system. It has been a long road; not always smooth; but fixed & maintained quite nicely with the help from these forums. I have been running a Linux OS version as my secondary OS for many years now & will be comfortable with the switch when Win7 is no longer able to safely fulfill my needs. One foot in front of the other; one day at a time. Is your system strictly x86? As stated by @Carlos Detweiller there are no more updates available for 6.1 cores running x86 cpu's. Have you went into your control panel to see if WU is turned off? You could simply turn it back on. Many of the folks that visit here have neglected the updates & changes for many months & even years. I don't have patience for lazy folks. So many things in life need regular care & attention to keep them in top working order. Computers are one of those. Thanks to @abbodi1406, @Carlos Detweiller & all others who have & continue to help & contribute.
No. You would need to install a fresh updated install of Win7 BUT your CPU chip set must be compatible. You have not mentioned your system specs but 16/32 bit will not be able to update to a 64 bit operating system. Different architectures. Like trying to use 12 gauge shotgun shells in a 22 rifle. Just won't work.
Oh, the CPU is an old AMD A8(?) x64 CPU. It's a secondary computer that was only kept with x86 OS of Win7 just to run older 16-bit software. Actually, it also has PAE enabled to increase the RAM usage. If I have to do a fresh install I WOULD do Win10, but I'm waiting to see an ESU for that... not that older PCs can even run Win11. I find it crazy that they're going to be shutting the door on any updated version of Windows for older PCs. Btw, I have no idea what those WideVDM link things are about or are used for. Are we talking about a virtual machine software?
I got a virus reading on the kernal64.dll use in the mod, Trojan:Win32/Phonzy.B!ml. Otherwise it worked in my Windows 7 ultimate. Blaukovitch/Mozilla_Firefox_135 Windows_7/release
Yes, this author uses virus-like technology to patch original files. BTW: He did the same with Chromium-based browsers.
That is where a lot of false positives originate. Code is like anything else; in good hands it ends up in good software & evil hands use it for malware. Security software has to be trained & coded to recognize both. Thanks "all" for the get back & the link.