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    The current pre-release of the client ("pioneer" in the version) is only compatible to itself. So you can only play with other testers. Please be aware!

    "This app can't run on your PC" - client won't install on 32bit OS

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    • S Offline
      SyndicateofMars
      last edited by SyndicateofMars

      update - I am running Windows at 32 bit. Based on what I saw in the discord, it looks like I need to run a 64-bit operating system in order to run the FAF client. New question: is there a 32-bit client I could use?

      I downloaded the current version of the client from FAForever.com

      When I tried to run the installer, I get the error message:

      "This app can't run on your PC

      To find a version for your PC, check with the software publisher."

      A picture of the error message is:

      This app cant run.png

      The error message does not give any option to install and it does not say what is wrong.

      I am running Windows 10 with an administrator account. I tried running the installer normally and I tried running it as an admin.

      I tried re-downloading the file. Same problem.

      Also, I was able to run Forged Alliance from Steam.

      Any idea what I can do?

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      • DeribusD Offline
        Deribus Global Moderator
        last edited by

        Apparently this is an issue with Windows 11. Try some of the fixes outlined here: https://windowsreport.com/app-cant-run-windows-10/

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        • Brutus5000B Online
          Brutus5000 FAF Server Admin
          last edited by

          The FAF client bundles with a 64bit Java runtime. We dropped official support for 32bit ~3 years ago.
          All modern CPUs for the last 15 years support 64bit except for Intel Atoms which won't run Forged Alliance anyway, all Windows versions since Windows 7 had a 64bit edition on launch 2009 (even XP had one, but that launched four years aftetr release in 2005).
          There is no reason to run a 32bit Windows in 2022.

          He said, "I've been to the year 3000
          Not much has changed, but they live underwater
          And your great-great-great-granddaughter
          Is playin' FAF, playin' FAF"

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