Hi All, I have a question, I'm on windows 7 which is 32 bit, I wanted to test MS exchange server 2010 with windows server 2008 virtually on my host computer. With Vmware 7 I'm able to install windows server 2008 however some reason I am not able to install MS exchnage server 2010 on it. after surfing few blogs i came to conclusion that it is not supported. I have serached few blogs for windows virtual server 2005 however seeems no goood. Is it practically possible to install MS exchnage server 2010 with windows server 2008 on VMware/windows vrtual server/pc or some other application? As I said m running on windows 7-ultimate edition-32 bit OS, dual core intel dg31pr-I have windows server 2008 32bit edition. I am in obsolute need of getting this set up accomplished asap and looking for help. please if some one can help me with this, it ll be highly appreciable. thanks in advance. regards. Prashant Kamble prashanth_kamble@hotmail.com

This is a Windows 7 forum concerning Windows Activation Technology where attempts to activate the product have failed or WAT has determined that Windows is not genuine. It is not a virtualization or a Windows Server forum. Please return to your TechNet Forums Index and browse for a virtualization forum. Colin Barnhorst Windows 7 Ultimate x64 on DIY with 6GB ram.

64-bit OS is required to install any Exchange 2010 components. See (Operating Systems section): http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa996719.aspxTim Harrington | MVP: Exchange | MCITP: EMA 2007/2010, MCITP: Server 2008, MCTS: OCS | Blog: http://HowDoUC.blogspot.com | Twitter: @twharrington

Hi Prashant, There won't be a 32-bit version of Exchange 2010, even for test use. For detailed, please see: Is there a 32-bit version of Exchange 2010? http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2009/05/19/451366.aspx Best regards, SerenaPlease remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.