I just purchased a new server and it has an OEM version of Windows Server 2008 R2 installed. Does anyone know if I have the option to downgrade the OS to Windows Server 2008 R1 (32-bit)? I have an application that only runs on a 32-bit OS.

I doubt it but ask the OEM provider to confirm.Regards, Dave Patrick .... Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft MVP [Windows]

Hi, Please refer to the following article: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/downgrade-rights.aspx I suggest contacting your OEM or local Microsoft Customer Service for detailed information. http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/ Tim Quan - MSFT