Cannot install 32 bit application on a 64 bit Windows machine

Problem(Abstract)

Problem installing a 32-bit IBM Informix Client SDK product on a 64-bit Windows machine.

Symptom

When installing a 32-bit IBM Informix Client SDK product on a 64-bit Windows machine, you may see a message stating that you cannot install becuase you are using a 64 bit machine.

Cause

The problem is due to the Windows redirection path not being included in your systems PATH environment variable setting.

Environment

Windows 64-bit machine

Resolving the problem

1. Open a Windows command window ('cmd')
2. run: "set PATH=C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\;%PATH%"
3. Run the setup.exe for IBM Informix Client SDK

To confirm that the Informix 32-bit ODBC driver has been installed run:

"C:\windows\syswow64\odbcad32.exe" and look under the Drivers tab.

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