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Using a 32-bit COM Object from a 64-bit Application

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16 Oct 2011CPOL 69.9K   11   14
How to edit the Registry to allow 64-bit applications to access 32-bit COM objects.

I have an application that I wanted to be 64-bit for some work being done for a third party DLL, but I have a 32-bit DLL that I need to use in the same application.


By modifying the Registry, you can allow a 64-bit app to use a 32-bit COM object.



  1. Locate your COM object GUID under HKey_Classes_Root/Wow6432Node/CLSID.
  2. Once located, add a new REG_SZ (string) value. The name should be AppID and the data should be the same COM object GUID you have just searched for.
  3. Add a new key under HKey_Classes_Root/Wow6432Node/AppID. The new key should be called the same as the COM object GUID.
  4. Under the new key you just added, add a new REG_SZ (string) value, and call it DllSurrogate. Leave the value empty.
  5. Create a new key under HKey_Local_Machine/Software/Classes/AppID, if it doesn't already exist. Again, the new key should be called the same as the COM object's GUID. No values are necessary to be added under this key.

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Bryan Lee learned to code on a RadioShack Color computer II.

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GeneralMy vote of 1 Pin
sensboston6-Dec-23 13:02
sensboston6-Dec-23 13:02 
QuestionIs there a way to run the twain_32.dll under x64 app? Pin
Wolleschorge13-Dec-22 22:12
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QuestionShame on you! Pin
Valya-S7-Sep-17 13:23
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AnswerRe: Shame on you! Pin
sensboston6-Dec-23 10:07
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QuestionCan't make it work Pin
Member 1033089114-Oct-13 7:59
Member 1033089114-Oct-13 7:59 
QuestionNice trick Pin
skydger7-Oct-13 1:56
skydger7-Oct-13 1:56 
QuestionAwesome tip! Pin
zeroth100010-Sep-13 13:10
zeroth100010-Sep-13 13:10 
QuestionWhy it's become much slower when use in 64bit than when in 32bit Pin
Sophy Huang4-Aug-13 21:59
Sophy Huang4-Aug-13 21:59 
QuestionIt works on my 64bit application when access 32it improc server. Pin
Sophy Huang10-Jul-13 21:53
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QuestionI have issue. Pin
paragpatel3114-Dec-12 0:47
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AnswerRe: I have issue. Pin
BryanLeeWilliams14-Dec-12 4:31
BryanLeeWilliams14-Dec-12 4:31 
GeneralYou're welcome and thanks for the 5! Pin
ARBebopKid8-Dec-11 3:30
ARBebopKid8-Dec-11 3:30 
GeneralReason for my vote of 5 Works fine under Win7-x64 and saves ... Pin
MrRexx8-Dec-11 2:02
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