Any way to force Sonic 4 to use 32-bit java?

Johnnykey · 03-27-2012, 12:24 PM

Everytime I wanna play it, i need to uninstall my 64-bit java (in order to use the overlay), that sucks a bit. Not so much for not being able to chat or browse, but because i'd like to know when (exactly) I got my achievements.

Unfortunately, I really need java 64-bit to run at least one piece of software (that doesn't allow to boot otherwise). It's fast to install/uninstall and it doesn't require a reboot, but still... is there any alternative?

Monster_user · 04-21-2012, 09:46 AM

Maybe you can specify it in the Windows PATH?

What operating system are you using?

chris_coma · 04-22-2012, 03:16 AM

I don't think that there is any way to force it.
I have x64 java on my windows 7 x64 OS and overlay works.

Johnnykey · 05-08-2012, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_coma

I don't think that there is any way to force it.
I have x64 java on my windows 7 x64 OS and overlay works.

I could say you're trolling, because it only works like I said.

Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Q8200, HD5850, 6GB RAM DDR2 (do specs even matter?)

Very odd thing if it works for you with x64 java, because AFAIK the Steam overlay doesn't support 64-bit "apps". Unless, of course... you're mysteriously forcing the app to use x84 java (you can have both installed without conflicts).

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04-21-2012, 09:46 AM	#2
Monster_user Join Date: Nov 2006 Reputation: 155 Posts: 1,090	Maybe you can specify it in the Windows PATH? What operating system are you using?

04-22-2012, 03:16 AM	#3
chris_coma Join Date: Jan 2010 Reputation: 33 Posts: 315	I don't think that there is any way to force it. I have x64 java on my windows 7 x64 OS and overlay works.