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are exclusively 64-bit. To obtain a 32-bit version, you should look for specific legacy builds: SourceForge Archive : The most reliable source for older versions is the XAMPP Windows project on SourceForge Look for versions like : Ensure you select files labeled with xampp 32 bits php 7.4
Make sure the php7apache2_4.dll matches your and your system architecture (x86 or x64) . For a 32-bit installation, you would need the Win32-vs15-x86 version of PHP. : are exclusively 64-bit