Since at least Windows Server 2008 R2 in Server Core mode you can uninstall 32-bit compatibility: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/dd37

Since at least Windows Server 2008 R2 in Server Core mode you can uninstall 32-bit compatibility: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/dd371790(v=vs.85).aspx https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/dd3... Additionally Nano server does not have it. Not sure if it is yet possible to remove from the desktop yet, but I'm doubtful.