Calling LoadLibrary on a 64-bit dll from a 32-bit process

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Hi, i have a 32-bit exe that needs to dynamically load a 64-bit dll when it detects that the operating system is 64-bit. Is this possible through LoadLibrary? If not, is there another way to accomplish the same goal?

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