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Check a few things on the PC where you want to install Windows 10: 64-bit or 32-bit processor (CPU). You’ll create either a 64-bit or 32-bit version of Windows 10. To check this on your PC, go to PC info in PC settings or System in Control Panel, and look for System type. System requirements.
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You can use the same license to upgrade to Windows 10 64-bit from 32-bit, but it requires reinstallation – here's how.
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Windows 10 can run on both 32-bit and 64-bit processor architectures. If you have a computer with a 32-bit setup, you can upgrade to the 64-bit version without acquiring a new license. The only caveat is that there is no in-place upgrade path to make the switch. The only option is to perform a clean installation of Windows 10.
If you want to upgrade a system from Windows 10 32-bit to the 64-bit version, you first need to determine whether the processor has 64-bit support, 2GB of memory, or more, and whether the remaining parts have support for 64-bit drivers.
Determine 64-bit compatibility from Settings
To check whether the processor can run the 64-bit of Windows 10, use these steps:
•Open Settings.
•Click on System.
•Click on About.
A Windows 10 product key allows you to install the 32-bit or 64-bit version. The only caveat is that you can't perform an in-place upgrade. Instead, you must delete the previous setup and perform a clean installation to change architectures.
Create installation media
As part of the architecture upgrade process, you have to use the Microsoft Media Creation Tool to create a USB bootable media by connecting a USB flash drive of at least 8GB of space to the computer, and then use these steps:
•Open Microsoft download page.
•Under the "Create Windows 10 installation media" section, click the Download Now button.
•Double-click the MediaCreationToolxxxx.exe file to launch the tool.
For more helpful articles, coverage, and answers to common questions about Windows 10 and Windows 11, visit the following resources:
•Windows 11 on Windows Central — All you need to know
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To install a 64-bit version of Windows, you need a CPU that's capable of running a 64-bit version of Windows. The benefits of using a 64-bit operating system are most apparent when you have a large amount of random access memory (RAM) installed on your computer, typically 4 GB of RAM or more.
Jul 28, 2015 · With the release of Windows 10 November Update (1511), and later versions such as the Windows 10 Anniversary Update (1607), you can switch directly to a 64 bit version of Windows 10 with or without a product key.
Mar 7, 2017 · Make Sure Your PC's Hardware Has 64-bit Drivers Available. Upgrade by Performing a Clean Install. Microsoft gives you the 32-bit version of Windows 10 if you upgrade from the 32-bit version of Windows 7 or 8.1. But you can switch to the 64-bit version, assuming your hardware supports it.
Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64 devices. This option is for users that want to create a bootable installation media (USB flash drive, DVD) or create a virtual machine (.ISO file) to install Windows 11. This download is a multi-edition ISO which uses your product key to unlock the correct edition.
Download Windows 10 and make your USB drive bootable with Microsoft’s official Media Creation Tool or the third-party Rufus application. Boot your computer using the USB flash drive containing the Windows 10 installation. Creating a USB drive with the Windows 10 Setup.
