Windows 10: 32 bit -vs- x64 Upgrade dilema

I find myself in a bit of a quandary./ My friend has a Dell XPS 400 that he bought with 32 bit Windows 10 OS. On investigating his computer for possible use in the insider program I found that he is running a 32-bit OS on a x64 based processor.. I know it is elementary but it's been a while. Is it a Overclocking of the processor to achieve 64 bit or is it truly a misused 64 bit that would accept a 64 it load of W10 for Insider Group.


Thanks everyone.


Nathan

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Windows 10 Upgrade 32-bit to 64-bit

So, Windows 10 Upgrade is being rolled out worldwide, and I have 'reserved' my upgrade.

Currently my computer is running Windows 7 Pro 32-bit. I'm planning to 'upgrade' it to Windows 10 64-bit (via fresh install, of course).

After reading many references, these will be the steps I'll do:

1. Let the "Get Windows 10" app upgrade my OS to Windows 10 32-bit
   
2. Note the activation key
   
3. Download the Installation Media for Windows 10, but choosing 64-bit instead
   
4. Perform a clean install
   
5. Reactivate using the activation key in Step #2
   

(Of course I'll backup my data first.)

However, I still have some questions:

1. On Windows 7, the activation key does not differ between 32- or 64-bit versions. Is it still so with Windows 10?
   
2. Will I be able to download a different architecture on Step #3?
   
3. Is there anything I need to prepare beforehand?
   

Thank you for your assistance.

 

How to Upgrade Windows 10 32-bit to 64-bit OS on x64-based processor

Hi

I am using windows 10 32-bit version, upgraded from windows 7 ultimate 32-bit. I have a x64 based processor ( intel core2duo).

How can I upgrade to windows 10 64-bit OS without loosing any data on hard disk. The media creation tool x64 does not work. Please suggest me a way to install windows 10 64-bit officially!



Thanks in advance

 

How do I install IE 32 bit and/or switch from 64 bit to 32 bit?

Windows 10: Internet Explorer

• You need to have Windows 10 64-bit(x64) to use this feature
• To check:
  • Click on Windows Key
  • Click on Settings
  • Click on System
  • On left panel click on About
  • On right panel check system type:
    • System Type: 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
      • That means you have Windows 10 64-bit
    • System Type: 32-bit operating system, x86-based processor
      • That means you have Windows 10 32-bit
• Internet Explorer
  • 32-bit(x86):
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplorer.exe
  • 64-bit(x64):
    • C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplorer.exe

Note:

• You cannot switch between Windows 10 32-bit to 64-bit. you need to re-install Windows 10 64 bit.
• To download Windows 10 64-bit:
  Microsoft - "Windows 10 - Download tool now"
• 
  
  
• 
  If you have Windows 10 64-bit, you can run any application which supports 64-bit and as well as 32-bit