Windows 10: Upgrade to 64-bit from 32-bit on same pc?

Discus and support Upgrade to 64-bit from 32-bit on same pc? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; A very long story long: I downloaded Windows 10 64-bit to a flash drive, uninstalled my Windows 10 32-bit, tried installing my 64-bit from my flash... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/godownmyami, Sep 26, 2020.

  1. Upgrade to 64-bit from 32-bit on same pc?


    A very long story long:

    I downloaded Windows 10 64-bit to a flash drive, uninstalled my Windows 10 32-bit, tried installing my 64-bit from my flash drive, kept getting an error saying the media was corrupt, essentially bricked my pc, threw in an old Windows 7 disc to at least unbrick my pc, upgraded to Windows 10 on the same pc, and now I'm writing this post from my Windows 10 32-bit OS in the exact same boat I was in a couple hours ago although now without a single file on my hard drive



    Before I attempt this again just wondering if there's an easier way to upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit on the same pc. (I keep making that clarification because using a flash drive really put a spanner in the works, however selecting "upgrade this same pc" worked fine when taking me from Windows 7 to Windows 10)



    Any help would be much appreciated, thanks

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    /u/godownmyami, Sep 26, 2020
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  2. pepoluan Win User

    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.
     
    pepoluan, Sep 26, 2020
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  3. Windows 32 bits to 64 bits

    Hi Kulbeer,

    To upgrade from Windows 10 32-bit to Windows 10 64-bit, we suggest that you check and follow the steps/instructions provided by
    Andre Da Costa in his article.

    We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.
     
    Michael Gall, Sep 26, 2020
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  4. Upgrade to 64-bit from 32-bit on same pc?

    32-bit to 64-bit

    Hi Rob,

    To upgrade to Windows 10 64-bit coming from Windows 10 32-bit, refer to the link below and follow Andre's steps:

    Upgrade to Windows 10 64-bit


    Let us know what happens.
     
    Anthony Cato, Sep 26, 2020
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