Windows 10: 32-bit or 64-bit? Which version do I install [or do I install BOTH]?

< Feeling like I should know the answer to this, but admittedly, I don't... *Huh >

When interested in downloading and installing new apps or programs on my [Windows 10, 64-bit OS/x64-based proc] laptop, and company/mfr offers links to download in both 64-bit and 32-bit, which version do I choose? Or is it best to just download both?

THANKS, in advance, for any guidance!



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Which version of Windows 10 will I get, 32 bit or 64 bit?

You will get the 32 bit version. If you want the 64 bit version, you will have to Buy it.

 

I have W10 32bit I want to install 64bit how do I do this as the download tool for 64 bit doesn't work!

See:
How to: Switch from 32 bit versions of Windows to Windows 10 64 bit

 

If yours is a Win 10 x64 then download and install the x64 app or software and no need to download and install both but if there's no x64 available you can use the x32

 

Judging by the 'system specs' that you have posted, you'll want the 64 bit versions of software.

(Also... in those same system specs you'll want to change the amount of RAM you have to 8 GBs.
8 MBs seems awfully low in this day and age! He he!)

*Biggrin

 

In some cases you can choose, in others you must use the one appropriate for your OS 'bitness' (32 or 64 bits).

But for example Firefox was recently launched in a 64 bit version as well as the 32 bit version, but presently some have found (as I did) it's a bit early to rely on the 64 bit version.