Windows 10: Changing Office from 32 bit to 64 bit

Discus and support Changing Office from 32 bit to 64 bit in Microsoft Office and 365 to solve the problem; I am running the 32 bit edition of Office 2016 Pro 32 on my PC which has a 64 bit processor. Do I have to purchase a new (64 bit) version of Office to... Discussion in 'Microsoft Office and 365' started by bromberg, Jan 3, 2018.

  1. bromberg Win User

    Changing Office from 32 bit to 64 bit


    I am running the 32 bit edition of Office 2016 Pro 32 on my PC which has a 64 bit processor.
    Do I have to purchase a new (64 bit) version of Office to take advantage of my 64 bit CPU?

    Thanks in advance to all who reply,
    Dan

    :)
     
    bromberg, Jan 3, 2018
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  2. Switch from 32 bit to 64 bit

    Switching from 32 bit to 64 bit, will it erase my data from my 32 bit Office when I uninstall it to install the 64 bit Office?
     
    DaveBurton1, Jan 3, 2018
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  3. Changing from 32 bit to 64 bit

    Dear,

    Now I am using Windows 10 pro 32 bit, but my processor is 64 bit. How can I change from 32 bit Windows version to 64 bit Windows version?

    Thanks for helping
     
    MinhPhan Hai, Jan 3, 2018
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  4. debsawyer Win User

    Changing Office from 32 bit to 64 bit

    debsawyer, Jan 3, 2018
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  5. Kyhi Win User
    No you do not need a new key to change the Arch of your software... the product key is for both x86 (32 Bit) and x64 (64 Bit) versions...
     
    Kyhi, Jan 3, 2018
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  6. bromberg Win User
    bromberg, Jan 3, 2018
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  7. bromberg Win User
    Kyhi,
    So are you saying that I have to re-install Office or is there a more convenient way to do it?
    Dan
     
    bromberg, Jan 3, 2018
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  8. Kyhi Win User

    Changing Office from 32 bit to 64 bit

    you have uninstall 32 bit and install 64 bit

    you can try running 64 bit installer - but feel you will get error
     
    Kyhi, Jan 3, 2018
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  9. debsawyer Win User
    Yes you will have to uninstall 32bit, and install 64bit Office.
     
    debsawyer, Jan 3, 2018
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  10. debsawyer Win User
    The key is the same for 64 & 32 bit.
     
    debsawyer, Jan 3, 2018
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  11. Bree New Member
    Think carefully before choosing which version to use, there are pros and cons for each. Yes, you must uninstall the 32-bit version before installing 64-bits. More here....

    Choose between the 64-bit or 32-bit version of Office
     
  12. bromberg Win User
    Not surprised and not as bad as a BSoD Changing Office from 32 bit to 64 bit :)
    Thanks!
    Dan
     
    bromberg, Jan 3, 2018
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  13. debsawyer Win User

    Changing Office from 32 bit to 64 bit

    You are welcome
    Changing Office from 32 bit to 64 bit [​IMG]
     
    debsawyer, Jan 3, 2018
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  14. bromberg Win User
    Bree:
    Well those articles certainly confirmed what I need to do.
    Thanks!
    Dan
     
    bromberg, Jan 3, 2018
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  15. Steve C Win User
    Does the 64 bit version offer much practical advantage over the 32 bit version which is installed by default?
     
    Steve C, Jan 3, 2018
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