Windows 10: Downgrading Windows 10 Pro from 64 bit to 32 bit

I am trying to "downgrade" to windows 10 Pro 32 bit, as certain programs we use require 32-bit to operate. I am doing this on a brand new Elitedesk 705 G4 machine, with no other files/apps loaded.


I have followed all the steps for a clean install - Used media creation tool to create 32-bit install file on USB, chosen the USB under the Boot Menu and even tried booting from the .efi file directly from "boot from file -> usb" menu. Clicking on the USB boot options only brings me back to the main Startup menu, and then clicking "continue boot" leads to my already installed 64-bit windows. I have turned off the "fast start up" under BIOS/UEFI, and even tried doing a start delay as well as switching boot order to USB first.


I was thinking maybe its the USB, but I tried doing it with a 64-bit clean install file on the same USB and everything worked out. Any thoughts would be appreciated!

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Windows 10 Pro 64 bit to 32 bit downgrade

There must be a step-by-step process to follow in order to move an existing OS from Win10 pro 64 bit to 32 bit. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

 

Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit to 32-Bit?

Hi,


Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

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  What is the name of the game?
  

If the system architect is 32 bit, then you can’t install 64 bit version of windows in it. I suggest you to run “winver” by pressing Windows + R, and check the version and bit.

There are some games that you can install it in 32 bit as well.

Windows 10 is the free upgrade for those users who has genuine key for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 , normally it doesn't require activation, it's gets activated automatically, in case if you face an issue with activation the you can get back to
us.



For reference you can refer the link below and check if it helps (32 bit and 64 bit architect applies same to windows 10)

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/32-bit-and-64-bit-windows#1TC=windows-7



Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.

Thanks and Regards.

 

Downgrade from windows 10 64 bit to windows 10 32 bit

i upgraded my windows 7 64 bit to windows 10 64 bit.

i would like to downgrade from windows 10 64 bit to windows 10 32 bit.

i need to do this because two programs that i use work only in windows 10 32 bit .

i created a bootable usb drive with windows 10 32 bit in it, but when i try to install it

the computer asks me to insert the 64 bit version.

how can i get around this problem.

thanks