Windows 10: how can I change from 32bit to 64 bit operating system

My system type says 32 bit operating system, x64-based processor

Does this mean I could run a 64 bit operating system I currently run Windows 10 Pro 32 bit

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NVIDIA Support Plan for 32-bit and 64-bit Operating Systems

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NVIDIA Support Plan for 32-bit and 64-bit Operating Systems

Source: Support Plan for 32-bit and 64-bit Operating Systems | NVIDIA

 

why can't 32bit applications use internet on 64 bit windows 10?

Hello Kushagra,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

Under Windows 64-bit, 32-bit applications run on top of an emulation of a 32-bit operating system that is called Windows 32-bit on Windows 64-bit, or WOW64 for short. WOW64 intercepts all operating system calls made by a 32-bit application.

For each operating system call made, WOW64 generates native 64-bit system calls, converting 32-bit data structures into 64-bit aligned structures. The appropriate native 64-bit system call is passed to the operating system kernel, and any output data from the
64-bit system call is converted into a format appropriate for the calling application before being passed back.

Like 32-bit applications, WOW64 runs in user mode so any errors that occur in translating an operating system call will only occur at that level. The 64-bit operating system kernel cannot be affected.

Since WOW64 runs in user mode, all 32-bit application code must also run in user mode. This explains why 32-bit kernel mode device drivers and applications that rely on them, will not work under Windows 64-bit.

So only some of them might work or they may not working depending upon the compatibility. Most commonly Windows 10 will give errors while running 32bit apps on 64bit Operating systems.

I suggest you to run as Administrator and check if it loads in compatibility mode.

• Right click on any application which is 32bit and select run as administrator
  and check if it helps.
• Also check running in compatibility mode
  and check if it helps.

Keep us posted to help you better.