Windows 10: How do I update from Win10 32-bit to Windows 10 64-bit?

Discus and support How do I update from Win10 32-bit to Windows 10 64-bit? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hi guys, I had a friend who installed Windows 10 Pro 32-bit operative system on my Windows 7 Pro 64-bit OS, it wasnt until this day (2015/08/26) that I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Bralle9, Aug 25, 2015.

  1. BRALLE9
    Bralle9 Win User

    How do I update from Win10 32-bit to Windows 10 64-bit?


    Hi guys, I had a friend who installed Windows 10 Pro 32-bit operative system on my Windows 7 Pro 64-bit OS, it wasnt until this day (2015/08/26) that I noticed it on my Laptop. Have you any advice for me on how to upgrade or update it to 64-bit without erasing or formating everything??
    All comments are appreciated!
    Regards,


    :)
     
    Bralle9, Aug 25, 2015
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  2. PA BEAR - MS MVP
    PA Bear - MS MVP Win User

    upgrade to 4GB RAM and want to switch to 64 bit version

    You didn't upgrade from Win10 32-bit to Win10 64-bit, you did a clean install of Win10 64-bit. As such, you'll need to do a clean install of Win10 32-bit. Whether you'll be able to do so & activate remains to be seen.
     
    PA Bear - MS MVP, Aug 25, 2015
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  3. COASTER_MAN
    coaster_man Win User
    Win7 Pro Upgrade 32 to Win10 Pro 64

    Hello,

    I have a PC which originally had Win Vista Business 32-bit, upgraded to Win7 Professional 32-bit, then did a clean install to Win10 Pro 64-bit using the installation media provided on Microsoft's website. I was unable to use my 32-bit keys to activate Win10
    Pro 64-bit. After some research, it seems I needed to upgrade from Win7 Professional 32-bit to Win10 Pro 32-bit using Windows Update or installation media, then take that key and write it down and use it later when I do a clean install of Win10 Pro 64-bit.

    Before the clean install I used a program to find my product key for Win7 Pro 32-bit and wrote it down. If I wanted Win10 Pro 64-bit it seems I'd have to do another clean install of Win7 Pro 32, upgrade to Win10 Pro 32, then clean install Win10 Pro 64. Instead
    of doing this time consuming task, is there some way I can get a key from Microsoft for Win10 Pro 64 bit, provided I have proof of my keys? The PC is currently running Win10 Pro 64-bit and is not activated.

    Thanks
     
    coaster_man, Aug 25, 2015
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  4. Brink
    Brink New Member

    How do I update from Win10 32-bit to Windows 10 64-bit?

    Brink, Aug 25, 2015
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  5. BRALLE9
    Bralle9 Win User
    Alrighty, gonna do a back-up drive just to be safe and do a clean installation!
    Thanks for the comment! *Smile
     
    Bralle9, Aug 25, 2015
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  6. LMILLER7
    LMiller7 Win User
    The similarity of the user interface tends to hide the fact that internally 32 and 64 bit operating systems are VERY different. Microsoft has never supported an in place upgrade from a 32 bit to 64 bit OS, of any version. A clean install of the OS and all application is the only way.
     
    LMiller7, Aug 25, 2015
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  7. BRALLE9
    Bralle9 Win User
    In order for me to do a clean installation I would need to have the 64bit media installation program but since I cant open the 64bit program I am basically stuck..
     
    Bralle9, Aug 25, 2015
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  8. Brink
    Brink New Member

    How do I update from Win10 32-bit to Windows 10 64-bit?

    Brink, Aug 25, 2015
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  9. BRALLE9
    Bralle9 Win User
    When I have downloaded them, do I drag the .Iso files into my flashdrive or do I need to do something special in order for them to work?
    Btw, I download both the 36-bit version and the 64-bit version as the site recommended.
     
    Bralle9, Aug 25, 2015
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  10. MARK PHELPS
    Mark Phelps Win User
    You can use RUFUS to create a bootable USB stick from an ISO file.

    But, if you use the Media Creation Tool, it has an option to download the file and create a boot USB stick for you.
     
    Mark Phelps, Aug 25, 2015
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  11. Brink
    Brink New Member
    You can use an option in the tutorial below to create a bootable USB from the ISO. *Smile

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2...dows-10-a.html
     
    Brink, Aug 25, 2015
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  12. BRALLE9
    Bralle9 Win User
    Alright fellows, I will try to install Windows 10 Pro 64-bit now by using the RUFUS to make the Iso file bootable. Wish me luck! *Smile
     
    Bralle9, Apr 4, 2018
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