Windows 10: How to upgrade cygwin/ SendFiles1.exe file to 64-bit program

I have a folder called Cygwin created by ex employee. It works on 32-bit systems but not working on 64-bit system.


I have installed Cygwin 64bit, but still not working. Not sure how to fix it.


There is exe file we use to run, SendFiles1.exe it is not working. Not sure what language it was written, looks like VB.


Please help on this how to run the exe file on 64-bit windows.


The folder contains following files:




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32 or 64-bit exe-file?

A 64-bit version of Windows has both C:\Program Files and C:\Program Files (x86) Folders while the 32-bit version has only the C:\Program Files Folder. The (x86) Folder in 64-bit Windows contains 32-bit programs. Obviously change the reference to C:\ to whatever drive you have Windows installed on.

 

32 or 64-bit exe-file?


If the exe is in program files (x86) directory, it is almost certainly 32bit. If in program files directory, almost certainly 64 bit. However that is not 100℅ guaranteed.

 

Windows 10 Upgrade 32-bit to 64-bit

So, Windows 10 Upgrade is being rolled out worldwide, and I have 'reserved' my upgrade.

Currently my computer is running Windows 7 Pro 32-bit. I'm planning to 'upgrade' it to Windows 10 64-bit (via fresh install, of course).

After reading many references, these will be the steps I'll do:

1. Let the "Get Windows 10" app upgrade my OS to Windows 10 32-bit
   
2. Note the activation key
   
3. Download the Installation Media for Windows 10, but choosing 64-bit instead
   
4. Perform a clean install
   
5. Reactivate using the activation key in Step #2
   

(Of course I'll backup my data first.)

However, I still have some questions:

1. On Windows 7, the activation key does not differ between 32- or 64-bit versions. Is it still so with Windows 10?
   
2. Will I be able to download a different architecture on Step #3?
   
3. Is there anything I need to prepare beforehand?
   

Thank you for your assistance.