Windows 10: Microsoft Safety Scanner 32-bit or 64-bit

In a thread about changing the default search engine, there is a reference to going to the Microsoft Safety Scanner, downloading it and running a system scan. However at the page for the scanner

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/safety-scanner-download

It clearly states there are two versions (32-bit & 64-bit) of the scanner. How do we know which we should use for our system?


Since I KNOW there is either a virus or malware in my system causing constant issues, I need to run this scan and remove the issue so it is rather urgent for me to get this done therefore I am rather in a hurry to get an answer to this question of which Safety Scanner to download, 32-bit or 64-bit.

Thank you!


I am running Windows 10

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Windows 32 bits to 64 bits

Hi Kulbeer,

To upgrade from Windows 10 32-bit to Windows 10 64-bit, we suggest that you check and follow the steps/instructions provided by
Andre Da Costa in his article.

We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.

 

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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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.

 

Windows 10 32 bit-64 bit

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I would suggest you to refer to the below Microsoft help article and check if it helps:

Refer to the section

Can I upgrade from a 32-bit version of Windows to a 64-bit version of Windows 7 or from a 64-bit version of Windows 7 to a 32-bit version of Windows?


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

Hope this information helps and let us know the status of the issue we will be glad to help you.

Thanks.