Windows 10: Upgrade from Windows 10 32 bit to 64 bit, is it safe?

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  1. JASONCLAASSEN
    JasonClaassen Win User

    Upgrade from Windows 10 32 bit to 64 bit, is it safe?


    Hello, I want to help my father upgrade his PC, he has a 32-bit version of Windows 10 but I noticed he has a 64x based processor so I suggested upgrading his windows as it will speed it up and allow more ram to be used. My father isn't so good with computers and has a bad experience with things going wrong if he meddles with things like this.To do this, must I do a clean install using a bootable USB, back up all his files, and then choose 64 bit when installing it on the USB? I did that before but only to fix things not to upgrade. Thanks for the help.

    :)
     
    JasonClaassen, Dec 17, 2021
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  2. PEPOLUAN
    pepoluan Win User

    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.
     
    pepoluan, Dec 17, 2021
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  3. MICHAEL GALL
    Michael Gall Win User
    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.
     
    Michael Gall, Dec 17, 2021
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  4. ANTHONY CATO
    Anthony Cato Win User

    Upgrade from Windows 10 32 bit to 64 bit, is it safe?

    32-bit to 64-bit

    Hi Rob,

    To upgrade to Windows 10 64-bit coming from Windows 10 32-bit, refer to the link below and follow Andre's steps:

    Upgrade to Windows 10 64-bit


    Let us know what happens.
     
    Anthony Cato, Dec 17, 2021
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