Windows 10: Upgrade Windows 10 from 32-bit to 64-bit without clearing data?

I have a x64 based PC, but it's running a 32-bit version of Windows 10.I want to upgrade my OS to Windows 10 64-bit, but I want to keep all my files. Is there a way to do that? Or even if I will have to back it up, can I backup my files to another hard drive in my PC that windows isn't installed on, or every drive in my PC will be cleared?Thanks in advance

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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.

 

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.

 

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.