Windows 10: Which Windows do I need to choose to download onto my USB drive 32 better 64? and this is...

Hi, how can I tell which version of Windows I need to download on to my hard drive for restarting from factory settings BIOS ?

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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.

 

Create Bootable USB Flash Drive to Install Windows 10

Use Option Two in Brinks tutorial and in step #6 choose DVD instead of USB.

 

how to change Windows10 32 bit to 64 bit

You need to do this on the windows PC that you are trying to install 64 bit

You need to have a 64-Bit processor first.

Step 1: Download the media creation tool on this website and run the program

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sof...s10?d2784474-fdb0-4e9d-9e47-5e88c0e053ec=True

Step 2: Accept the Terms of service.

Step 3: Click on create installation media.

Step 4: Click on use recommended options for this PC. If it says 32-bit uncheck use recommended options for this PC then click 64-bit.

Step 5: Click on the option that says USB flash drive. The flash drive should be 8GB or more. Plug in the flash drive on the computer.

Step 6: Select your USB flash drive.

Step 7: The application should say Downloading Windows 10.

Step 8: When it is finished turn off the computer.

Step 9: Press Win + R then type shutdown /r /o. Press OK.

Step 10: Click Close when You’re about to be signed out prompt shows up.

Step 11: You will see some options. Click on use a device and then click on your USB drive.

Step 12: Follow the instructions of the Windows Setup.