Windows 10: Will a 32 bit application start on bootup?

I was just looking to have a CPU temp readout in the System Tray

Tried my tried and true but somewhat dated SpeedFan (latest ver 2.52) and after installing it ran fine.

Configured it and got a nice CPU temp readout with good colour and size in the Sys Tray.... As I wanted

What I couldn't do is get the program to start on bootup. Even tried the old school shortcut in the Startup folder and zlich

Tried a few others but could get none of them to start on bootup.

Then I tried Core Temp 1.15.1 from MajorGeeks . The program actually had a run on startup option

FINALLY success.

Am I missing something? Can 32 bit applications Start Up on Boot? Is this the correct forum?

Remember when the newest programs were 32 bit?

Win 10 ver 18363-657 (1909)

:)

 

32 Bit Applications?

Many applications are 32 bit even though the download says its is for a 64 bit system.

The majority of programs are still 32 bit.

If you think the particular program you are using should be 64 bit, I would contact the manufacturer/author for assistance.

 

32 Bit Applications?

Hi,

32-bit applications can work in 64-bit Windows excluding some system tools.

 

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.