Windows 10: Will Reinstalling Win 10 32 bit from an Installation Media require a key to activate windows?

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  1. DHRUVKUMAR
    DhruvKumar Win User

    Will Reinstalling Win 10 32 bit from an Installation Media require a key to activate windows?


    My system has Windows 10 64 bit installed. But i want to create an installation media to reinstall the 32 bit version of Windows 10.Will i have to reenter a key to activate windows 10 after the reinstall? I need to downgrade my OEM Win 10 to 32 bit as we run some equipment which is incompatible with 64 bit os.

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    DhruvKumar, Nov 18, 2022
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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, Nov 18, 2022
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  3. MOHAMMED JAFFER 99
    Mohammed Jaffer 99 Win User
    WINDOWS 10 Upgradation from 32-bit to 64-bit with same 32-bit key, is it possible?

    HI,

    I've installed Win 10 Pro, 32-bit on my Laptop, now i would like to upgrade to Win 10 Pro 64-bit with same 32-bit key which is activated on my machine. Is it possible, if yes kindly suggest how to install 64-bit in detail.

    Do i need to delete all my Drives, I can install through Pen Drive with bootable option or need disc only.

    ** Moved by Moderator from "Windows/Windows 10/Update, backup, & recovery" to "Windows/Windows 10/Download, install, & activate/PC" **
     
    Mohammed Jaffer 99, Nov 18, 2022
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  4. SCOTTLS59901
    scottls59901 Win User

    Will Reinstalling Win 10 32 bit from an Installation Media require a key to activate windows?

    Upgrade install from Win-7 32-bit, to Win-10 64-bit Problems...?

    The last time I reinstalled Win-7 32-bit- I bought a retail copy that my computer shop said was also good for Win-10.
    After Covid-19, should I have them do a clean Win-10 reinstall?

    I am Not a Gamer, or heavy user...- I just like a fast computer for email/shopping/system maintenance...! One 21" monitor.
    My computer shop will only install Gigabyte MBO's, and Intel CPU's.- Any suggestions?
     
    scottls59901, Nov 18, 2022
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