Windows 10: Windows 10 32bit vs 64bit

Hey guys,
Today i go reinstalling ntb HP 15-r008nc and here its original preinstalled OS (Windows 8.1 with Bing 64Bit)
Ntb have 4GB ram, intel celeron n2840 @ 2.16Ghz..
My question is which version of OS you recommend.
Windows 10 32bit or 64 bit ? (I think for this NTB)

THX

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The difference probably isn't Home vs Pro, it's 32bit vs 64bit. If you have a 64bit computer, the 64bit drivers would be the ones to go for.

Start > Settings > System > About ... System Type

 

Can I upgrade from 32-bit Windows 7 to 64-bit Windows 10 with the free upgrade?

Hi,

It is an Upgrade to Windows 10 that you are being offered for free.

And 32bit upgrades to 32bit.

32bit to 64bit is not an upgrade and you need to do a clean install for that.

Windows 7 32bit > upgrades to Windows 10 32bit.

Windows 7 64bit > upgrades to Windows 10 64bit.

Cheers.

 

With 4gb RAM (or less), I would go with 32-bit Windows 10 - unless you plan on upgrading the RAM in the future. 64-bit won't hurt anything, but it isn't needed until you go above 4gb RAM.

WARNING: You cannot download Windows 8.1 with Bing anywhere! I would create an image backup of the entire hard drive (I prefer Macrium Reflect Free) in case Windows 10 goes bad or you need a driver or something from the factory Windows 8.1. At a bare minimum, I would use the factory installed program to make the recovery drives/disks.

 

I have source where I can download original files to Bing installation *Smile Not warez.. And can I have 32 bit if i previously have 64 bit ? Maybe some problems with activation or not ?

 

no difference with activation if x86 or x64

so you can install either - of your choice

 

Ok, thanks *Smile Last question do you think drivers are supported for 32 bit ?
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I cant see download links for 32 bit

 

With 4GB RAM i prefer 64 Bit Windows.
It's not just the max usable 4GB RAM limit for 32 Bit, but it's also the max Address Space.

My test box has 4 GB RAM, and a dedicated GPU that has it's own Video RAM.
With Win 64 Bit i can get 4 GB usable in Windows, but with Win 32 Bit the best i can get for usable is 3.5 GB.
It's a home-built desktop, so i can tweak more things in BIOS than a pre-built would allow.
With a notebook and integrated video this may not make a difference for you.

The advantage i saw to Win 32 Bit (Win 7) is it uses less disk space, and the monthly patch Tuesday downloads are smaller (and faster).

 

I install 32 bit but thx for your time *Smile

 

I don't see any 32 bit drivers either. You may be much better off staying with 64 bit.

 

In my opinion a 64bit OS should go on a computer that has 64bit OS previously if your going the upgrade route. I don't really know that much about it in the first place.

 

Besides, won't be able to run 64-bit apps and 64-bit browsers tend to perform better than 32-bit browsers.

 

Not necessarily, My dell didn't have 32 bit drivers but windows update found them. It took windows update about an hour to install the drivers after windows 10 installation was done. I did have to leave an old hp usb printer plugged in during & after install so windows update could find a driver.



Here is a screen shot. Showing my Windows 10 32 bit install.

 

In my opinion nowadays 32 bit only makes sense if it's installed on dated hardware that is not 64 bit capable. 4 GB of ram is definitely enough for a 64bit os.

 

Can you send me the wallpaper what you have on desktop ? *Smile