Windows 10: Windows 10 64-bit Installation Media does not boot, attempting to upgrade from 32bit

I have a Dell Dimension E520, Celeron processor so 64 bit, 4GB memory. Low spec, so slow, but it works. Set up to dual boot Linux (Mint) 64 bit and Windows 10 (now 1903) 32 bit: I wish to upgrade Windows on it to 64-bit (W10 1903).


Downloaded and created Windows 10 1903 (64 bit) installation media, both USB & DVD ('ESD_ISO').

On attempting to boot these, the Windows logo (4 blue panes) comes up and sits for a while, then PC restarts... and round we go again.

I get neither the blue 'choose options' screen I expect (to let me go forward), nor any error message, nor any spinning dots.


An older 64 bit W10 install DVD does the same.


W10 32-bit, W7 64 bit and Linux (64bit) install DVDs all work, i.e. get to a 'what do you want to do to install' type screen.


Trying to boot the Windows 10 1903 (64 bit) installation media on other PCs does lead to the expected blue 'choose options' screen.


Any ideas as to how to proceed?

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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.

 

When upgrading to windows 10, can I install both 64 bit and 32bit

Original Title: upgrading to windows 10

Hey guys so im asked when upgrading to windows 10 that i can install both 64 bit and 32bit is that a good thing or
should i just upgrade just to a 64 bit???

 

Windows 10 installation does not offer the choice between 32 and 64 bit

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I can understand how frustrating it could be when things go unusual. I will certainly help you.

To guide you in right direction we want to know:

• How exactly are you checking if Windows 10 is 32bit or 64bit?

I would suggest you to press Windows key + X and click on System and check if Windows shows 32 or 64 bit


Use Media creation tool and upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 64 bit
Windows 10 herunterladen

You might have to install Windows 7 64 bit


If you need any further assistance let us know and we would be glad to help you.