Windows 10: Windows 10 64 bit upgrade ISO or USB

So i wanted to upgrade my windows 10 to 64 bit, but the problem is i dont have an usb, so im stuck with iso option, idk what iso is, can someone explain and how it works if i wanted to upgrade my windows 10 to 64 bit from 32 bit

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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.

 

how to upgrade to 64 bit from 32 bit windows 10

Hello,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft community. I regret the inconvenience caused to you.

As per the above description I understand that you are unable to upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit in windows 10. Let me help you.

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  Have you formatted the drive before installing 64 bit OS?
  

I would suggest you to refer the below article created by Andre Da costa and check if it helps.

Download Windows 10 64 bit then create a bootable copy:

How
to download official Windows 10 ISO files

Please be informed that after downloading the ISO select the architecture as 64 bit uncheck the option use recommended setting for this pc. Now check the status.

Hope this information is helpful. Please post in case you have any further issues, I will be glad to help you.

 

Windows 10 USB boot

Hi there, am not a windows 10 expert. I have a pc in the bedroom on windows 10, I messed up the bootloader trying to fix the xp on that system.

System wont boot, trying to repair via win 10 usb installer.

Downloaded the media creation tool to install windows 10 installer on usb stick. Not compatible with a host of usb sticks I have. Tried the usb sticks that others use, but I think they use rufus; as the media creation tool by win 10 does not detect the usb stick.

So quick question, the win10 machine i am trying to repair the bootloader is a win7 upgraded to win10.
If i were to use the usb win10 installer to "repair installation" does the version of the iso downloaded via the media creation tool matter?

There is three options:
Windows 10
Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 N

Also is there a step by step instead of using rufus as I want to try an alternative method of creating a usb win 10 installer. Preferably with more compatibility.

System is a asus sabertooth 990 (r2?) with AMD phenom X 6.

Also is there any other software I can load onto the usb that can repair the bootloader easily?
That would be the ideal alternative. Thanks