How do I perform the upgrade to Windows 10 64-bit? "īefore I answer the question, there are a few things I need to get out of the way.įirst, I must point out that Windows 10 32-bit and Windows 10 64-bit are covered under the same license, which means that you are legally allowed to download and install Windows 10 64-bit without charge (free) from Microsoft. That said, each time I put the Windows 10 DVD in my system and I run the setup.exe (via my desktop), it says 'This app can't run on your PC'.
For the upgrade, I understand I will have to do a complete reinstall. This past weekend I purchased Windows 10 64-bit because I want to upgrade from Windows 10 32-bit. Step 8: Click Next and follow the instructions to install Windows 10.Īfter the installation is finished, download the latest updates and drivers from Windows updates.I recently upgraded my computer from Windows 8.1 32-bit to Windows 10 32-bit. Step 7: Select and delete system partitions - usually: Drive 0 Partition 1 and Drive 0 Partition 2. Step 6: Click Custom: Install Windows only (advanced). Step 1: Restart your PC with the USB drive connected to the system and start the installation of Windows 10. Step 13: Select the removable drive from the list. Step 11: Choose the USB flash drive option. Step 9: Make sure to select 64-bit architecture (圆4). Step 8: Uncheck Use the recommended options for this PC. Step 6: Choose to Create an installation media for another PC. Step 3: Download the Media Creation Tool by clicking the Download tool now button. Step 2: Visit Microsoft's Windows 10 download page. The media is formatted, so don't use media which contains files. Step 1: Connect a USB drive to your system, the USB media must have at least 4 GB in size. If it says 32-bit operating system, x86-based processor, then your computer doesn't support Windows 10 64-bit version. Step 4: Check the system type, if it says: 32-bit operating system, 圆4-based processor then your PC is running a 32-bit version of Windows 10 on a 64-bit processor.
Step 1: Press Windows key + I from the keyboard. Making Sure 64 Bit Windows is Compatible With Your PC You can check this by following the four steps below. The 64-bit version of Windows 10 can only be installed if your computer's hardware supports it. Read our tutorial on how to back up your system.
At the very least, you should back up all personal files before you begin. It is important that you make a full backup of your system including personal files and folders before upgrading because Windows Updater will empty the installation partition during the upgrade. In this Windows 10 guide, I will show you how to check if a Windows 10 64-bit version is compatible with your PC and how to upgrade from Windows 10 32-bit to Windows 10 64-bit version.
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