In this Windows 10 guide, I'll you how to check if a Windows 10 64-bit version is compatible with your PC and I'll guide you to upgrade Windows 10 32-bit to the Windows 10 64-bit version.
It's a good idea to take a full backup of your system including personal files and folders before upgrading. Read our tutorial on backing up your system.
The 64-bit version of Windows 10 can only be installed if your computer's hardware supports it. You can verify that using the following four steps.
Making Sure Windows 10 64-bit is Compatible With Your PC
Step 1: Press Windows key + I from keyboard.
Step 2: Click on System.
Step 3: Click on About.
Step 4: Check the system type, if it says: 32-bit operating system, x64-based processor then your PC is running a 32-bit version of Windows 10 on a 64-bit processor. If it says 32-bit operating system, x86-based processor , then your computer doesn't support Windows 10 64-bit version.
Creating a Windows 10 Installation Media
Step 1: Connect a USB drive to your system, the USB media must have at least 4 GB free space.
Step 2: Visit Microsoft's Windows 10 download page.
Step 3: Download the Media Creation Tool by clicking the Download tool now button.
Step 4: Run the MediaCreationTool.exe.
Step 5: Accept the license terms.
Step 6: Choose to Create an installation media for another PC.
Step 7: Click Next.
Step 8: Uncheck Use the recommended options for this PC.
Step 9: Make sure to select 64-bit architecture (x64).
Step 10: Click Next.
Step 11: Choose the USB flash drive option.
Step 12: Click Next.
Step 13: Select the removable drive from the list.
Step 14: Click Next.
Installing 64-bit Version of Windows 10
Step 1: Restart your PC with the USB drive connected to the system and start the installation of Windows 10.
Step 2: Click Next.
Step 3: Click Install Now.
Step 4: Skip entering the product key.
Step 5: Accept the license terms.
Step 6: Click Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).
Step 7: Select and delete system partitions -- usually: Drive 0 Partition 1 and Drive 0 Partition 2.
Step 8: Click Next and follow the instructions to install Windows 10.
After the installation is finished, download the latest updates and drivers from Windows updates.
Should the windows installation come up straight away when I load my pc up?
Will it Erase Files From my PC
Yes Or No. It Will If You CHose To. But Anyway Just to be safe back it up to a drive or to dropbox . you will see the options
i think so
cause you have delete everything and remove your os from your computer and then reinstall windows with the new artitecture
The setup didn’t pop up wen I restarted the pc
Help! I followed the instruction but when I downloaded the Windows 10 the setup.exe won’t work it says that “This app can’t run on your pc” I’m running a 32 bit x64 processor
Your system must have a 64Bit processor (x86_64) to run a 64Bit OS, so you can’t upgrade to 64Bit Windows when your CPU is not capable of running the target OS.
restart from boot menu (F12) with usb drive in
i followed everything step by step and i made sure that my PC to capable to run the 64 bit, but it says “This app cant run on your pc” PLEASE HELP !!!!
Can I choose not to have my files erased?
Is it possible that the hidden folder in any drive gets deleted on upgrading to 64 bit aur changing windows from 8 to windows 10
I just restarted my PC with the USB still in after I selected “Finish” on the Installation Media and when it restarted, there was no pop-up for reinstalling Windows or whatever it was. I checked in my Settings and it says that I am running 32-bit Windows and that I have a x64-based processor. Please help.
when i restart the laptop the installation won’t pop
My most pressing concern is whether or not I will have to purchase a new license for the 64 Bit Installation. Can anyone tell me?
I lost my product key and now I have to buy a new one for windows 10 pro at $99. Please is there any way i can get my old product key.
while updating windows 32 bit to 64 bit
all the data will be erased or will be there.?
wtf is this are you still responding to the questions?? if yes why do when i select to keep my files it says to restart my computer and lauch the setup from windows and when i do that it says this app cant run on your pc… HELP?!?!?!?