How to fix mistake of installing Windows 8.1 32bit instead of 64bit?

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Just completed my new pc build and realized I made the mistake of installing 32 bit windows instead of 64 bit windows. How can I fix this? I have 64 bit processor (i7 4970k) and want to make sure I get the most out of my operating system.

System doesn't have optical drive so I copied install disc to flash drive. Need to either completely erase my hard drive (Samsung EVO 240g SSD) or, just reinstall the 64 bit 8.1 over the 32 bit.
 
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there should be an option when installing win8 to format the drive.that should get rid of any data on the drive.make sure to delete all partitions as well.so i take it you are installing from usb?go into the boot menu and set the first boot device to usb.when the install screen comes up do a clean install and delete the partitions.dont know what they call that in win8 but in win7 its called a custom install.should be something similar.
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aldan

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there should be an option when installing win8 to format the drive.that should get rid of any data on the drive.make sure to delete all partitions as well.so i take it you are installing from usb?go into the boot menu and set the first boot device to usb.when the install screen comes up do a clean install and delete the partitions.dont know what they call that in win8 but in win7 its called a custom install.should be something similar.
 
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kautuk

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I also have same kind of problem instead of installing 64 bit win7 I install 32 bit.....N problem is that I can't format my laptop by USB or nor by cd drive (not working).....m using dell alinware 17 laptop.......plz help me plz
 
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