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ok so I have a problem I just built a computer out of used parts and I have a Windows 7 disk key but it's a 32 bit key . I'm going to be using it for mainly gaming so I need a 64 bit operating system to be able to play them. I have little to no knowledge on operating system and would welcome any suggestions or help . I have found a sale on Windows 10 pro for $14 but it's just the key and not the disk and I don't know if it's the whole operating system or if it's just an upgrade to Windows 10.
 
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Yes, you can buy directly from Microsoft or a reputable source like Newegg. We do not recommend the use of those cheap grey market sites/vendors that sell questionable stuff all over the 'Net.
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You download the installation media from Microsoft and then use the product key you have when asked to enter it. You should be able (still) to use the current Win 7 product key to install Windows 10 with (assuming the key is valid and was not used for a previous Windows 10 upgrade).

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

Also, you can't simply upgrade from any 32-bit version of Windows to any 64-bit version of Windows. Rather than an upgrade, you must perform a full, clean install.
 
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i just used magic jelly bean to find my Windows key because it's not on the disk case and tried to use it for activation but when I did it said that it was the default key and that it needed a different key for activation. so is there any where I can just buy a 64 bit key to use ?
 
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