Windows 10 64 Bit vs Windows 10 32 Bit?

[Guest]

I have Win7 32 bit and so i wanted to know if I could upgrade to win 10 64 bit. By the reserved free upgrade I have. Is it possible?
And if I can't will win 10 32 bit effect my performance?

 

[captaincharisma]

it depends on how much ram you have. if you have 1-2GB of ram the 64-bit version of windows will make your computer run slow. the only reason you would need a 64-bit OS would be when you have more than 4GB of ram and you would need a CPU capable of 64-bit processing

 

[jitpublisher]

You cannot do a direct in place upgrade from a 32 bit OS to a 64 bit OS. If you choose to move to a 64 bit OS, and by this time you should already be doing that due to the memory limitations of a 32 bit OS, it will require complete new install.

 

[DookieDraws]

You should be fine. Why not go ahead and download the preview and give it a test run? That will let you know for sure.

Below is the system requirements for Windows 10. Basically, if your PC can run Windows 8.1, you’re good to go. If you're not sure, don't worry—Windows will check your system to make sure it can install the preview.

Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster

RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)

Free hard disk space: 16 GB

Graphics card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver

A Microsoft account and Internet access

Best of luck to you!

 

[Guest]

You should be fine. Why not go ahead and download the preview and give it a test run? That will let you know for sure.

Below is the system requirements for Windows 10. Basically, if your PC can run Windows 8.1, you’re good to go. If you're not sure, don't worry—Windows will check your system to make sure it can install the preview.

Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster

RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)

Free hard disk space: 16 GB

Graphics card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver

A Microsoft account and Internet access

Best of luck to you!

I have all qualifications listed above, so can I upgrade to 64 Bit?

 

[Wolfshadw]

As long as you're under 4GB of RAM installed, you shouldn't note any differences between the two versions.

-Wolf sends

 

[DookieDraws]

Yes, but if you want to switch to Windows 10 64 bit, you will have to manually download the 64 bit Windows 10 .ISO and do a custom install over your current Windows 7 32 bit installation. Not exactly sure when the ISOs will be available, though.

Out of curiosity, what is your laptop specs?

 

[captaincharisma]

it is hard to say because MS has not released all the information yet about the upgrade. assuming MS keeps everything the same as past windows releases installs you will be able to move to 64-bit from 32. you would just have to upgrade to the 32-bit version first to make you eligible for the free upgrade first

 

[DookieDraws]

Let me make this clear; the system requirements I listed above are for the Preview build of Windows 10. Most likely they will remain the same for the final release, but there is a possibility things could change. Still, even if there is a change I doubt it would be by much. We'll find out soon, though.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-specifications

 

[Guest]

Yes, but if you want to switch to Windows 10 64 bit, you will have to manually download the 64 bit Windows 10 .ISO and do a custom install over your current Windows 7 32 bit installation. Not exactly sure when the ISOs will be available, though.

Out of curiosity, what is your laptop specs?

I get it now, A fresh install of Windows 10 64 will be needed. Thanks
My computer specs are
Core i3 2120 3.3 Ghz
2 GB ram
Nvidia GeForce 750Ti 2 GB
That's all the important stuff I guess

 

[rdc85]

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I have all qualifications listed above, so can I upgrade to 64 Bit?

If u means from win7 32bit update it to win10 64bit automatically then no, it will be win10 32bit...

If u scrap old os and reinstall win7 64bit then update it to win10 64bit automatically, yes u can do that..
u can also scrap old os and reinstall win10 64bit directly whey it's come out...
(but need to pay retail price.. If I'm correct.)