How to change Windows 10 of 32 bits a 64 bits

If you are upgrading from Windows 7 u 8 (8.1) of 32 bits a Windows 10, the version of 32 system bits is installed in the procedure. At the same time, some devices have a system of 32 bits pre-installed, but the processor is compatible with Windows 10 of 64 bits and there is an option to change the operating system (and sometimes this can be helpful, especially if you have increased the amount of RAM in your computer or laptop).

This tutorial is about how to change Windows 10 of 32 bits a 64 bits. If you don't know how to find out the bitness of your current system, find out in How to know the bitness of Windows 10 (how to know how many bits 32 O 64).

Windows installation 10 x64 instead of a system 32 bits

When you upgrade to Windows 10 (or buy a Windows device 10 of 32 bits), obtains a license that also adapts to a system of 64 bits (in both cases, you register on the Microsoft web portal for your hardware and it does not need to know the key).

Unfortunately, can not change 32 bits a 64 bits without reinstalling the system: the only way to change windows blog 10 is to perform a clean install of the x64 version of the system in the same edition on your computer, laptop or tablet (you can do it without deleting any existing data on your device, but you will have to reinstall drivers and programs).

Note: If you have multiple partitions on the drive (In other words, there is a conditional D unit), it would be a good solution to move your user data (including desktop and system document folders) there.

The procedure would be as follows:

1. Go to Settings – System – In relation to (About the system) and pay attention to the parameter “Type of system”. If it says operating system 32 bits, x64-based processor, means that your processor is compatible with 64 bits (if your processor is x86 based, does not admit it and should not take any other steps). See also the edition of your system in the section “Windows Specifications”.
2. Important step: If you have a laptop or tablet, make sure the manufacturer's official web portal has Windows drivers from 64 bits for your device (si no se especifica la resolutionThe "resolution" refers to the ability to make firm decisions and meet set goals. In personal and professional contexts, It involves defining clear goals and developing an action plan to achieve them. Resolution is critical to personal growth and success in various areas of life, as it allows you to overcome obstacles and keep your focus on what really matters...., both versions of the system are generally compatible). It is recommended to download them immediately.
3. Download the original Windows ISO image 10 x64 from Microsoft web portal (at this moment an image contains all the editions of the system at the same time) and create a bootable flash drive (disco) or create a windows flash drive 10 x64 boot the official way (using the Media Creation Tool).
4. Run the system install from a flash drive (see How to install Windows 10 from a flash drive). If a message appears asking which edition of the system you want to install, select the one that appears in the system information (in step 1). You do not need to enter the product key during installation.
5. If you had important data in the “drive C”, to make sure they are not erased, do not format C drive during installation, just select that partition in mode “installation complete” and click “Next” (older Windows files 10 32- bit will be placed in the Windows.old folder, that you can later delete).
6. Complete the installation procedure, then install the original system drivers.

This completes the Windows update procedure 10 of 32 bits a 64 bits. In other words, the main task is to follow the steps correctly with the installation of the system from the USB flash drive and later the installation of the drivers to get the operating system in the correct bitness.