Can I Upgrade My 32 bit System to 64?

Question

_{Tuesday, September 19, 2017 10:57 PM}

Hello,

I am trying to figure out if my system is compatible with 64bit. I currently have Windows 10 Pro installed and it's an older custom built system (bought off of Craigslist).

It has an Intel Core2 Quad Q9550 processor which says it is a 32-bit Operating System, x64-based processor. The MB is a Gigabyte EP45-UD3P and it says the system type is x86-based PC.

I read somewhere that x86-based PC means it's not 64 bit compatible, but the information about the processor indicates that it is.

Please help me figure this out.

Thanks!

All replies (7)

_{Tuesday, September 19, 2017 11:16 PM ✅Answered}

  Yes, that should run a 64-bit OS with no problems. However you cannot upgrade from 32 to b4 bit OS. It would have to be a clean install. You would have to transfer your files and reinstall all programs.

Bill

_{Wednesday, September 20, 2017 3:04 AM ✅Answered}

Hi,

32-bit Operating System, x64-based processor, means that your PC is running a 32-bit version of Windows 10 on a 64-bit processor. So your computer supports Windows 10 (64-bit).

If it says 32-bit operating system, x86-based processor, then your computer doesn't support Windows 10 (64-bit).

We could backup vital personal data and perform a clean install to switch to Windows 10 64-bit.

For more information about switch steps, please refer to the following link:

How to Switch From 32-bit Windows 10 to 64-bit Windows 10

https://www.howtogeek.com/228042/how-to-switch-from-32-bit-windows-10-to-64-bit-windows-10/

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Best regards,

Joy.

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_{Wednesday, September 20, 2017 3:46 AM ✅Answered}

Hi Green

The attached link explains it very well, including verifying your processor is up to it.  Good luck!

How to upgrade from a 32-bit to 64-bit version of Windows 10

_{Friday, September 22, 2017 3:10 AM}

Hi Green, how did you get on?

_{Friday, September 22, 2017 8:47 AM}

Hi Green,

Any update?

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_{Wednesday, September 27, 2017 2:01 AM}

Hi, 

I have not heard from you for several days, was the issue resolved?

Please contact with me if you have any concern.

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_{Wednesday, September 27, 2017 11:17 AM}

Hi All,

Thanks so much for all the help! Yes everything worked out! It just needed a clean install like you said.

Thanks.

B