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64bit Win7 to 32bit Win10
Hi, new kid here, well not so much of a kid at 70 but am new to the forum.
I have my reasons for wanting to run the 32bit version of Windows 10, and have a bunch of computers I would want to do this with. What I am trying to figure out is if I can start with a computer running the 64bit version of Windows 7 (or 8) and some how end up with the 32bit version of 10 without buying 10.
I know the 32bit upgrade will not run if the computer has the 64bit version of 7, I tried it. I have heard that Product Keys are not platform specific, if that is true it looks like I may have a couple options.
1. Update the 64bit 7 to 64bit 10, read the product code with WinKeyFinder, wipe the hard drive and do a clean installation of 10 32bit hoping it will activate.
2. Wipe the hard drive, install the 32bit version of 7 and activate with the 7 product key. Do the update to 10, wipe the hard drive and do a clean installation of 10 32bit.
Obviously the first option would take less time but not sure if M.S. would activate the installation. Actually not sure the 2nd option would work either, anyone had any experience doing what I am trying to do? The first computer I am planning on doing this with won't be here for another week and trying to get a jump start on figuring the easiest method to get where I need to be.
Thanks..