32-bit, 64-bit or Both?


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 10
       #1

    32-bit, 64-bit or Both?


    Hello,



    Using the Windows media creation tool to prep a clean install of Windows 10.



    However, ran into this question: What architecture does my system have?



    System properties show 64-bit. Duh! But my system is also capable of running 32-bit applications (from my "Program Files (x86)" folder, I imagine).



    So, what's my architecture? Is it 64-bit ALONE or BOTH 32-bit and 64-bit?



    Thanks for any clarification! :)
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  2. Posts : 68,543
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Shakusky,

    That option in the Media Creation Tool is to select what versions to be included in the ISO or USB.

    For direct installing with the Media Creation Tool, you would select only the version that is currently on your PC. The tutorial below can help show you how. :)

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4...dows-10-a.html
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  3. Posts : 3,257
    Windows 10 Pro
       #3

    32 bit Windows can run 32 bit and 16 bit Windows apps.

    64 bit can run both 64 and 32 bit apps (but not 16 bit apps except for 16 bit DOS apps)

    In other words, Windows can run the native "bitness" and the next lower "bitness".
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  4. Posts : 18,421
    Windows 11 Pro
       #4

    Shakusky said:
    So, what's my architecture? Is it 64-bit ALONE or BOTH 32-bit and 64-bit?
    Thanks for any clarification! :)
    Your architecture is which one you decide you want to install. Currently you are running 64bit. A 32 bit operating system will only allow you to use 4 GB of memory if you have more installed. The BOTH option in the Media Creation Tool only means that both 32 bit and 64 bit versions of Windows 10 will be on the USB. During install, if you download both, you get to choose which one to install.
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  5. Posts : 28
    Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit
       #5

    Just to add, if you choose to make an iso with "both" it will not fit on a standard DVD! In consequence, I recommend creating an iso of only your chosen architecture.
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