Upgrade from v1909 to v2004 - - Questions on Existing Software

dw85745
I replied on the premise that your question was regarding as below

Upgrade from v1909 to v2004 - - Questions on Existing Software

NOT a new build with a new previously unused windows 10 installation
Which as I NOW read it is what you are asking

Picked up on the OEM issue. Since I do my own builds, the issue for me ->>
Am I going to be able to get a 32bit copy of Windows (whatever version) in the future for a new build, or is M$ only going to be supplying 64 bit Windows?

My understanding is that as OEMS will only be able to sell new computers with a windows 10 64bit OS and therefore
even within the permitted (rather doubtful) entitlement to use an OEM install on your own built computer - yopu will NOT be able - when the policy is full in to buy an OEM install disc
In fact the 64bit only are already advertised
Windows 10 Home 64Bit English OS DVD LN66041 - KW9-00139 | SCAN UK

As I read it that leaves only the full retail editions, at of course usually a far greater cost - eg not tied to the computer - installable on any computer - subject of course to its use - one licensed edition ONLY

As Microsoft intention is to phase out 32bit HOW long that availability for a NEW licence will last I have no idea.

If it was me and I was committed to 32bit I would buy your licence requirements NOW

My advice has always been to be very careful of where you purchase some of the extremely cheap offers from.
Whilst they may well activate initially, many people have found that they subsequently fail, when found later to be a now blocked key.
If you do buy such from a source such as ebay etc., I doubt if Microsoft will have any inclination to help if you paid, as some are advertised £9.99

Have to agree, if needing 32-bit/x86 get it while still possible. I have no computers on hand that are x86 CPUs only and on 2 Notebooks running the x86 version of Windows 10.

No need to apologise
As I said in my understanding and as I mentioned previously and I think others agreed - once you have the 32bit there is no indication, at this time of support from Microsoft for 32 bit ending, either by way of all updates and that includes version updates.

You are correct about the version - determined by the licence key
I do not think that Enterprise is catered for on the MCT from Microsoft

Edition of Windows. You should also choose the same edition of Windows. To check what edition you're currently running, go to PC info in PC settings or System in Control Panel, and look for Windows edition. Windows 10 Enterprise isn’t available in the media creation tool.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/soft...load/windows10

You MAY find that despite the present 10 being the upgrade from 7 (OEM) that it will actually activate on a new system using the Microsoft account activation procedures change of hardware
It is a lot easier with a Microsoft account but this must be established before the change of hardware
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...ardware-change

HOWEVER as I said if it is another licence you need rather than the present to a new board/CPU then buy it now.

I take it Microsoft just means that most computers have x64 CPUs and are capable of running both 32-bit and 64-bit OS and programs so perhaps some pressure lets OEMs simplify product offerings. Not only is the OEM version affected but most likely the System Builder version such as small shops would use for Custom machines.