changing from 32 bit to 64 bit home version


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    changing from 32 bit to 64 bit home version


    My sons computer has a legit copy of windows home but for some reason the installed version was 32 bit, I noticed later that the machine was x64 bit processor.
    I installed windows ten prior to noticing the version, I would like to change it to x64 bit, I read a few threads on converting, I downloaded the x64 ISO and burnt it to a DVD.
    I am not concerned about wiping the drive clean everything needed has been removed and copied.

    I read about skipping the key as it is being installed and that a key would be issued by Microsoft based on the hardware of the machine.

    I am curious, would the key for the original 32 bit installation be the one that would be inserted in the x64 bit install or would a different key be issued?

    curious
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    Hello Tacit, :)

    You can use the product key to install the 32-bit or 64-bit version of the edition it's for.

    If this is for Windows 10, then using the tutorial below will make it easier to clean install 64-bit and activate.

    Clean Install Windows 10 Directly without having to Upgrade First
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    I went as far as step five, When I ran the file as administrator I got the message that " this app cannot run on your PC"

    The computer was booted running the upgraded 32 bit windows 10 and the ISO was the downloaded x64 version I extracted the gatherosstate.exe file from.

    Maybe that was the reason?

    Is there a way I can identify what version the ISO is that I downloaded using power ISO

    I am sure it was the X64 Home version
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       #4

    That's most likely why. Test using a known 32-bit ISO.
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    Tacit said:
    I went as far as step five, When I ran the file as administrator I got the message that " this app cannot run on your PC"

    The computer was booted running the upgraded 32 bit windows 10 and the ISO was the downloaded x64 version I extracted the gatherosstate.exe file from.

    Maybe that was the reason?

    Is there a way I can identify what version the ISO is that I downloaded using power ISO

    I am sure it was the X64 Home version
    A tip: I have downloaded versions of Linux LiveDVD .iso files both to compare with WinXP for folks who are looking for a change or running older hardware and to boot to in verifying whether the hardware is 32-bit or 64-bit. Mostly I use the 64-bit disc as 32-bit software can run on 64-bit hardware but not the other way around.
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    Tacit,

    Brink pointed you to the wrong tutorial. Since you have already upgraded to Windows 10 and have an activation stored on the server, the tutorial you want is:
    Windows 10 - Clean Install - Windows 10 Forums

    The Windows 10 Home product key for both 32-bit and 64-bit is:
    YTMG3-N6DKC-DKB77-7M9GH-8HVX7
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    NavyLCDR said:
    Tacit,

    Brink pointed you to the wrong tutorial. Since you have already upgraded to Windows 10 and have an activation stored on the server, the tutorial you want is:
    Windows 10 - Clean Install - Windows 10 Forums

    The Windows 10 Home product key for both 32-bit and 64-bit is:
    YTMG3-N6DKC-DKB77-7M9GH-8HVX7
    Actually, you could use either tutorial. I just opted for the one with the gatherosstate.exe file to help make sure there's no activation issues.
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    Thanks for the help.
    I cleaned off the drive after I created the home version x64 DVD and installed it.
    Windows 10 Home x64 installed and activated.
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    Great news. :)
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