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W10 gradual move to 64 bit
This maybe a strange question but at the moment I have W10 32 bit working well on one of my machines. Also loaded on the machine are many other programmes which I use on a daily basis plus loads of links etc. to my network and backup facilities.
I want to upgrade the machine to 64 bit but of course this will take some time as I will then have to install loads of software and due to the age of the machine will also need to tweak a few of the drivers (which I also had to do for 32 bit running and also have already done on another identical 64 bit machine). Its not a thing I can complete in just a few hours.
So my question is this - If I install an new hdd and load W10 64 bit for an iso to test all is working well with additional memory installed in the machine etc - can I then swap back to the old HDD to use the machine for periods, then swap back to the 64 bit system again at a later date to complete the software installations etc? I really don't want to be without the full facilities of the machine for any length of time and the ability to swap between 32 and 64 bit for a while would be really useful.
My main worry is will MS licencing go potty due to the same machine seemingly having a 32 bit then a 64 bit, then 32 bit again and eventually 64 bit versions of their W10 software? I certainly don't want to have any licensing issues and have no wish to have to buy an additional licence