Convert win10 32bit to 64bit version
Convert win10 32bit to 64bit version
I remember when Windows 8 was launched, I grabbed the $40 introductory offer and upgraded my Toshiba Satellite (which was given to me at no cost). Back then, I had very little knowledge of software, so I chose auto-select and ended up with Windows 8 Pro in 32-bit. Now that I’ve worked on multiple PCs, I’m exploring more about PC gaming instead of console games. However, my 32-bit Windows posed several challenges—upgrading all my apps to 64-bit would be necessary, but I wanted to avoid losing my media. Photos and music on iTunes were safe, but transferring them to a reformatted drive with a 64-bit OS was a big task. I also needed to migrate two user profiles. My storage drive (Zotac 120GB SSD) is the one I plan to use for the 64-bit version. I have plenty of spare HDs ready for backups. I’m sure it should be straightforward moving folders, but recently I moved my "pictures" folder to a WD Blue 1TB drive and Windows panicked, thinking it needed repair until I restored it to the boot/users system. Thanks for any advice or tips!
Apps don’t have to be 64-bit to work on Windows 64. You’ll need to back up everything, reset and reinstall Windows 64, then restore it. It’s not too complicated once you do it.
Appreciate the effort, I haven't managed backups before but will give it a shot.
Just a tip for you, but don't try and MOVE the data, as it could be important as you found out to the OS.. instead copy it to a USB drive if you have one. This way the computer will continue to function normally until YOU decide it's time to switch over.