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The thread discusses upgrading an old, 32-bit Windows PC to 64-bit to support newer software and Windows 10. The user is advised that a clean installation of Windows 10 x64 will likely remove existing files and that their PC should be capable of running Windows 10 with a clean install. Overall, the conversation is helpful and positive, with guidance on the upgrade process provided.

San10

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Hey,
I would like to know if I can upgrade my computer from 32 bit to 64 bit.
Sorry my system is in french :
Thank you and have a nice day!
 

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You could clean install windows 10 x64 no problem. Download the media creation tool and use it to select x64 10 and create a usb install media.

nmsuk

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You could clean install a 64 bit version. I wouldn't bother though as you only have 4gb of RAM and you have a relatively low experience score.
 

San10

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Thanks for the reply,
Yeah, my PC is pretty old, I just thought I needed to upgrade is sins a lot of the new programs don't support 32 bits anymore.
I don't have that much knowledge to decide by myself, do you think I can do it or should I just give up as you said.
Oh, and do you think I can install windows 10 if I upgrade my PC to 64 bits? because I tried to upgrade my PC in this current version (32 bit) and it said that it doesn't support it, I hope that make sense... ha-ha
Thank you
 

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You could clean install windows 10 x64 no problem. Download the media creation tool and use it to select x64 10 and create a usb install media.
 

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San10

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Hey, thanks for the reply
I am downloading windows 10 into my usb right now, I am pretty sure it remove all of the files and programs, but can you confirm that for me ?
And do you think that my PC is able to install windows 10 ? because I have tried it before using the "upgrade this PC now" option in the media creation tool and it didn't work
Thank you.
 

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nmsuk

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To go to 64bit it will most certainly remove your files.
 

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Thanks for cofirming that,
And about my second question, do you think that my PC is able to install windows 10 ? because I have tried it before using the "upgrade this PC now" option in the media creation tool and it didn't work.
Thank you
 

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Okay, I will install it.
Thanks for the help and have a nice day !