If you`re running Windows 10 32-bit, you can upgrade to the 64-bit version with the same license, and in this guide, we`ll show you how to do it.
Windows 10 can run on both, 32-bit and 64-bit hardware architectures. If you have a device running the 32-bit version, you can upgrade to the 64-bit version without purchasing a new license, but only when you have a compatible processor and enough memory. Also, there`s not an in-place upgrade path to switch, which makes a clean installation of Windows 10 your only option.
Although you can access virtually the same features using either architecture, you`ll notice the benefits of the 64-bit version when the device can handle large amounts of memory (up to 2TB), instead of only 4GB, which is the limitation with 32-bit.
The ability to use more memory enables you to run several apps at the same time while keeping the device responsive, and you can run 64-bit as well as 32-bit applications. Also, and perhaps more important, it`ll improve your...
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