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Upgrade from windows 8.1 32 bit to 64 bit version

Anonymous
2015-08-30T20:30:16+00:00

Hi everyone,

I have installed windows 8.1 pro 32 bit and get it updated for free to windows 10. Now as I upgrade the memory of my laptop to 8GB, I want to install the 64 bit version but I cannot find any link to download the windows ISO file. I bought windows on Microsoft store without any physical DVD. And I don't know if now I have to reinstall windows 8.1 first and then update to windows 10 or I can install windows 10 directly with the key for windows 8.1 that I purchased. 

Thank you very much in advance!

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-09-01T10:59:43+00:00

    Hi,

    You can download and create your own Windows 8.1 - 64bit Installation Media to reinstall the Operating System with..

    "Create installation media for Windows 8.1"

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media

    A similar Tutorial which may also assist you

    "Create Installation Media for Windows 8.1"

    http://winsupersite.com/windows-8/create-installation-media-windows-81

    In the first screen of this very simple wizard, you need to choose the following:

    Language. English – en-us if you're in the United States.

    Edition. Windows 8.1 (Core), Windows 8.1 N, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro N, or Windows 8.1 Single Language.

    Architecture. 64-bit (x64 ) or 32-bit (x86).

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    "How to Create a Bootable USB or DVD with a Windows 8 or 8.1 ISO"

    http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2227-create-bootable-usb-dvd-windows-8-iso.html

       Warning

    This will not work to install Windows 8 or 8.1 for UEFI. For that, see this tutorial below instead.

    UEFI Bootable USB Flash Drive - Create in Windows

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    With Windows 8/8.1 The Product Key on preinstalled Operating Systems (HP, Acer, etc) is embedded in the BIOS in the Motherboard, so that the lost and/or worn C.O.A. Sticker problem is no more.

    When you reinstall it will pick up the Product Key and activate the system automatically.

    If it does not, follow these steps:

    "How to Activate Windows 8 and 8.1 by Phone"

    http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/24636-activate-windows-8-phone.html

    "Get help with activation errors"

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/activation-errors

    "How to activate a Microsoft product by using Microsoft Product Activation Center"

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

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    This information may interest you if you do wish to keep a record of it:

    "Windows 10 Embedded Product Key Tool"

    https://neosmart.net/blog/2014/windows-10-embedded-product-key-tool/

    "We’re proud to introduce the immediate release of our newest utility for Windows users: the NeoSmart Technologies Embedded Product Key Tool. Designed for users of Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10, our embedded product key tool will retrieve and display the Windows setup product key embedded in the BIOS or EFI, allowing you to store it for safe-keeping or use it to reinstall Windows with an official Windows setup image."

    Cheers.

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-09-09T20:31:01+00:00

    You are welcome.

    And thanks very much for the reply back.

    Cheers.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-09-09T15:18:31+00:00

    Thank you Bill, I have followed the instructions in the link you gave and successfully downloaded the ISO for Windows 8.1 and then I created a bootable USB to do a fresh installation. Now everything is running perfectly.

    Thank you!

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-09-01T10:09:59+00:00

    Hello,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    We understand that you are currently using Windows 10 32-bit and you would like to upgrade to Windows 10 64-bit.

    I request you to follow the article below:

    How to: Switch from 32 bit versions of Windows to Windows 10 64 bit

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki/windows_10-win_upgrade/how-to-switch-from-32-bit-versions-of-windows-to/40d90c4e-8845-4bcb-bb2f-aeab312caf74

    I hope this helps you. If you have any further query in future, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you.

    Thank you.

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