In this guide, we'll show you the proper steps to upgrade from the 32-bit to the 64-bit version of Windows 10 without purchasing a new license.

Find out if you can upgrade to 64 bit Windows 10 on the same PC. If you have x64-bit system, then you can upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit .

If you are trying to upgrade directly from Windows 32-bit lower version to Windows 64-bit higher version. Example – Upgrading Windows 8.1 Home 64-bit (English) to Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (English).

If you see separate “32-bit report” and “64-bit report” tabs, then you’re running an x64 processor and can upgrade to the 64-bit version of Windows 7.

It is, though, important to know whether you are running a 64-bit or 32-bit version of Windows when performing certain tasks on your computer.