Applies ToWindows 11 Windows 10
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Here are answers to some common questions about the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows.

Upgrading from the 32-bit version to the 64-bit version of Windows requires that you reformat your hard disk, install the 64-bit version of Windows, and then reinstall everything else that you had on your device. For more information, see Create installation media for Windows.

Note: Windows 11 and later are 64-bit only.

Windows 11 doesn't have a 32-bit version and is 64-bit only. To confirm:

  1. Right-click the Start menu and then select Settings > System > About . Or select the following About shortcut:About

  2. In the System> About window that opens, the architecture version of Windows can be found next to System type under Device specifications. It's listed as the operating system type.

Windows 11 doesn't have a 32-bit version and is 64-bit only. Installs will always be 64-bit.

Windows 11 doesn't have a 32-bit version and is 64-bit only so any device running Windows 11 is capable of a 64-bit version of Windows. To confirm:

  1. Right-click the Start menu and then select Settings > System > About . Or select the following About shortcut:About

  2. In the System> About window that opens, the architecture version of Windows can be found next to System type under Device specifications. It's listed as the processor type.

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