If the device is running Windows 10 32-bit, and the hardware is relatively new, there are likely 64-bit versions of the drivers. In addition to determining the processor capabilities, it's also recommended to check whether other components, such as graphics and sound cards, are compatible with the 64-bit version of Windows 10. The Windows 10 Setup should be able to detect compatibility issues with the processor automatically, but the "Coreinfo" tool allows you to check these features ahead of time.
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Search ( Ctrl + F keyboard shortcut) for these features:Īfter you complete the steps, if the output confirms the features, then the processor can support the upgrade to Windows 10 64-bit. Type the following command and press Enter: Type the following command in the address bar, and press Enter to open Command Prompt in the folder location.
If the device is already using the 32-bit version of Windows 10, before you can upgrade, you need to determine if it has a 64-bit processor, 2GB of RAM (minimum), and whether the rest of the parts have support for 64-bit drivers.
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How to check 64-bit hardware support on Windows 10
How to upgrade 32-bit to 64-bit on Windows 10.How to check 64-bit hardware support on Windows 10.In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to upgrade a device from 32-bit to the 64-bit version of the OS using an existing genuine license.