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Windows 10 can run on both 32-bit and 64-bit processor architectures. If you have a computer with a 32-bit setup, you can upgrade to the 64-bit version without acquiring a new license. The only caveat ...

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You can use the same license to upgrade to Windows 10 64-bit from 32-bit, but it requires reinstallation – here's how. When you purchase through links on our site ...