How to Convert Windows 10 32-bit to 64-bit

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AliceP

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I use Parallels to run embroidery software in Windows 10. My VERY expensive programs now require 64 bit. I've seen suggestions on how to do so with an install disk, but Microsoft upgraded the virtual machine through the internet. Help! How can do this within Parallels without having to purchase Windows 10?

Alice
 
AliceP said:
I use Parallels to run embroidery software in Windows 10. My VERY expensive programs now require 64 bit. I've seen suggestions on how to do so with an install disk, but Microsoft upgraded the virtual machine through the internet. Help! How can do this within Parallels without having to purchase Windows 10?

Alice
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Upgrading a 32 bit Windows to 64 bit without reinstalling Windows is not possible. Reinstallation of Windows will require an activation key. You can link your 32 bit Windows to your Microsoft account which will register your digital activation key with that account. Now you can create a new Windows 10 64 bit VM and activate it with your Microsoft Account.
 
I have the same question. I understand I will have to reinstall Windows. What about the data other than the operating system? Will it be preserved the way MacOS updates run, or will it all be erased the way Windows has done in the past?
 
@DennisB Reinstallation of the Windows 64 bit is like a new installation. So, please make a back up of data which is in the Windows virtual machine and move to the new Windows 64 bit virtual machine.
 
Ajith1 said:
Upgrading a 32 bit Windows to 64 bit without reinstalling Windows is not possible. Reinstallation of Windows will require an activation key. You can link your 32 bit Windows to your Microsoft account which will register your digital activation key with that account. Now you can create a new Windows 10 64 bit VM and activate it with your Microsoft Account.
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I know it is an old thread, but if anyone can help me with this, I would appreciate it. How do I link my 32 bit Windows to my Microsoft account? Is there a way to find the digital activation key? My Windows 10 is an upgrade from a Windows 7 VM.
Thanks for any help
 
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