How can I upgrade my window 7 32bit to 64bit so that I can use window 11?

Unfortunately upgrading from Windows 7 32-bit to Windows 11 64-bit is not a direct upgrade - there's no in-place path. Windows 11 requires 64-bit architecture, so you'll need to do a clean installation. Here are the steps:

1. Check the computer hardware. Windows 11 has strict requirements:

• 64-bit processor (x64) – your CPU must support 64-bit.
• 1 GHz or faster CPU with 2+ cores.
• 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB recommended).
• 64 GB storage minimum.
• UEFI firmware with Secure Boot.
• TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module).
• DirectX 12 compatible graphics.

2. Backup your data. Since this is a clean install, everything on your drive will be erased. Backup your:

• Documents, photos, videos
• Browser bookmarks
• Emails and settings if using local clients
• Any application installers and license keys

3. Get Windows 11 installation media. You need a 64-bit Windows 11 ISO:

• Go to Microsoft's download page
• Download the Media Creation Tool or ISO
• Create a bootable USB drive (at least 8 GB) using Rufus or the Media Creation Tool

4. Boot from the USB drive.

• Insert the USB, restart your PC
• Enter BIOS/UEFI (usually F2, F12, DEL)
• Set USB as the first boot device
• Save and restart

1. Clean Install Windows 11 (note you'll likely need to purchase a Windows 11 license key - although you can check whether your Windows 7 key is eligible for upgrade by attempting to enter your Windows 7 key during the Windows 11 installation)

• Select language, time, and keyboard
• Click Install Now
• When prompted, choose Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)
• Delete old partitions (careful: this erases everything!)
• Select the unallocated space and continue

6. Install drivers & updates after installation:

• Use Windows Update for most drivers
• Install graphics, chipset, and network drivers manually if needed

7. Restore Your Data. Copy back your documents, reinstall apps, and configure settings

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Marcin

Hi,

Please run this:

https://aka.ms/GetPCHealthCheckApp

I seriously doubt that a Windows 7 PC

would even be able to run Windows 11

even if 64 bit.

The above will tell you if it's even possible.