I want to install a new hard drive on a laptop and then have to install Windows 10 on it. The Windows Media Creation Tool has the options 64-bit, 32-bit and "Both". However, I'm not sure whether the laptop has 64 or 32 bits. Can I take both now?
Yes, you can take both, but you had to decide at the latest during the installation. Most PCs can, however, 64bit
If you select both, then you should be asked again later when installing. You can't install both in parallel (at least not with a single OS installation).
If in doubt use 64 bit, this should always be compatible with current hardware (from 2006). If not, the installation routine should tell you sooner or later.
Yes, you can always put both of them next to each other, only it is meant that the 32-bit version is intended for older or less powerful devices, the 64-bit version is intended for normal / stronger devices.
So if this is an older laptop, I recommend 32-bit.
If the laptop is less than 12 years old it will support 64 bit.
If your laptop has more than 4GB of RAM, you definitely need to install 64 bit.
But then it has to be very, very old.
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The option "Both" means that both versions, ie 32bit and 64bit, are played on the DVD / USB stick in case you want to use this DVD / stick for several PCs and which do not support all 64bit. You then have to choose when starting whether you want to start 32 or 64. So it doesn't relieve you of the decision.
If it is a laptop, just add the product number. With a short googling I then see what you should take. Briefly a few rules of thumb:
All newer computers have 64bit. (Since I think Vista?)
For RAM over 4 GB you have to use 64bit, since 32 bit only supports up to 4 GB of RAM.
If the RAM is less than 4 GB, you should use 32 bit, unless you need programs that only run on 64 bit.
If you have no idea at all, then take both and try whether 64bit works at startup (If the computer does not support 64bit, it tells you that it does not simply install the wrong Windows). If it doesn't work, use 32bit after a restart.
