Microsoft is expected to start rolling out Windows 10 2004, the May 2020 Update, on May 28, sources say. If you want to change the products or languages installed, or want to change other deployment settings, you need to. The 32-bit version will be uninstalled and then the 64-bit version will be installed. This is just a first step on what's likely to be a long and drawn-out process of making Windows 10 a 64-bit only product. Then, run the Office Deployment Tool in /configure mode and specify this configuration.xml file to make the change from 32-bit to 64-bit. This does not impact 32-bit customer systems that are manufactured with earlier versions of Windows 10 Microsoft remains committed to providing feature and security updates on these devices, including continued 32-bit media availability in non-OEM channels to support various upgrade installation scenarios." If you read this you will get a better understanding of what you need to do.
Do I have to purchase a new (64 bit) version of Office to take advantage of my 64 bit CPU Thanks in advance to all who reply, Dan.
"Beginning with Windows 10, version 2004, all new Windows 10 systems will be required to use 64-bit builds and Microsoft will no longer release 32-bit builds for OEM distribution. I am running the 32 bit edition of Office 2016 Pro 32 on my PC which has a 64 bit processor. Anonyone with a 32-bit PC should be fine for as long as their devices remain usable.įrom Microsoft's documentation on minimum hardware requirements for Windows 10 desktop editions: For now, Microsoft is still allowing users to buy 32-bit Windows 10 at retail and to continue to get updates for their existing 32-bit Windows implementations. Select it, then click Change/Uninstall on the command bar. You have the option to buy just the Visual Studio IDE or to also get a comprehensive set of subscriber benefits that include cloud services, software for development and testing, support, training, and more. Click Start, type: programs and features. Visual Studio subscriptions come with different set of benefits depending on the subscription type and level.
The change affects new, not existing PCs from OEMs only.Īccording to the documentation (thanks to for the link), Microsoft isn't making available copies of 32-bit Windows 10 media. The most recent Office Service Pack corresponding to your Excel version should be installed. All you need to do is uninstall Office 32 bit first restart your computer, then install the 64 bit version of Microsoft Office. is a mismatch between your version of Microsoft Office and the database engine you. Starting with Windows 10 2004, Microsoft is changing the minimum hardware requirements for the device. QSWAT3 and QSWAT364 are 32 bit and 64 bit ports of QSWAT to QGIS 3.