“Windows 10 Free Upgrade I was given the HP stream 13.3 touch-screen laptop as a gift. It gives me the option to download Windows 10 for free. Prior to my download it asks me if I want to download the 32 bit version or the 64 bit version. I do not know what the difference is and what it even means. Which version of windows 10 should I download for my laptop? Thank you for your help, I appreciate it.”
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I found out after I had purchased the HP stream that even though I could get Windows 10 free and download it, it did not have enough GBs (only 2), and I would have to purchase more bytes if I wanted it. I tried to download it and I kept getting errors. I finally took the computer back and exchanged it for a Toshiba with 6 GBs. 2 GBs are not enough if you want to upgrade to Windows 10 on that computer. I was not told this when I purchased it. I had a horrible experience the two weeks I had it, never worked right.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.wouldnt suggest upgrading to windows 10, the specs of this laptop can run it but its going to be really slow. Cortana is always running in the background eating up your RAM which this laptop only has 2 gbs. if you still decide to upgrade do the 32 bit, 64 but youd want to have better specs on the laptop
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You want the 64-bit, but download the upgrade to a 14(+) GB thumb drive from another PC, then connect the drive to your HP stream to complete the installation. That will be so much easier, since the Stream is lacking in C drive space.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This particular laptop is a 64 bit, so you should upgrade to the 64 bit Win 10 OS. If you don't, you'll likely have problems later on. Rule of thumb is, always upgrade to the OS that matches the bit system that you have, whether it be 32 or 64. (NOTE: if you've downloaded any extra apps to your PC prior to the upgrade - as I did - you most likely won't have enough space on drive C for the new WIn 10 OS download. The workaround for that is to download the Win 10 starter files to a 32 G or higher USB flash stick, then install the new Win 10 OS from that - works fine. You'll later have the option to remove your old Win 8.1 OS to free up space on drive C - do that.)
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Do the 64 bit. It will tell you that is the recommended version. I did the 64 bit. I think you get more access to the features. I can't confirm exactly why. I just know that's the 2nd laptop in my house. And we used the 64bit version on both of them. Hope this is helpful
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.HP Stream is 64-bit. 64-bit might be slightly faster than 32-bit on the same hardware, it is also more compatible with applications, as 32-bit -and- 64-bit applications and JAVA applets can both be used. In a general sense, 32-bit Operating Systems can address up-to 2GB of RAM, and 64-bit OSes can use far more memory that is currently available on laptops; 512GB (of RAM) or more. 64-bit processors also have more "lanes" in their data transfer paths, and that also makes them faster. This larger addressing is the main reason for the gradual change to 64-bit architectures. Only 64-bit Operating Systems can take advantage of more memory and wider buses. The HP Stream only has 2GB RAM, and that memory is built in to the N2840 "System on-a Chip" processor, thus not upgradable. So you would not be selecting 64-bit on this computer for the express purpose of accessing more memory. You would be selecting 64-bit because it is better and the Stream supports it.
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