However, a new question arose on the Microsoft Community board: Are we going to see a 32-bit version of Windows 11? As the question stirred a lot of debate, we’re going to make some documented assumptions ourselves and give you a proper answer.
Will there be a Windows 11 32-bit version?
Microsoft didn’t clearly specify that there’s not going to be a Windows 11 32-bit version but all the data shows that we’re not going to see such a thing. We’re going to start from the Windows 11 requirements and they clearly stipulate that for running the new OS, you need a 64-bit capable processor. However, that’s not proof that there’s not going to be a 32-bit version of Windows 11. You can perfectly run a 32-bit system on a 64-bit processor. Next, 32-bit systems are obsolete. We can list only a few Linux distributions that still support the outdated architecture and MacOS crossed to the 64-bit camp a long time ago.
Even Windows 10 will only use 64-bit builds
Another important clue comes from the Windows 10 Requirements page that is clearly stating that Windows 10 will only use 64-bit builds: So, not even the soon-to-be expired OS will be available in its 32-bit form so we don’t expect to be otherwise with Windows 11. However, there’s absolutely no reason to believe that you won’t be able to run 32-bit applications on your 64-bit system. And another question can push through: How will users running a Windows 10 32-bit version be able to upgrade to a Windows 11 system? The answer here is pretty simple: They won’t be able to do that unless their computer meets the requirements. But if you are running a 32-bit system because your processor is not 64-bit compatible, you will clearly not be able to upgrade to Windows 11. Do you have any other questions or you just want to discuss the subject, leave a comment below.
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