How do I upgrade to 32 bit into 64 bit version of Windows 8.1?

[Windows Central Question]

how to upgrade 32 bit into 64 bit version windows 8.1 ? I cannot run some apps on my 32 bit windows 8.1.

 

[Lee Power]

Re: how to upgrade 32 bit into 64 bit version windows 8.1

Reinstall the 64 bit version of Windows.

 

[Maurizio Troso]

Re: how to upgrade 32 bit into 64 bit version windows 8.1

Backup your data, pics, and docs, then install 64 vrs.
It will complete erase all previous, 64 and 32 aren't compatible

 

[xandros9]

Thread moved to Windows 8 section.

You cannot upgrade from 32-bit Windows to 64-bit. You will have to install 64-bit Windows manually and start fresh.