A desktop support technician is upgrading a standalone workstation at a law office that currently runs a 32-bit (x86) version of Windows 10 Pro. The office needs the computer updated to 64-bit (x64) Windows 11 Pro to run a specialized legal database application. The user requests that all existing applications and user settings be preserved during the process. Which of the following describes the correct procedure to complete this upgrade?
- Back up user data, perform a clean installation of 64-bit Windows 11 Pro from bootable media, and reinstall the required applications.Cevap
- BRun the Windows 11 setup executable from within the existing 32-bit OS and select the option to keep personal files and applications.
- CUse the Windows Command Prompt to run the DISM tool with the /online switch to convert the system architecture prior to running setup.
- DChange the product key in Windows Settings to Windows 11 Enterprise, which automatically unlocks 64-bit architecture support.
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Back up user data, perform a clean installation of 64-bit Windows 11 Pro from bootable media, and reinstall the required applications.
Upgrading an operating system from a 32-bit architecture to a 64-bit architecture always requires a clean installation. In-place upgrades are only supported when retaining the same architecture (e.g., 64-bit Windows 10 to 64-bit Windows 11). Therefore, the technician must back up all user files, boot from 64-bit installation media to perform a clean install, and then reinstall all applications.
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Cross-Architecture OS Upgrades (32-bit to 64-bit)
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