If you upgrade your computer to 64 bit, you'll be able to run more applications simultaneously. Especially when these days PCs usually have 8GB or more. The reason is that the 32-bit version is limited to 4GB of RAM, which is a small amount. But you can switch to the 64-bit version. Microsoft gives you the 32-bit version of Windows 10 if you upgrade from the 32-bit version of Windows 7 or 8.1. Back-Up Important Files Before Windows 10 64-Bit Upgrade 3. Make Sure Your Processor is 64-Bit Capable 2.