Microsoft is phasing out 32bit support for Windows 10

Microsoft is beginning the process of ending support for 32bit versions of Windows 10. Of course this process will take place slowly so that users get used to it rather than 'burning the stage'. In fact, starting with Windows 10 2004 (May 2020 Update), the 32bit option has completely disappeared, and this update has also been shipped to OEMs and developers around the world.

In other words, Microsoft no longer offers 32-bit versions of Windows 10 for OEMs to integrate on new PC models. This change was mentioned in the new Minimum Hardware Requirements document released by the company.

It is important to understand that this change does not affect current 32bit Windows PCs, and Microsoft is still committed to releasing 32bit builds in various channels. That means you can still buy a retail copy of Windows 10 and use it to get the 32-bit version. However, in the future, 32bit CPUs will no longer be supported by the chip manufacturers and gradually 'become extinct' in the market. Under such circumstances, OEMs will of course not be able to launch new 32bit PCs.

Any modern PC you can buy on the market today has a 64-bit CPU, and the simple reason for making this change is because the demand for 32-bit PCs has been so low, it's almost not worth it. to tell. This is an inevitable consequence of the flow of development in the technology world.

Last year, with Windows 10 1903, Microsoft increased the minimum amount of storage that a new Windows 10 PC can own, from 16GB on 32bit devices and 20GB on 64bit devices to 32GB for both. said doubling the amount of storage needed and putting 32bit PCs on par with 64bit PCs could be a subtle move for Microsoft.

If you own a 32bit PC, the support timelines will be fully informed unless Microsoft changes the policy for some reason.