In this post, I’ll walk over how to download the ISO file for both the Home and Pro editions of Windows 10, which are available from Microsoft in two architectures: 32-bit and 64-bit. However, unless your device has outdated technology that does not support the 64-bit version, you should only think about downloading the 32-bit version’s ISO file. If not, you should always download the 64-bit version’s ISO file.
The 64-bit version can run both 64-bit and 32-bit programs, which is the reason. Despite the superficial similarity of applications across architectures, 64-bit offers the advantage of performance. A 64-bit application is faster and more efficient than a 32-bit one since it can access more than 4GB of memory.
It’s important to note that the features of the two architectures are the same. The 64-bit version increases to 128GB of memory, but the 32-bit version restricts memory access to 4GB. This makes computers speedier and enables greater driver support, security, and application compatibility.
I’ll walk you how to download the Windows 10 Pro and Home ISO files for both architectures in this post.
Windows 10 Home and Pro 32-bit and 64-bit ISO download
Follow these instructions to download the ISO file for Windows 10 Home and Pro in 32- and 64-bit versions:
Go to the Microsoft support page.
To download now, click the button.
On your computer, save the Media Creation Tool.
Select the Open option with a right-click on MediaCreationTool_22H2.exe.
To accept, click the button.
For an additional PC option, select the Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file).
Press the “Next” button.
Clear this PC option and use the suggested settings.
In the Architecture setting, choose theBoth option to download the 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows 10 Home and Pro.
Press the “Next” button.
Select the ISOfile choice.
Press the “Next” button.
To save the Windows 10 ISO, choose the folder.
Press the “Save” button.
The application will download the files and produce an ISO file with both architectures (32-bit and 64-bit) after you finish the procedures. These steps can then be used to install Windows 10 Pro or Home in a clean manner.
The download procedure is simple, but before you start, make sure you have enough data storage on a computer, USB, or external drive for the download, as well as an internet connection (internet service provider costs may apply).
A blank USB or DVD (as well as a DVD burner) with at least 4GB of capacity is required if you wish to make media (8GB is suggested). You can review Windows 10’s hardware requirements.
If this is your first time installing the operating system, you will need your Windows product key (xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx). It is no longer possible to activate Windows 10 using a Windows 8.x or Windows 7 product key.
Update September 16, 2024: To guarantee accuracy and take into account modifications to the procedure, this guide has been revised.