<p>Windows 10 2004 May 2020 update ISO has just become available for MSDN subscribers, but this time the new update is released only in the 64-bit version. With this release, Microsoft started its process of phasing out 32-bit support for its Windows 10 operating system. This means that the company will not be offering a 32-bit version of Windows 10 OS to OEMs anymore.</p>
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<p>Have in mind that this change won&#8217;t affect current PCs as Microsoft said that they will continue offering 32-bit builds for other channels which means that you will be still able to purchase a Windows 10 with a 32-bit media.</p>
<p>Eventually, 32-bit CPU&#8217;s will become unsupported by chip manufacturers, resulting in these devices becoming obsolete. If you buy a modern PC or laptop today you will most probably get a 64-bit CPU because there&#8217;s basically no demand for 32-bit systems anymore.</p>
<p>With the release of Windows 10 1903 update Microsoft increased the minimum storage required for the installation of its Windows 10 operating system to 32GB. Up to that version, 32-bit installation required 16GB, while the 64-bit installation required 20GB of storage. This also appeared as a subtle move towards phasing-out systems on 32-bit architecture.</p>
<p>If you still own a 32-bit PC or laptop you still don&#8217;t have to worry as Microsoft will continue support for these devices.</p>

Microsoft starts to phase out 32-bit support for Windows 10
