UPDATED!! Install Win 10 32 bit version for PowerPOS on your Windows 10 PC.

OK, now that the Microsoft FREE update to version 10 is over. its back to Reality.

Now-a-days a new PC will come with Windows 10 64 bit version PRE-INSTALLED. However, Microsoft is NOT leaving its 32 bit clients in the lurch…. In fact they have included BOTH the Windows 10 64 Bit AND 32 bit versions in the SAME License. That means to convert your machine to 32 bit version, which is 100% compatible with POWER POS, all you need to do is reload the Windows 10 32 bit version on to your PC…(You already OWN it!!).

Follow these simple steps to create installation media (USB flash drive or DVD) you can use to install a 32 bit version of Windows 10.

Before you download the tool make sure you have:

An internet connection (internet service provider fees may apply).
Sufficient data storage available on a computer, USB or external drive for the download. We recommend the USB method.
A blank USB flash drive with at least 8GB of space or blank you will need to use Dual Layer (DL) DVD Media (and DVD burner capable of Dual Layer burning) if you want to create media. We recommend using a blank USB or blank DVD, because any content on it will be deleted.
Download The Media Creation Tool

Check a few things on the PC where you want to install Windows 10 32 bit:

You’ll create the 32-bit version of Windows 10, and extract the Existing Windows 10 Product Key. Windows 10 DOES NOT display your license key, because it is embedded in the system BIOS. any new load of windows “SHOULD” be able to read that key during the installation process. But “SHOULD” is a little scary, so we recommend that your use ProdUKey (FREE) to actually display and save your windows license key.
Back up your PC before you start. There is a FREE program called EaseUS todo Backup, that can backup and restore ALL your existing Data and 32 bit programs from Windows 7 or 8 (8.1) or 10 to Windows 10 32 bit. Please note that 64 bit programs will NOT RUN on a 32 bit version of windows (currently ALL programs are delivered with BOTH 64 and 32 bit versions on the same cd, so just install the 32 bit version after restoring your backup onto Windows 10 32 bit).
System requirements. Make sure the PC meets the system requirements for Windows 10. If you are moving from the 64 bit version to the 32 bit version it already meets the requirements.
Language in Windows. You’ll need to choose the same language when you install Windows 10. To see what language you’re currently using, go to Time and language in PC settings or Region in Control Panel.
Edition of Windows. You MUST select the equivalent edition of Windows 10 32 bit as you had on 64 bit, otherwise you will need to buy a new license. To check what edition you’re currently running, go to PC info in PC settings or System in Control Panel, and look for Windows edition.
Microsoft Office products. If you just purchased a new device that includes Office 365, we recommend redeeming (installing) Office before upgrading to Windows 10 32 bit. To redeem your copy of Office, please see Download and install Office 365 Home, Personal, or University on your PC. For more information, check How to upgrade to Windows 10 on new devices that include Office 365. Then extract your Office product key, using ProdUKey (FREE) .

If you have Office 2010 or earlier and choose to perform a clean install of Windows 10, you will need to locate your Office product key. Most versions of Windows 10 DO NOT display your license key, because it is embedded in the system BIOS. any new load of windows “SHOULD” be able to read that key during the installation process. But “SHOULD” is a little scary, so we recommend that your use ProdUKey (FREE) to actually display and save your windows license key.

Using the tool to create installation media:

Select Download tool now, and select Run. You need to be an administrator to run this tool.
If you agree to the license terms, select Accept.
On the What do you want to do? page, select Create installation media for another PC, and then select Next.

Select the language, edition, and architecture (32-bit) for Windows 10. This table will help you decide which edition of Windows 10 you’ll choose:

Your current edition of Windows	Windows 10 edition
Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 8/8.1 Windows 8.1 with Bing Windows 8 Pro Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 8/8.1 Professional with Media Center Windows 8/8.1 Single Language Windows 8 Single Language with Bing Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10

Select which media you want to use:
- USB flash driveRecommended. Attach a blank USB flash drive with at least 8GB of space. Any content on the flash drive will be deleted.
- ISO file. Save an ISO file to your PC, which you can use to create a DVD. After the file is downloaded, you can go to location where the file is saved, or select Open DVD burner, and follow the instructions to burn the file to a DVD. For more info about using an ISO file, see Additional methods for using the ISO file to install Windows 10 section below.
After the installation media is created, follow the steps below to use it.

Using the installation media you created
Before you install Windows 10, it’s a good idea to save any work and back up your PC before you start. There is a FREE program called EaseUS todo Backup, that can backup and restore ALL your existing Data and 32 bit programs from Windows 7 or 8 (8.1) or 10 to Windows 10 32 bit. Please note that 64 bit programs will NOT RUN on a 32 bit version of windows (currently ALL programs are delivered with BOTH 64 and 32 bit versions on the same cd, so just install the 32 bit version after restoring your backup onto Windows 10 32 bit).If you used the media creation tool to download an ISO file for Windows 10, you’ll need to burn it to a DVD before following these steps.
1. Attach the USB flash drive or insert the DVD on the PC where you want to install Windows 10.
2. Restart your PC, and then press any key to boot from the USB flash drive or the DVD.If you restart your PC and your current version of Windows starts, you might have to open a boot menu or change the boot order in your PC’s BIOS or UEFI settings so that your PC boots from the media. To open a boot menu or change the boot order, you’ll typically need to press a combination of keys (such as F2, F12, Delete, or Esc) immediately after you turn on your PC. For instructions on changing the boot order for your PC, check the documentation that came with your PC or go to the manufacturer’s website.If changing the boot menu or order doesn’t work, try again by signing in to Windows, shutting down, and then starting your PC.
3. On the Install Windows page, select your language, time, and keyboard preferences, and then select Next.
4. Select Install Windows.
Additional methods for using the ISO file to install Windows 10 (click to show more or less information)
If you downloaded an ISO file for Windows 10, the file is saved locally at the location you selected. If you have a third-party DVD burning program installed on your computer that you prefer to use for creating the installation DVD, that program might open by going to the location where the file is saved and double-clicking the ISO file, or right-click the ISO file, select Open with and choose your preferred DVD burning software.

If you want to use the Windows Disk Image Burner to create an installation DVD, go to the location where the ISO file is saved. Right-click the ISO file and select Properties. On the General tab, click Change and select Windows Explorer for the program you would like to use to open ISO files and select Apply. Then right-click the ISO file and select Burn disc image.

If you want to install Windows 10 directly from the ISO file without using a DVD or flash drive, you can do so by mounting the ISO file. This will perform an upgrade of your current operating system to Windows 10.

To mount the ISO file:
1. Go to the location where the ISO file is saved, right-click the ISO file and select Properties.
2. On the General tab, click Change… and select Windows Explorer for the program you would like to use to open ISO files and select Apply.
3. Right-click the ISO file and select Mount.
4. Double-click the ISO file to view the files within. Double-click setup.exe to start Windows 10 setup.
That’s it!!! Not as hard as it seems. You are now able to enjoy the speed and Power of Windows 10 while still, ALSO , enjoying the speed and Power of PowerPOS.