Need help installing windows 8 from 32 bit win xp.

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Hello, I have recently built a new computer, and before anyone asks, yes it is compatible with 64 bit operating systems. I had already possessed a copy of 32 bit windows xp, so I have installed that. I then proceeded to download an iso file of windows 8 64 bit. When I extracted the files however, I was surprised to find out that you are not able to run a 64 bit installation file on a 32 bit operating system. I am fully aware of how to create a bootable dvd or usb as a method of installation, yet at the moment I am out of dvd's and usable flashdrives. I am wondering if it is possible to boot from the iso file while it is still on your hard drive? If not, is there any other way to install it given my available materials (hard drive, and a laptop running Win 8.1)? Thanks for the help.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    AMD FX 8300 Eight Core Black Edition
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte 78LMT-USB3
    Memory
    8gb Kingston DDR3 SDRam
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD 760G
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Avast Free Antivirus
How to download and clean install Windows 8.1 -> link

Note: This Windows 8.1 installation media accepts Windows 8/8.1 product keys, both OEM and retail (for example, "Windows 8 Pro $15/$40 Upgrade Offer" product key).
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo G580
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-3230M
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, standard user account
    Other Info
    UEFI firmware (BIOS) embedded Windows 8 product key.
Not to change from a 32 bit to a 64 bit OS, no. You need a DVD or flash drive.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
You also can not upgrade XP to windows 8.1 - a clean install is required in your case..
And that requires Bootable setup media..
You can bypass installing windows 8 - just install windows 8.1 and use your windows 8 key to activate windows 8.1
You can download windows 8.1 setup media > Create installation media for Windows 8.1 - Windows Help
The activation will accept windows 8 or 8.1 product keys
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 3.1 > Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 8700
    CPU
    I7
    Memory
    24 GB
Just so you know ... MS has historically provided the ability to do an in-place upgrade (one in which settings and apps are carried over to the new OS version) only between one Windows version and the next. You could "upgrade" from XP to Vista, and from Vista to Win7. But, you can not "upgrade" from XP to anything newer than Vista. That is why you have to do a clean install of Win8.1 and reinstall all the apps you want to continue using.
 

My Computer

System One

Also understand that Microsoft has never supported upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit OS. Here too a clean install is necessary. The similar user interface tends to hide the fact that internally 32 bit and 64 bit systems are very different.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
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