If possible, consider using your Windows 7 key to upgrade to Windows 10 or 11. While the "official" free upgrade period ended years ago, many users find that a genuine Windows 7 key will still activate a fresh installation of Windows 10.
It is important to note that Windows 7 product keys are usually "bit-agnostic." This means a retail key for Windows 7 Professional will typically work for both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions, provided the edition (Home, Pro, Ultimate) matches. Where to Find Your Existing Product Key
It was a chilly winter morning in 2009 when John first laid eyes on his brand new computer. He had just moved into a new apartment and was excited to set up his home office. As he unboxed the computer, he noticed that it came with a shiny new copy of Windows 7, 32-bit.