Computer Hope

Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows Server => Topic started by: joelorenz40 on February 25, 2008, 07:40:33 AM

Title: 32 or 64?
Post by: joelorenz40 on February 25, 2008, 07:40:33 AM

How can I check if my windows is 32 or 64 bit?

Title: Re: 32 or 64?
Post by: Dias de verano on February 25, 2008, 07:49:16 AM

Windows Vista
Method 1
1. Click Start, type system in the Start Search box, and then click system in the Programs list.
2. The operating system appears as follows:• For a 64-bit version operating system: 64-bit Operating System appears for the System type under System.
• For a 32-bit version operating system: 32-bit Operating System appears for the System type under System.
Method 2
1. Click Start, type system in the Start Search box, and then click System Information in the Programs list.
2. The operating system appears as follows:• For a 64-bit version operating system: x64-based PC appears for the System type under Item.
• For a 32-bit version operating system: x86-based PC appears for the System type under Item.

Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Method 1
1. Click Start, click Run, type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK.
2. Click the General tab. The operating system appears as follows:• For a 64-bit version operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Version < Year> appears under System.
• For a 32-bit version operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Version< Year> appears under System.
Note <Year> is a placeholder for a year.
Method 2
1. Click Start, click Run, type winmsd.exe, and then click OK.
2. In the details pane, locate Processor under Item. Note the value. • If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with x86, the computer is running a 32-bit version of the Windows operating system.
• If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with ia64 or AMD64, the computer is running a 64-bit version of the Windows operating system.

Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Method 1
1. Click Start, click Run, type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK.
2. Click the General tab. The operating system appears as follows:• For a 64-bit version operating system: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition appears under System.
• For a 32-bit version operating system: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition appears under System.
Method 2
1. Click Start, click Run, type winmsd.exe, and then click OK.
2. In the details pane, locate Processor under Item. Note the value. • If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with x86, the computer is running a 32-bit version of the Windows operating system.
• If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with EM64T or ia64, the computer is running a 64-bit version of the Windows operating system.

Title: Re: 32 or 64?
Post by: joelorenz40 on February 25, 2008, 08:47:38 AM

I did what you said, and my machine only says Windows XP Media Center Edition.

Title: Re: 32 or 64?
Post by: Spoiler on February 25, 2008, 08:56:01 AM

32

I don't think that they ever put out a 64 bit version.

Title: Re: 32 or 64?
Post by: Dias de verano on February 25, 2008, 08:59:06 AM

Vista, XP Pro, Server 2003 have 64 bit versions. Not MCE.

Title: Re: 32 or 64?
Post by: joelorenz40 on February 25, 2008, 09:38:53 AM

ok thank you all for all your help

Title: Re: 32 or 64?
Post by: patio on February 25, 2008, 10:51:58 AM

You can tell it's 64Bit when you can't find drivers for anything.... ::)

Title: Re: 32 or 64?
Post by: Spoiler on February 25, 2008, 11:24:10 AM

Quote from: patio on February 25, 2008, 10:51:58 AM

You can tell it's 64Bit when you can't find drivers for anything.... ::)

How true! I run 64 bit XP pro and have had that problem. <g>