Determine which version of Windows, you are using [32 or 64 bits]
Want to know if your Windows is in 32 or 64 bit?
Method 1
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Look in the banner at the top of the window. If it is not clearly mentioned 64-bit, your OS is by default: 32 bits.
Method 2
- Right click on "Computer"
- Properties
- A window opens where it is mentioned 32 or 64 bits.
- If nothing is mentioned,most of the time it's a 32 bit version.
Note that :XP 32 bit is an NT version 5.1, but the 64-bit version of NT 5.2.
Method 3 (Vista and 7)
- Click the Start button
- Control Panel
- System
- Maintenance
- System
Under System tab, you can find the type of system: 32 or 64 bits.