Is your PC running 32 bit Windows or 64 bit Windows?

In order to run our Proxy PC remote assistance program and for a few other situations it is important to understand which version of Windows you are running on your PC. We've put together this handy set of instructions to help you discern which version you have.

32 bit or 64 bit?

Find out below

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Follow these steps to determine if you have a 32 bit or 64 bit operating system.

Method 1: View System Properties in Control Panel
  1. Click Start, and then click Run.
  2. Type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK. or  Select Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System
  3. Click the General tab. The operating system is displayed as follows:
    • For a 64-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Version < Year> appears under System.
    • For a 32-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional Version <Year> appears under System.

    Note <Year> is a placeholder for a year.

If you’re running the 64-bit version of Windows XP, the system information will be displayed as illustrated in the graphic below. If the 32-bit version is running on your computer, only "Microsoft Windows XP Professional" or "Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition" is displayed with no indication of 32-bit or 64-bit.

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Method 2: View System Information window
  1. Click Start, and then click Run.
  2. Type winmsd.exe, and then click OK.
  3. When System Summary is selected in the navigation pane, locate Processor under Item in the details pane. Note the value.
    • If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with x86, the computer is running a 32-bit version of Windows.
    • If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with ia64 or AMD64, the computer is running a 64-bit version of Windows.

Windows Vista   To find your Operating System information in Windows Vista:

Method 1: View System window in Control Panel
  1. Click Start , type system in the Start Search box, and then click system in the Programs list.  or Click Start Menu > Control Panel, > System & Maintenance > System.
  2. The operating system is displayed 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.

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Method 2: View System Information window
  1. Click Start & type system in the Start Search box, and then click System Information in the Programs list.
  2. When System Summary is selected in the navigation pane, the operating system is displayed 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.

Windows Seven   To find your Operating System information in Windows Seven:

Method 1: View System window in Control Panel
  1. Click Start , type system in the Start Search box, and then click system in the Programs list.  or Click Start Menu > Control Panel, > System & Maintenance > System.
  2. The operating system is displayed 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.

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Method 2: View System Information window
  1. Click Start & type system in the Start Search box, and then click System Information in the Programs list.
  2. When System Summary is selected in the navigation pane, the operating system is displayed 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.

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