How can I tell whether it is Windows 32-bit or 64-bit

[Ned]

I have just purchased a new PC with Windows Vista Home Premium. The
processor is AMD 64 Athlon (time) 2. How can I tell whether I am using
32-bit or 64-bit windows?

 

[Jon]

"Ned" <Ned@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:731FDDA7-CD26-4340-AB5D-01B6164E816D@microsoft.com...
>I have just purchased a new PC with Windows Vista Home Premium. The
> processor is AMD 64 Athlon (time) 2. How can I tell whether I am using
> 32-bit or 64-bit windows?


Right-click Computer > Properties

Look down the page

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Jon

 

[Rick Rogers]

Hi,

Most are sold with 32-bit (x86) as that is more compatible with available
hardware. There is very little software available for the home user that
would take advantage of 64-bit processing currently. Click start, type
"control system" and check the dialog box for the installed type.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

"Ned" <Ned@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:731FDDA7-CD26-4340-AB5D-01B6164E816D@microsoft.com...
>I have just purchased a new PC with Windows Vista Home Premium. The
> processor is AMD 64 Athlon (time) 2. How can I tell whether I am using
> 32-bit or 64-bit windows?

 

[Ned]

Thanks

"Jon" wrote:

>
> "Ned" <Ned@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:731FDDA7-CD26-4340-AB5D-01B6164E816D@microsoft.com...
> >I have just purchased a new PC with Windows Vista Home Premium. The
> > processor is AMD 64 Athlon (time) 2. How can I tell whether I am using
> > 32-bit or 64-bit windows?
>
>
> Right-click Computer > Properties
>
> Look down the page
>
> --
> Jon
>
>
>