How Do I Know My Computer is Running a 32-bit or a 64-bit for Windows 7/XP/Vista

Well, have you asked yourself what kind of version of a bit your computer system you have? is it a running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version of Windows 7/XP/Vista. Some of you might be wondering what version you have. So how can I tell if my computer is running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version of Windows?. But firstly, you need to know the different between both of them.

What is the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows?

Anyway, this time I'm not about to telling you a very detail what's the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows, for more informations you can Google it what's the different between 32-bit and 64-bit versions of your Windows. But here's I can tell you, The terms 32-bit and 64-bit refer to the way a computer's processor (also called a CPU), handles information. The 64-bit version of Windows handles large amounts of random access memory (RAM) more effectively than a 32-bit system. You see that 64-bit it's even better than 32-bit. Check out the screenshot below is mine.

Anyway, it's very easy to find out if your computer is running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows in Windows 7 or Windows Vista, or Windows XP, just follow the simple steps below:

For Windows 7 and Vista:

Step 1. Firstly you need to open System by clicking the "Start" button ,

Step 2. Then you're right-clicking Computer, and then clicking Properties.

Step 3. Now you will see nnder System, you can view the system type. what bit of your system is running.



For Windows XP:

Step 1. Just simply click Start button.

Step 2. Then you're right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.

Step 3. Now if you don't see "x64 Edition" listed, then you're running the 32-bit version of Windows XP. Then if "x64 Edition" is listed under System, you're running the 64-bit version of Windows XP.