Win Tips2: How to determine whether a computer is running a 32-bit version or 64-bit version of the Windows operating system ?
- Method 1: View System Properties in Control Panel
- Click Start, and then click Run.
- Type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK.
- 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.
- Windows 7 pc
Method 1: View the System window in Control Panel
- Click Start
, type system in the Start Search box, and then click system in the Programs list.
- 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.
Method 2: View the System Information window
- Click Start
, type system in the Start Search box, and then click System Information in the Programs list.
- 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.
In Linux , use command as below :
ReplyDeletedmidecode | grep lm
Where in result "lm" denotes 64-bit.
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