How to view a 32-bit or 64-bit computer operating system?

There are many people who currently use computers but don't know how to check the operating system version on their computers. This is also the common cause and condition that leads to their frequent version compatibility issues when they want to install or use additional software.

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Computer operating systems currently have two versions, which are 32bit and 64bit. If you do not know which operating system your computer is using, it will be difficult to identify and can add other software and games to your device. And inadvertently this is also the main cause leading to our encounter errors can not install software for computers.

The following article will guide you how to view the Windows version of a computer running operating systems from Windows XP to Windows 7, 8 and Windows 10. Let's see and refer to how to do it!

A common way that all computers and operating systems can apply, is:

Right-click the My Computer (or Computer) icon and select the last item, Properties .

All information about the computer will be displayed in the next interface, including information on the version of Windows.

This method is applicable to most computers and operating systems today

But if this does not work, you can do it separately for each operating system below.

Check the version of Windows 10 on the computer

Step 1: From the main interface of the computer, left-click on the search bar below the Taskbar.

Step 2: Enter the keyword " System " and press Enter or select the System (top), System Infomation in the list that appears.

Step 3: A new window appears, look for the System type item in the System pane and notice what the index is. 32-bit or 64-bit? This is the version of the operating system on your computer.

See operating system version information in the System type section

Another way that people who are using Windows 10 can apply, is to right-click This PC icon and select Down Properties . It will also display a window similar to the one above.

See the Windows 7 computer operating system version

Step 1: Also from the main interface of the computer, left-click on the Windows icon in the lower left corner of the screen and select All Programs .

Step 2: Click on Accessories .

Select the System Tools section .

Step 3: Select left mouse button on System Infomation.

Step 4: Here the System Infomation window appears, you can see the System Type item on the right-hand interface, the information in it is the computer operating system you are using ( x64-based PC - means your computer uses a 64-bit operating system).

x64-based PC means Windows 64-bit version

If you find this way too complicated or for some reason but does not work, you can click on the Windows icon as above, but select Control Panel.

Continue to left click on the System section .

Your computer information window will appear as below, look for System type to see the Windows version that the computer is using.

Computers using 64-bit operating systems

Another way that Windows 7 and 8 operating systems can also be implemented is to right-click the Computer icon from the main screen and select Manage .

The Computer Management window appears as below. You select the System Tools section (on either side are okay).

Click on Device Manager .

Left mouse button click on the Computer icon will show the version of the operating system.

ACPI x64 - based PC

Check Windows 32-bit or 64-bit on Windows XP

If you're using a lower-end computer and use a lower operating system such as Windows XP or earlier, simply right-click My Computer and then Properties .

A small window called System Properties will appear and can we see the current Windows version is 32-bit or 64-bit?

Windows XP 64-bit operating system

Click the General tab to display information.

32-bit Windows XP operating system

Another way with Windows XP, is to use the search command " winmsd.exe " with the Run dialog box. Then select System Information / System Summary / Item / Processor . If the value in this is " x86 ", it is 32-bit Windows and if it is " ia64 " or " AMD 64 " then it is certainly 64-bit version.

See Windows Vista version

Step 1: Click on the Start icon , enter the keyword " system " in the Start Search box and then OK .

Step 2: In the Programs list, select System .

Step 3: The information in the System Type box is the final result.

Alternatively, select Programs / System Infomation / System Summary and look at the System type section, if:

• x64-based PC means 64-bit version.
• x86-based PC is a 32-bit version.

Test Windows on Windows Server 2003

Step 1: Enter the keyword " sysdm.cpl " into the interface of Start / Run and then OK.

Step 2: Check the General tab, if:

• Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition in the System section is 64-bit version.
• Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition is 32-bit edition.

Or use the keyword "winmsd.exe" and do the same as when checking on Windows XP, if the value in Processor is " x86 ", your computer runs 32-bit version, if it is " ia64 " or " EM64T " then is a 64-bit version.

ATTENTION:

• In many cases you may see two computers with the same configuration and model and operating system, but the version is different. This is because, computers with 64-bit operating systems can run both 32-bit or 64-bit versions. But if the computer only installed 32-bit operating system, it will not be able to run 64-bit version.
• For computers running Windows XP and Windows Vista, if the System Properties / General interface does not display 32-bit or 64-bit numbers, you can use the following tips to recognize. It is in the System section, if the information line below says:
• Microsoft Windows XP, nothing else: This is a 32-bit version.
• Windows XP Professional x64 Edition: This is a 64-bit version.
• Windows 95 and Windows 2000 operating systems do not have 64-bit versions.

Above is a guide on how to view the version of the computer for all operating systems, you can choose the simplest and easiest way to check your operating system.

I wish you successful implementation!