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How to check if your computer is running 32-bit or 64-bit Windows

Instructions on finding out whether the computer is running 32-bit or 64-bit Windows

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Instructions on finding out whether the computer is running 32-bit or 64-bit Windows

Symptom

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.

Operating Systems

  • Windows 11
  • Windows 10

Solution

Windows 11

  1. Select Start and Settings.
    Settings
  2. Select System.
    System
  3. Select About.
    About
  4. Under Device specifications and System type, check for 32-bit or 64-bit Windows.
    Device specifications

Windows 10

  1. Right-click the Windows icon.
    Search
  2. Select Search.
  3. Another option is to search using the Search icon.
    Search
  4. Type system information and then select System Information. The Windows information is under OS Name, Version, and System Type.
    System Information
Dokument-id:HT117173
Original offentliggørelsesdato:02/02/2016
Dato for sidste ændring:08/14/2025