Check Whether Your Pc Running Windows 32(X86) Bit Or 64 Bit?

It is very essential to know what system architecture your system is running. System architecture refer to the capacity of computer processor i.e  CPU.  you required to have the knowledge of which operating system your processor is supported by. That knowledge is used while downloading drivers for your hardware components. 64 bit drivers will work on 64 bit architecture only. 32 bit drivers will work on 32 bit architecture. The advantage of an 64 bit OS is Chad the capacity to hold MORE i.e, it can literally take a huge amounts of RAM(Random Access Memory) and Storage. Where as 32 bit os lags behind at this point but you wont face any differences in the performance.  A 32 bit machine can handle upto 4GB of RAM only where as 64 bit can handle upto 128GB of RAM.  Most of the servers and uses 64 bit architecture to meet the requirements. So its a good idea to have the knowledge of which bit of operating system you're running.

Follow The Two Guide’s  Given Below To Know Whether Your System Is 32 Bit Or 64 Bit.

Rectification of Operating system of the system, Time required for rectification: maximum 5 minutes.

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First Method, Opening The System Information:

• Open start menu.

• Click on all programs.

•  Go for Accessories.

• Click on System Tools.

• Select System Information.

Open start->All Programs ->Accessories ->System Tools ->System information.

Its open a window named as system Information.  The system information will allow you know the complete information regarding your computer 's OS. It  will show you hardware Resources , Components , software environment and much more, The post is all about how to check your Personal computer is 32 bit or 64 bit, coming to that On the right hand side of the window you will be able to see a list of items. In that check for "System Type".

"System Type" Shows Like  This.

• X86(32)- based PC :- It means a 32- bit OS.

• X64-based PC :- It means a 64-bit OS. 

Second  Method, Check With My Computer Properties.

• Right Click on My Computer Icon and select properties. OR Go to Start menu and right click on computerand select properties.

• A small window will appear, it will show you all basic information about your computer.

• In that window you will able to see list of items like Windows edition, System, Computer name, domain,work group settings and much more.  

• In That System section you will find system type : 32 bit operating system or 64 bit operating system.

• Know which bit OS is Supported to your system and download drives for your components and Enjoy