How to determine if I'm running 32bit or 64 bit Windows.

Created by Diego R Campagna, Modified on Tue, 7 Nov, 2023 at 6:41 AM by Diego R Campagna

Checking Your Version of Windows 10 & 11

To check whether you’re using a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows 10.

open the Settings app by pressing Windows+I,
then head to System > About.
On the right side, look for the “System type” entry. It will show you two pieces of information—whether you’re using a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system and whether you have a 64-bit capable processor.

Checking Your Version of Windows 8

If you’re running Windows 8.

Head to Control Panel > System. You can also hit Start and search for “system” to find the page quickly.
Look for the “System type” entry to see whether your operating system and processor are 32-bit or 64-bit.

Checking Your Version of Windows 7 or Vista

If you’re using Windows 7 or Windows Vista,

Hit Start, right-click “Computer,” and then choose “Properties.”

On the “System” page, look for the “System type” entry to see whether your operating system is 32-bit or 64-bit. Note that, unlike in Windows 8 and 10, the “System type” entry in Windows 7 does not show whether your hardware is 64-bit capable.