How do I find out if my computer is 32 or 64 bit

 Not sure if your computer is 32-bit or 64-bit? I have mentioned simple steps to check it on Windows 10, 8, 7 and XP. The basic difference between 32-bit and 64-bit is that the 64-bit based Windows provides good security and uses the system more efficiently.

A Windows operating system can be either 32-bit or 64-bit. However, if the underlying hardware is only 32-bit, it cannot run a 64-bit operating system and associated software. If the processor is 64-bit, it can run a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system.

Below are steps to check whether your operating system is 32-bit or 64-bit for Windows XP, 7, 9 to Windows 10. It hardly takes a minute. Let's begin!

Find out version in Windows 10

To find out if your Windows 10 PC is 32-bit or 64-bit, all you have to do is follow these steps:

1) Press Windows + I keys to open the Settings application on your desktop/laptop.

2) Click on the System category as shown below

3) In the left pane of the System window, click About

4) Scroll down to System Type on the right side to view both the architecture type of your operating system and processor. This shows whether the system is 32-bit or 64-bit. Bit under device specifications:

You might also want to check how old my computer is .

Checking your version in Windows 8

1) Press Windows logo + I to bring up the settings window on your desktop

2) Click Control Panel to open it.

3. Now click on System and Security

4) Select system as shown below:

5) In the system window, check if there is system type. You will see the 32/64-bit version of both the processor and the operating system.

Check your PC version on Windows 7 or Vista

If you have Windows 7 or Vista, you can easily check it out. All you have to do is follow the steps below:
1) Click the Start button .
2) Right-click My Computer from the drop-down menu .
3) Select Properties
4) The system window will now open. In the System section you will find the system typewritten. A bit version of the operating system, system type (32/64 bit), processor and other information is displayed.

Find the version for Windows XP

Most Windows XP versions run on a 32-bit version. You can check this using the following steps:

1) Right click on My Computer and select Properties .

2) Open the General tab

3) Under Systems you will find:

• If 'x64 Edition' is not written, 32-bit is installed on your system.
• If 'x64 Edition' is written, 64-bit Windows XP is installed (but this is rare).