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

Information for finding out whether the computer is 32-bit or 64-bit Windows

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Information for finding out whether the computer is 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

Document ID:HT117173
Original Publish Date:02/02/2016
Last Modified Date:10/01/2024