32 bit or 64 bit - that's how you find out
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When installing the software, you usually have to choose between 32-bit or 64-bit versions. This article explains how to find out which of these two CPU architectures your Windows system is designed for.
32 bit or 64 bit - that's how you find out
- Open the "Control Panel" using the Windows button (formerly "Start").
- Now select "System and Security" in the category view and open the "System" tab. If you have set "Large" or "Small symbols" as the view option, you can click directly on the "System" entry in the list.
- Here you will find all information about your operating system listed in the first paragraph, including the Windows version 32 bit or 64 bit.
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The quick guide is based on Windows 7 and is equivalent to Windows 8. By the way, you can also install Windows 8 as a virtual system. Read more about this here.