Windows 64-bit: Find 32-bit programs - how it works

To fully utilize Windows 64Bit, you need the right 64Bit programs. We'll show you how to find and replace the much slower 32-bit software.

Find 32-bit programs in Explorer

64-bit programs are usually stored in a separate folder. So you can already tell the different programs by their location:

• Navigate to the path "C: \ Program Files (x86)". Here you will find all programs that are tailored to the 32-bit kernel.
• The 64-bit programs, on the other hand, are stored in the "C: \ Programs" folder.

Distinguish 32-bit and 64-bit software in the Task Manager

You can find installed programs in more detail using the Task Manager:

1. To do this, press the key combination [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [Esc].
2. Then switch to the "Processes" tab in the Task Manager.
3. There you will find all programs that are currently running. Processes with the addition "* 32" are 32-bit programs.
4. This allows you to quickly check which programs are still tailored to the weaker kernel. For many, there is already a faster 64-bit version. You can find these in our download area.

In our list of the most important 64-bit programs you will find over 50 tools that should not be missing on your computer.