How to determine operating systems number XP or XP 64-bit.
Hi,I need to download a driver but must know if I have Windows XP or XP 64. I run Internet 7 SP3 if that makes any difference. Under system properties-general-it reads Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 3. I believe this answers the question that it is notXP 64 but just want to make sure and would appreciate any assistance.1 person got this answerI do too
December 3rd, 2009 11:05pm
XP Home does not comeas ax64 version.How to determine whether a computer is running a 32-bit version or 64-bit version of the Windows operating system.http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827218
Windows XP
If you have Windows XP, there are two methods to determine whether you are running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version. If one does not work, try the other.
Method 1: View System Properties in Control Panel
Click Start, and then click Run.
Type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK.
Click the General tab. The operating system is displayed as follows:
For a 64-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Version < Year> appears under System.
For a 32-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional Version <Year> appears under System.
Note <Year> is a placeholder for a year.
Method 2: View System Information window
Click Start, and then click Run.
Type winmsd.exe, and then click OK.
When System Summary is selected in the navigation pane, locate Processor under Item in the details pane. Note the value.
If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with x86, the computer is running a 32-bit version of Windows.
If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with ia64 or AMD64, the computer is running a 64-bit version of Windows.
If you cannot determine the operating system bit count with these methods, go to the "Next Steps" section (of the KB article)
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December 3rd, 2009 11:21pm
It would say under your mycomputer properties if it was 64bit or not.Please rate me up if you find my post helpful.
Thank you!
December 3rd, 2009 11:25pm