How To Check if A Windows System OS is 32-Bit or 64-Bit
- September 25, 2009
- Posted by: Craig Chamberlin
- Category: Uncategorized
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Using the start and msinfo32.exe application we can determine whether your Windows computer or pc is running a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system. This is important for those of you who are thinking about running older 32-bit applications and don’t know if Windows is emulating 32-bit for you. It is also important in knowing the maximum amount of memory Windows will detect. This is by far not an exhaustive list of reasons why you would want to know whether your operating system is 32-bit or 64-bit – but finding out is extremely easy. Just watch the video to find out how!