How to Find Out if Your Operating System Is 32-Bit or 64-Bit

By Timothy Tibbetts

on 06/15/2023

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Many applications offer you the option of downloading and installing either 32-bit or 64-bit. It's important to know the differences and what's best for you.

A 32-bit application will run on a 64-bit operating system, whereas a 64-bit application will not run on a 32-bit operating system.

The most obvious difference is that 32-bit applications support up to 4GB of RAM, and a 64-bit operating system can support over 4GB. Eventually, we will see the end of 32-bit operating systems and applications as computers have become faster and come with more RAM.

If you have a 64-bit operating system, then you want to use the 64-bit version of any application, if available.

Is My Operating System 32-bit or 64-bit?

You can check if your operating system is 32-bit or 64-bit by going to Start > Settings > System > About. Scroll down and look for System type.

You can also open File Explorer, right-click on This PC, and click Properties.

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