How to know if my PC is from 32 O 64 bits (Windows)

Operating systems and programs, which you can find in our section on downloads, they usually have versions of 32 (x86) Y 64 (x64, x86_64) bits. But, What does this mean and how do they differ? And how do I know if my PC is 32 O 64 bits?

When you talk about 32/64 bits, refers to the architecture or design of the processor. The important thing here is that La CPU de 32 bits supports a maximum of 4 GB of RAM (From³² bytes), while La CPU de 64 bits supports up to 16 exabytes of RAM (From⁶⁴ bytes). What's more, the latter performs a greater number of calculations per second.

What's more, you should know that if you have a PC of 32 bits, you can only install operating systems and applications for this architecture. However, if you have a PC of 64 bits, You can install not only systems and programs 64 bits (what would be ideal), but also of 32 bits (with some exceptions, like antivirus and drivers).

So next time you go install Windows or some application, make sure you know the architecture of your computer.

How to know if Windows is from 32 bits o of 64 bits

An easy way to find out is with the Portable Checker Tool from 64 bits. Otherwise, follow these steps:

In Windows 10:

1. Press the Windows key
2. Start writing: About your PC
3. Click on About your PC and wait for a window to open
4. Scroll down and check the information Type of system
5. Here it will show you if Windows 10 and its processor are 32 O 64 bits.

In Windows 8:

1. Open file explorer (Windows + E)
2. Go left and right click This team
3. Select option Properties (Edit) located at the end
4. In the new window, I searched Type of system
5. Here it will show you the architecture of your processor and Windows 8

In Windows 7 and View:

1. Click on the Start menu
2. Right click on Team
3. Select option Properties (Edit)
4. Search the information Type of system in the new window
5. See also Windows 7 / Vista and its CPU are 32 O 64 bits.

In Windows XP:

1. Click on the Start menu
2. make Clic right on My team
3. Select option Properties (Edit)
4. The eyelash general will display system information
5. If Microsoft Windows XP contains the text X64 Edition, your PC is running the version of 64 windows xp bits. Otherwise, is running a version of 32 bits.

If you have a Windows of 64 bits, will create two folders on your disk (generally in C): Program files Y Program files (x86). The first to install programs 64 bits (x64) and the second for programs 32 bits (x86).

However, If you have a Windows version of 32 bits, this does not necessarily mean that processor be also of this architecture. Well, there is a possibility that has a Windows of 32 bits installed on a PC 64 bits, so you won't get the most out of your resources.

In that sense, it is important to know your CPU architecture to make sure you have the correct Windows.

How to know the architecture of your processor (CPU)

If you have a modern computer or laptop, at least from the last decade, you almost certainly have a processor 64 bits (x64). However, if you have an older computer, it may be from 32 bits (x86).

This is how you can find out:

1. Run CMD (symbol of the system)
2. Write the following command: msinfo32.exe and hit Enter to run it
3. On the left, click Software Environment
4. Then click Environment Variables
5. On the right side, look for the option PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE
6. If it says AMD64, you have a CPU of 64 bits. If it says AMD86 or AMDx86, has a processor 32 bits.

Note that even if it says AMD, does not mean it has an AMD company processor. It is just the name that is used to name the architecture of the processor.

Now that you know the architecture of your CPU, you know what software to install so as not to have compatibility problems and to make better use of your computer's resources.

Remember that the operating systems and applications of 32 bits are compatible with computers of 32 bits and also with those of 64 bits (with some exceptions), but not the other way around. Namely, cannot install software from 64 bits on a PC 32 bits.

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