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| − | ===Windows:=== | + | ===Windows 10:=== |
| − | #Click the '''Start button''' | + | #Click the '''Start button''' in the bottom left |
| − | # | + | #Click on '''Settings''' |
| − | #Click ''' | + | #Click on '''System''' |
| − | # | + | #Click on '''About''' and it will show you if you are 32-bit or 64-bit right next to 'System Type' |
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| − | [[Category:Windows | + | ==Why does it matter?== |
| + | #Software is made specifically for each system type. You cannot run 64-bit software on a 32-bit OS, and it is not recommended to run 32-bit software on a 64-bit OS. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:45, 28 April 2020
How do I tell if my computer is 32-bit or 64-bit?
Windows 10:
- Click the Start button in the bottom left
- Click on Settings
- Click on System
- Click on About and it will show you if you are 32-bit or 64-bit right next to 'System Type'
Why does it matter?
- Software is made specifically for each system type. You cannot run 64-bit software on a 32-bit OS, and it is not recommended to run 32-bit software on a 64-bit OS.