How To Find Out If Vista Is 64 Bit Or 86 Bit

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How To Find Out If Vista Is 64 Bit Or 86 Bit

#1 Dana Walker

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Posted 15 October 2007 - 09:32 AM

I'mhaving problems with my vista operating system, the suggested downloads from microsoft have a 64 bit and 86 bit version. How do I find out which one I have?
Thank you.

#2 arcman

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Posted 15 October 2007 - 10:39 AM

The versions are actually 32-bit (Windows Vista x86) and 64-bit (Windows Vista x64), just to clear up any confusion. :huh:

I believe if you right click on My Computer and select Properties it will show you which version you're running.
Also, in order for you to be running a 64-bit OS you must have a 64-bit capable processor, this means something along the lines of an AMD64, AMDX2, Pentium D, or Intel Duo processors. If you don't have one of those you're likely running a 32-bit version.