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mc
December 5th 03, 12:18 PM
32 or64 where do I go to get the answer? I need to get
this set up before I have to go to work?

Joe727
December 5th 03, 12:18 PM
If you have to ask you have 32 bit.

Joe


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> 32 or64 where do I go to get the answer? I need to get
> this set up before I have to go to work?

Nicholas
December 5th 03, 12:18 PM
MC --

You have the 32-bit version of Windows XP. The 64-bit version is
only commercially available for very expensive, high-end Itanium =
processors.

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Chris Lanier
December 5th 03, 12:18 PM
You have 32bit most likely

If you have XP Home it is for sure 32bit.

If you have XP Pro..Right click on My Computer and select Properties. If
you see 64-bit in there anywhere u have 64 it it does not say 64 then u have
32.

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> 32 or64 where do I go to get the answer? I need to get
> this set up before I have to go to work?

Mike Truitt [Microsoft]
December 5th 03, 12:19 PM
Hello all,

I will be posting this on several threads; however to tell if you have a
64-bit vs. a 32-bit computer, just run the System Information tool. (type
winmsd at in the Run box) If you have a 32-bit system, the "System Type"
listed should be something like"X86-based PC". If you have a 64-bit
system, you will see an entry stating something like "Itanium (TM) - based
PC". In addition, when looking at the processor(s) on the computer, a
32-bit system should start with x86 and a 64-bit will start with ia64.
(didn't check an AMD or other processors to see if they show different)

I also noticed that on the Windows 2003 Server I tested, that the winver
tool showed in the artwork that the OS was built for 64-bit hardware.
(don't remember the exact wording)

Best regards,

Mike Truitt
Microsoft Corporation

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