32 bit vs 64 bit

[roco]

How do you determine if XP is 32 bit or 64 bit? Need to
download a patch, and not sure which version to get.

[Ken Blake]

In ,
roco > typed:

> How do you determine if XP is 32 bit or 64 bit? Need to
> download a patch, and not sure which version to get.


You have the 32-bit edition. Anybody who has to ask the question
is running the 32-bit version. The 64-bit version requires
special hardware. It and the hardware have come down in price,
but are still substantially more expensive than the standard
consumer PCs you see around. Very few home users are using it.

--
Ken Blake
Please reply to the newsgroup

[Will Denny]

Hi

Line 258 - right hand side.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Courtesy of MVP Kelly Theriot.

Will

"roco" > wrote in message =
...
> How do you determine if XP is 32 bit or 64 bit? Need to=20
> download a patch, and not sure which version to get.


---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.509 / Virus Database: 306 - Release Date: 12/08/2003

[Mike Truitt [Microsoft]]

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