32 bit or 64 bit

[clarence]

how do i find out if i got 32 or 64 bit windows xp and
also is updating my norton anti virus take care of not
getting this new worm that's out now, do i need to do
anything after i updated. thanks clarence

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

You need to update your antivirus definitions, and obtain the patch that
prevents infection in the first place from Microsoft.

And you have 32 bit Windows.

See www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_qr.htm#rpc for a removal tool and a link to
the Microsoft Patch.

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"clarence" > wrote in message
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> how do i find out if i got 32 or 64 bit windows xp and
> also is updating my norton anti virus take care of not
> getting this new worm that's out now, do i need to do
> anything after i updated. thanks clarence

[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