32/64 bit version of XP

[Pete]

I need to install the patch for the blaster worm, but I
am not sure how to determine if I have XP 32 bit or XP 64
bit. How do I determine this?
Thanks!

[Jonathan Maltz [MS-MVP]]

Click Start -> Run..
winver
Unless you see "64 bit" somewhere in that window, you have the 32 bit
version

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"Pete" > wrote in message
...
> I need to install the patch for the blaster worm, but I
> am not sure how to determine if I have XP 32 bit or XP 64
> bit. How do I determine this?
> Thanks!
>

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm, Line 258, Right column for a
small utility that will check for you.


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"Pete" > wrote in message
...
> I need to install the patch for the blaster worm, but I
> am not sure how to determine if I have XP 32 bit or XP 64
> bit. How do I determine this?
> Thanks!
>

[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

[Anthony]

32 bit systems has a directory named system32 in the Winnt directory.
Wouldn't logic dictate 64 bit systems would have a directory named
system64???

Anthony


"Pete" > wrote in message
...
> I need to install the patch for the blaster worm, but I
> am not sure how to determine if I have XP 32 bit or XP 64
> bit. How do I determine this?
> Thanks!
>

[Perdita X. Nitt]

Pete wrote:
> I need to install the patch for the blaster worm, but I
> am not sure how to determine if I have XP 32 bit or XP 64
> bit. How do I determine this?
> Thanks!

By searching the damned group!

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