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Is my Windows XP Professionl a 64 bit or a 32 bit operating system?

Anonymous
2011-12-23T16:26:12+00:00

How can I determine whether my Window XP Professional Edition is a 64 bit or a 32 bit operating system.  The year is 2002 and it is running on an IBM ThinkPad T60.

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-12-23T16:58:54+00:00

    Windows XP If you have Windows XP, there are two methods to determine whether you are running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version. If one does not work, try the other.

    1. Click Start, and then click Run.
    2. Type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK.
    3. Click the Generaltab. The operating system is displayed as follows:
      • For a 64-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Version appears under System.
      • For a 32-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional Version appears under System.

    Note is a placeholder for a year.

    1. Click Start, and then click Run.
    2. Type winmsd.exe, and then click OK.
    3. When System Summary is selected in the navigation pane, locate Processor under Itemin the details pane. Note the value.
      • If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with x86, the computer is running a 32-bit version of Windows.
      • If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with ia64 or AMD64, the computer is running a 64-bit version of Windows.

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    2014-07-29T16:39:51+00:00

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    2014-07-29T16:34:45+00:00

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