How To Check Your Version of Windows and PCs CPU on Windows 7: 32-Bit or 64-Bit

32-bit or 64-bit: how to check the version of windows 7 and PCs CPU

what you need to know

I believe you have probably seen 32-bit and 64-bit options when dealing with a PC. For instance, whenever you want to download an app or install a game. Most new PCs have a 64-bit processor in them. In a simple way, 64-bit processor is more capable and can handle more data at once than 32-bit processor. A popular analogy is to think of a 64-bit operating system

as a 64-lane highway compared with a 32-lane highway in terms of moving traffic. But while a 64-bit operating system can handle more installed memory than a 32-bit system can, you need a computer with a processor that can support it. Click Here to know more about the differences between 32-bit and 64-bit.

How to determine if your PC is 32-bit based or 64-bit based and the version of Windows 7

Microsoft makes most editions of windows 7 available in 32-bit or 64-bit versions. Take the following steps to determine if your computer is running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows 7:

1.   Click the Start Button

2.   Click Control Panel.

3.   Click System and Security.

4.   Click System.

NOTE: Your system type is displayed under System.

OR

1.   Go to the Start Menu

2.   Click on Computer, and

3.   Click on the System Properties at the top of the window.

In the System area of the box that appears, look next to System Type to see if the computer is running a 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) operating system.

If you have the 32-bit version installed and want to see if your computer's processor can run the 64-bit version of Windows 7;

1.   Go to the Start menu and Click on Control Panel.

2.   In the Search box at the top of the window, type in Performance Information and Tools

3.   Click on the link to that area when it appears in the window.

4.   In the Performance Information and Tools box, click on the option for "View and print detailed performance and system information."

5.   In the System area, look next to 64-bit capable to see if it says Yes, which means the processor can handle the upgrade.

Or

1.   Click the Start Button.

2.   In the Search Box, Type Run and Click on the Link showing in the results.

3.   In the Run Command, Type “msinfo32”

4.   Click Ok.

It will give a more detailed information about your PC like the sample below:

If you choose to upgrade from the 32-bit version, you need to back up all your files, install the 64-bit edition of Windows 7 and then copy your files back to the PC.

One major thing to do before you upgrade: Make sure there are 64-bit drivers available for the hardware you use with the computer. Microsoft has other advice on upgrading to the 64-bit version of Windows 7.

Note: Windows 7 is no longer supported, it has come to an end. Using it exposes your computer to vulnerabilities and loop holes except you use a reliable third party application for security and other performances. If not, it is time to upgrade to Windows 8 or Windows 10. Windows 10 is the better option as it is the major target of Microsoft for new and future updates. Good news is that Windows 10 also comes in 32-bit and 64-bit version. Click Here to learn how to upgrade to Windows 10 for free.

 

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