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32-bit or 64-bit??

18 years ago

I am about to download a trial version of NOD32 and it is asking me what bit (32-bit or 64-bit)Operating System I have. I know it is Windows xp but I can't seem to find any information about "the bits". I've looked everywhere I could think of, (to no avail) and now I'm stumped...where do I look to find the answer?

Thanks!

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marooma
18 years ago
This is according to MS at the link below:
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Method 1
1. Click Start, click Run, type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK.
2. Click the General tab. The operating system appears as follows:
Â For a 64-bit version operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Version appears under System.
Â For a 32-bit version operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Version appears under System.
Note is a placeholder for a year.
Method 2
1. Click Start, click Run, type winmsd.exe, and then click OK.
2. In the details pane, locate Processor under Item. Note the value.
Â If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with x86, the computer is running a 32-bit version of the Windows operating system.
Â If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with ia64 or AMD64, the computer is running a 64-bit version of the Windows operating system.

HTH.
Terry

Here is a link that might be useful: Determine a 32-bit version or a 64-bit version
mollys_mom
Original Author
18 years ago
Oh Terry, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for your quick and helpful response!
That's just what I needed!!
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marooma
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Glad to help.

Terry

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