See if your Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, or XP install is 32-bit or 64-bit Not sure if your installed version of Windows is ...

If you have bought a PC in recent years, in all probabilities you have a 64-bit version of Windows 11/10. Unlike 32-bit (x86) Windows installation that permitted the installation of only 32-bit ...

Windows 10 going forward will only offer a 64-bit version. It means you need to have 64-bit hardware to install a 64-bit OS. However, there are many computers still running on Windows 10 32-bit OS, ...

When it comes to operating systems, the distinction between 32-bit and 64-bit versions plays a significant role in how your PC performs and handles tasks. The terms "32-bit" and "64-bit" refer to the ...

Finding out whether you're using the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Internet Explorer in Windows 8 is as simple as finding out which version of Windows you're using. A 32-bit Windows installation will ...

Ken wrote in saying he loves PCWorld, natch, and that he wants to know the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. I have to admit this isn’t something I’ve thought about in a long ...

You’ve probably seen 32-bit and 64-bit options available whenever you download an app or install a game. Your PC might even have a sticker that says it has a 64-bit ...

Just as with Windows Vista, one of the big questions you face when going to pick up a new computer is whether to install the 32- or 64-bit version of Windows 7. You might want to get the 64-bit ve ...

If you installed a 64-bit version of the Microsoft Windows operating system on computers in your office, you can check if your important programs are designed for 64-bit operating systems. Microsoft ...

One of the more common questions I hear about Vista is which bit version of Windows Vista should one get. Do we go with x86 32 bit edition or x64 64 bit edition? I'm going to try to clear that ...

Ask Ars was one of the first features of the newly born Ars Technica back in 1998. And now, as then, it's all about your questions and our community's answers. Each week, we'll dig into our bag of ...