I just joined, and I have a quick question:

While following the PC cleaning thread, I found out that I don't know how to tell whether my system is 64 bit or not. I run Win XP Home 2002 w/ service pack 3. I looked in the System tab, but I haven't been able to find anything. Any help is appreciated.

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welcome to mg's i found this on the microsoft web site hope this helps
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.
Method 1: View System Properties in Control Panel

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. Type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK.
3. Click the General tab. The operating system is displayed as follows:
* For a 64-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Version < Year> appears under System.
* For a 32-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional Version <Year> appears under System.
Note <Year> is a placeholder for a year.

Method 2: View System Information window

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 Item in 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.

 

sorry about the typo a the start meant to day g'day got to start wearing my glasses when i am on this thing one big oooooops

 

Yep, the second option told me everything. Thanks alot. I'm not sure how to give it the other way.

 

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