How do I check whether my hardware is 64-bit capable in Windows?
Install and run Securable, it will tell you. If you get the 64 max bit length, then yes your processor supports it.
http://www.grc.com/securable.htm
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For Windows 7 and above
From https://support.microsoft.com/en-ph/help/15056/windows-7-32-64-bit-faq:
- Open Performance Information and Tools: Clicking the
Start button
and then clickControl Panel
. In the search box(Ctrl + E)
, typePerformance Information and Tools
, and then, in the list of results, click Performance Information and Tools - Click
View and print details
- In the
System
section, you can see whether or not you can run a 64-bit version of Windows under64-bit capable
Example:
You can see whether you have a 64-bit or 32-bit CPU in Windows by opening the System Information window.
- If your System Type includes x86, you have a 32-bit CPU.
- If your System Type includes x64, you have a 64-bit CPU.
(Note that having a 64-bit capable CPU is NOT the same as having a 64-bit version of Windows.)
Windows 10/8
Right click the Start button, then choose Run.
Type
msinfo32
and press Enter.
Windows 7/Vista/XP
Click the Start button, then choose Run.
Type
msinfo32
and press Enter
Sources
- Computer Hope - How to determine if you have a 64-bit or 32-bit CPU
- Microsoft Support - Using System Information (Windows XP)
- How-To Geek - How to Open the System Information Panel on Windows 10 or 8