Few people have previously heard that two on the sight of the same OS winds can actually be different and have different triumbees. This article will tell what bit is and how to learn the 32- or 64-bit system on Windows.
The discharge of the Windows operating system is a very important indicator that defines which applications and programs will be able to run the OS, and which is not. There are two types of bit:
- 32 (86) -bit, or x32 (x86)
- 64-bit, or x64
OS 32 bits use maximum 3 gigabytes of RAM and cannot open programs designed for 64-bit, but the latter can install any programs without limiting the use of RAM. Therefore, it makes no sense to buy a computer, with built-in memory in 4 gigabytes, when a low-disordered OS is worth it - the computer will use only 3 GB when working only.
Ways to know the bit
The number of Windows Bits can be defined by many ways, and for different version of OS has its own special features for this. The main ones are universal and are suitable for all OS editions from Microsoft. But some work on newer versions, while others - only on old, therefore, if one of the ways does not work, but you can try another.
Through the "My Computer" window
The most common and well-known option, as it works on the Windows 7 system, and newly new. In order to find out which system 32 or 64 on Windows you need:
Through the combination of Win + I keys
Not well known, but a simple way to determine the category of processor 32 or 64 bits for Windows 8 and 10 operating systems.
Through the command line
This method is suitable for those who understand the work of the computer better than the average statistical user, as it implies a certain experience. It will help to learn not only the bit, but also the mass of other properties of the computer and information about it. It is not recommended to use if there is a chance to change something without the possibility of returning to the previous settings.
To determine Windows Bitness through the command line, you need:
other methods
Method is the easiest and most suitable method - pressing the key + PAUSE keys. This combination will open the System window, where you can find all the required information, including to see, 32-bit system or 64-bit.
These are the most convenient ways to learn the discharge of your Windows 7 operating system and higher, you can see more about them in the video:
Hello, dear readers! Today I will tell you how to quickly figure out the bit of your Windows system (32 or 64 bits). Why can this be needed? For example, you need to download a certain program, but the site offers two versions: for 32-bit Windows and for 64-bit. And you have a natural question: what version do I need to download? The answer you will find in my short note.
Let's decide on the notation of the discharge (triumbe) of the system. For 32-bit systems, you can meet different cuts: x86, 32 bits, 32-bit, 32bit. But the main name is most often x86.. For 64-bit systems, the designation is used x64. (X64-Bit, 64bit, 64 bits, 64-bit). And now we turn to the case and find out the bit;)
How to know the discharge of Windows Vista / 7/8/10?
All versions of Windows from Vista Up to 10, you can find out the triumbees in the properties of the system. Access to these properties may be slightly different in different systems, but in general it is enough to click on the right mouse button on the icon My computer on the desktop and choose Properties.
I'll show you on the example of Windows 10. There are two options to go to the properties of the system. First - Press the right button on the icon This computer on the desktop (if this badge is not there, then it) and choose Properties. Second - Press the right mouse button on the button Start In the lower left corner of the screen and choose System.
There is another versatile method - using a combination of Win + Pause / Break hotkeys. This combo immediately calls the window with the properties of the system in different versions of Windows. And in the section System -> System type You can find out the size of the Windows system.
How to know the discharge of Windows XP?
Click right mouse button on the icon My computer and click Properties.
In the properties on the General tab, in the System section we see the inscription Microsoft Windows XP Professional version 2002 Service Pack 3. This means that the 32-bit system, since for the 64-bit version of XP, the discharge is indicated explicitly next to the title. It looks like this: 64-bit Edition, X64 EDITION. If this inscription is not - your version of XP is 32-bit.
Also there is a quick way to call the window with the properties of the system using hot keys Win + Pause / Break. The WIN key is located in the lower left (sometimes in the right too) a row of the keyboard, the Windows logo is drawn on it.
Question from the user
Hello.
Tell me how you can find out how many bits 32 or 64 in my version of Windows 7. When I installed the OS - they said 64 bits, and now I can't install the antivirus (I downloaded the 64 bit version).
I tried to look at the properties of the computer, but there is no data at all: just zverdvd - Windows. Are there still working methods?
Good day.
Apparently you have some kind of Windows assembly from various "craftsmen" (in general, I am an ardent opponent of all these assemblies, it is always better to work 👌). I suspect that the problem with the display of properties is not the biggest with which you may encounter ...
This article will give several ways to help determine the discharge of your Windows (i.e. how many bits 32 or 64).
Note: Usually 32 bit systems are marked - as x86, and 64 bit systems - like x64..
Definition of the Bar of Windows OS (32 or 64 BIT)
👉 Method # 1: System Properties
The easiest way to determine is to see the properties of the system. To do this, visit Windows at:
Control Panel \\ System and Security \\ System
In line "System Type" - See the type of your OS (in this case, on the screen below 👇, the system 64 is bitted, marked as x64.) .
I understand that the user who asked the question in this way could not learn the battleship of the OS, so immediately turn back to several.
👉 Method number 2: via the command line
First you need to open. I cite a universal way for all OS:
- press Win + R;
- in the window that appears, enter CMD and press the ENTER button.
In the command prompt, enter the command systemInfo. and press ENTER.
After some instant, see a lot of information about your PC and Windows, including the type of system will also be indicated. (see screen below, 64 bits).
👉 Method number 3: Through specials. Utilities
Now there are quite a lot of diverse utilities for monitoring the state of the PC, OS, its cleaning, maintenance, etc. In them, you often can be found all the immediate on your Windows.
I have a blog, by the way, there is such an article, reference below (I recommend).
👍 To help!
Utilities for viewing the characteristics of PC -
One of the free and pretty popular utilities of the computer characteristics is. It is her and recommended to use - it has most of the Windows information, the temperature of the main components of the PC, information about the processor, video card, etc. (All that can be useful to the usual user).
In particular, to find out how many bit your OS is to run it enough when the program is loaded - the first line will answer you on this question.
Features x64, x32 systems, is it worth moving from a 32-bit system to 64?
Many mistakenly believe that if the box is written (or in the description) " 64 "means the system for definition is better (Nostalgia: Cartridges were remembered when they wrote" 999 games in one cartridge ", and in fact 5 ...).
Consider Below the main features (I will issue them in the form of items, and everyone will decide for himself, whether it should go to another Windows OS).
- The most important difference (for an ordinary user, if you do not climb into "deep") - this is what x64. The system sees more 3 GB of RAM (32-bit maximum 3 GB)! Those. It is logical: if you have 4 GB RAM or more, it makes sense to go to the X64 system - so that all PC capacities are involved and increase the speed of the system as a whole;
- If you work with rare software (for example, which was written by specifically under you, your company) - Before moving to a new OS, check whether these programs will work. The same applies to antivirus (Fortunately, all manufacturers produce their programs for different systems), virtual drives, archivers and another number of programs;
- It makes sense to go On the 64-bit system, if you work with graphic editors, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Ave. Diverse Filters, Loading pictures, etc. Tasks are faster and more efficient (In addition, the program can use the entire volume of RAM, in a 32-bit version of Windows, for some reason, there is some kind of "artificial" restriction);
- If you often compress something archivers (especially, large archives in several gigabytes) - x64 The system will allow the archwarter to compress / squeeze files faster;
- It also makes sense to go to x64 OS - if you use big office packages To edit a large number of documents (now I do not take ordinary text files into account);
- For accountants when working with 1C - also makes sense to go to x64 Windows, because 1c will more efficiently spend the memory, slow down.
Update 2020
In general, now almost all modern laptops and PCs go at least with 8 GB of RAM. Therefore, today for most users, the choice is obvious ...
Still, how fast the time runs. A few years ago, 3-4 GB of RAM was considered the most top, and now 16-32 GB does not surprise anyone ...
In other cases, chase at the number "64" (If you do not have 4 + GB of RAM) - There is no point in any way. There is no significant plus in performance (no matter how the opposite effect ☝).
By the way, the first x64 windows did not differ in great stability, the programs often flew out with errors, the OS went into "blue screens". Now, in general, you can forget about it and not speak ...
Many on our site are wondering the question, the windows (bit) of Windows install on a computer, 32 or 64 bits? In this article, we clarify the situation with the choice of 32 or 64 bit systems.
To begin with, let's look through what a bit rate (bit) of architecture is.
The terms 32-bit and 64-bit refer to the method of processing information to the computer processor (CPU). The 64-bit version of Windows processes large amounts of RAM (RAM) more efficiently than a 32-bit system. Wikipedia has 2 pages about 32 (x86) and 64 bit architecture:
- 32 (x86) - processor architecture with a set of commands by a set of commands, first implemented in Intel processors.
The name is formed from two digits, which ended the names of Intel processors early models - 8086, 80186, 80286 (I286), 80386 (i386), 80486 (i486). During its existence, the set of commands constantly expanded, keeping compatibility with previous generations.
In addition to Intel, the architecture was also implemented in processors of other manufacturers: AMD, VIA, TRANSMETA, IDT, etc. Currently, for a 32-bit version of the architecture, there is another name - IA-32 (Intel Architecture - 32).
- 64 - 64-bit extension, command set, for the X86 architecture, developed by AMD, allowing you to perform programs in a 64-bit mode.
This is an extension of the X86 architecture with almost complete backward compatibility. Microsoft and Oracle Corporations are used to designate this set of instructions The term "x64", but the directory with files for architecture in Microsoft Windows distributions is called "AMD64" (CP. "I386" for the X86 architecture).
The X86-64 command set is currently supported:
- AMD processors Z-series (for example, AMD Z-03), C-series (for example, AMD C-60), G-series (for example, AMD T56N), E-series (for example, AMD E-450), E1 , E2, A4, A6, A8, A10, FX, Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64 x2, Athlon II, Phenom, Phenom II, TURION 64, TURION 64 X2, TURION II, OPTERON, FX, latest SEMPRON models;
- Intel (with minor simplifications) entitled "Intel 64" (previously known as "EM64T" and "IA-32E") in late models of Pentium 4 processors, as well as in Pentium D, Pentium Extreme Edition, Celeron D, Celeron G-series , Celeron B-series, Pentium Dual-Core, Pentium T-series, Pentium P-series, Pentium G-series, Pentium B-series, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Extreme, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, atom (not all) and Xeon;
- Via - Processors Nano, Eden, Quadcore.
Yes, all this is hard for understanding. I will explain in my words 64 Bit architecture of the OS, this is an improved 32 (86) bit architecture. It has newer sets for computing commands, and can also work with large amounts of RAM. If you take a family of Windows, then a 32-bit OS actually can process only 3.2 gigabytes of RAM, and 64 theoretically up to 4 terabytes. What does this tell us?
What to choose 32 or 64?
It is advisable to set the OS based on the number of RAM. For example, if you have 3GB RAM or less, you better put a 32-bit system, and if you have more than 3GB, it is better than 64 bit. But do not forget what kind of processor you have. In our service, we have long noticed that if the processor has a low frequency (from 1 to 2.4GHz), then on the 64 bit OS, the computer works slowly, even if it installed 4 and more GB of RAM on it. According to our service to such computers, it is better to set 32 \u200b\u200bbit systems and no more than 4GB of RAM. In addition, large laptop manufacturers with low frequency processors also put 32 bit systems from the factory, even if there are 4GB of memory. To install the 64-bit version of Windows requires a processor that supports the start of the 64-bit Windows. The advantages of using the 64-bit operating system are especially obvious when working with large amounts of RAM (RAM), for example 4 GB and more. In such cases, the 64-bit operating system processes large amounts of memory more efficiently than a 32-bit system. The 64-bit operating system works faster while starting multiple programs and frequent switching between them. In any case, what to put, choose to you, and we will answer questions you are interested in below.
How to determine, installed on a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows installed?
To in Windows or determine which version of Windows is used on a computer (32-bit or 64-bit), follow these steps.
Open the "System" component. To do this, click the Start button, right-click the computer and select Properties. In Windows 8, open the control panel and go to the System section.
In the System section, you can view the type of system.
If the computer is running Windows XP, follow these steps:
If there is no inscription "X64 Edition" in the window that appears, the computer runs running 32-bit versions of Windows XP.
If in the System section indicated "x64 edition", the computer runs running the 64-bit version of Windows XP.
Click the Start button.
How to determine the ability to run on a computer 64-bit version of Windows?
For a computer to work running a 64-bit version of Windows, it must have a 64-bit processor. To find out whether the processor 64-bit computing is supported in Windows, follow these steps.
- In the search dial Msinfo., or
In Windows, select the Display and Print Details of the Computer and System.
Open the "Counters and Productivity Means" section. To do this, click the Start button and select the Control Panel component (in 8 immediately go to the control panel). In the search field, enter counters and productivity meters, and then in the Results list, select Meters and Performance Means.
Perform one of the following actions.
In the System section, you can see which type of operating system is used (in the System Type section) and is it possible to apply the 64-bit version of Windows (in section 64-bit support). (If the computer is already running under the control of the 64-bit version of Windows, the 64-bit support section is not displayed).
To determine whether a computer running Windows XP is supported by running a 64-bit version of Windows, follow these steps.
If the System section contains the inscription "X64 EDITION", the processor supports the launch of the 64-bit version of Windows.
If the inscription "X64 Edition" is missing, the processor can also be compatible with 64-bit versions of Windows. To accurately determine this feature, download and run a free transition adviser to Windows 7 from a web page advisor to transition to Windows 7.
Click the Start button.
Right-click My Computer and select Properties.
Is it possible to update the 32-bit version of Windows to the 64-bit version of Windows or go from the 64-bit version of Windows to a 32-bit version of Windows?
If you want to go from a 32-bit version of Windows to a 64-bit version of Windows or vice versa, you should create a backup of files and select the complete installation of Windows. Then you need to restore files and reinstall the programs.
Notes
To set the 64-bit version of Windows on a computer running a 32-bit version of Windows, you will need to download the computer using the installation disk or 64-bit version of Windows.
If the computer loaded using the installation disk or 64-bit version of Windows, does not support the work with a similar version of Windows, a Windows Download Manager error message will be displayed. Instead, you will need to use the installation disk or 32-bit version of Windows.
Windows transfer tool does not move files from the 64-bit version of Windows into the 32-bit version of Windows. When using the 64-bit version of Windows XP, you will need to manually transfer files to external media.
Is it possible to run 32-bit programs and drivers on a 64-bit computer?
Most programs created for 32-bit versions of Windows will work in 64-bit versions of Windows. Exceptions are some antiviruses.
Device drivers intended for 32-bit versions of Windows do not work on computers running 64-bit versions of Windows. If you try to install a printer or other device with a 32-bit driver, it will not work correctly in the 64-bit version of Windows.
Is it possible to run 64-bit programs and drivers on a 32-bit computer?
If the program is specifically designed to work in a 64-bit version of Windows, it will not run in the 32-bit version of Windows. (However, most of the programs intended for 32-bit versions of Windows operate in 64-bit versions of Windows.)
Device drivers designed for 64-bit versions of Windows do not work on computers running 32-bit versions of Windows.
Do 64-bit drivers need for devices when working in a 64-bit version of Windows?
Yes. To work in the 64-bit version of Windows, all devices need 64-bit drivers. Drivers designed for 32-bit versions of Windows do not work on computers running the 64-bit version of Windows.
What disadvantages have 64 bit windows?
- Tupits with a small amount of RAM.
- It is hard to find drivers for old devices, such as printers, scanners, TV tuners, etc.
- Some old programs and games do not work on 64 bit architecture.
- Some old windows, such as Windows 7 Starter, cannot work on a 64-bit system.
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Some users (especially for a variety of lovers of modern computer games) may face the need to determine the discharge of their operating system. This may be associated with the requirements of a number of programs that only a specific OS fit, with the need to install drivers that are only suitable for a certain system and so on. In this article I will explain how to find out how many bits 32 or 64 Windows 7, 8, 10, XP, which methods for this exist and how to use them.
A little bit about the bit 32 and 64
Before answering the question, how to determine how many bits 32 or 64 Windows, you need to describe what bit is and what is its specificity. In this case, the bit content is called the ability of a device to simultaneously process some number of discharges. (bits, information). That is, the more the size of your processor, the more information per unit of time it is capable of processing, and from this the speed of your system definitely wins.
There are two main versions of the operating system of Windows WINTOVS:
- 32-bit (it is also called x86 - from the architecture of the I8086 microprocessor, which in its time was applied to 32-bit programs);
- 64-bit (x64) is a more modern and actively promotable version of the system.
The difference between them is not only in the discharge of the central processor, but also in the maximum supported RAM. A 32-bit (discharge) OS can maintain a maximum of about 3.5 gigabytes of memory, and even if you set a larger amount of memory, then only the specified 3.5 gigabytes will be supported.
The 64-bit system can support much more (about 200 gigabytes), which significantly increases the capabilities of the computer. In this case, the visual difference between 32 or 64-bit versions of Windows is often minimal if you see it at all.
At the same time, it is extremely significant for installing the 64 system that the central processor is 64-bit and supported the relevant instructions. Otherwise, when installing a 64-bit OS on a 32-bit machine, you will not noticize, moreover, the 64-bit version will absorb more PC resources due to their, more extensive, needs (which can negatively affect your OS speeds). And this is no longer speaking about the problem with the drivers, because far from all devices there are drivers under the 64-bit OS. In general, you think about what.
Methods for identifying the discharge of the operating system
So, how to identify 32-bit OS or 64-bit Windows 7, 8, 10, XP? I propose to perform the following ways:
How to find out how many bits 32 or 64 windows 7, 8, 10, xp are auxiliary programs
In response to a question, "how to determine how many bits 32 or 64 windows 7, 8, 10, xp" auxiliary programs created to view the characteristics of your computer can also help. I recommend paying attention to such software products as Everest, Speccy, Sisoftware Sandra, System Spec And a number of others, after installing them to your computer, you will receive detailed information about the filling of your PC, including the data on the bit of your version of the OS.
Conclusion
In this material, I reviewed options for how to find out how many bits 32 or 64 are your Windows 7, 8, 10 or XP. The most universal advice that works for almost all of the listed OS will use the Win + Pause key combination, which will allow you to open access to system information, where your OS is also indicated. If this option is not suitable for some reason, you can use the alternatives described above, as well as to use a number of service programs intended for the purposes considered by me.
