Windows XP professional

[Kamlesh]

I have one PC in my office loaded with professional Xp with SP3. But i want
to check that whether that windows is Original or Pirated.

2. How to check on PC whether windows OS is 32 bit.

3. In last how to check processor is of 32 bit or 64 bit on installed PC

 

[Mick Murphy]

Microsoft is regularly checking for pirated software, in occasional security
update downloads..
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=ph;en-au;9860#tab2

Above link is info about Windows Genuine Advantage
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1. Click start>Right-click My Computer>Properties> General
It will tell you XP professional SP3, etc

If it does not say 64bit, it is 32bit version.
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2. http://www.gtopala.com/siw-download.html

Download and install the above SIW standalone version of the program.
When installed, in left-hand side, go down to "CPU info", click on that.
In right-hand pane, all is revealed re 32bit or 64bit.

 

[Martin Potestas]

I have one PC in my office loaded with professional Xp with SP3. But i want
to check that whether that windows is Original or Pirated.

2. How to check on PC whether windows OS is 32 bit.

3. In last how to check processor is of 32 bit or 64 bit on installed PC

1.
Do you have an Certificate of Authenticity?
If you do - It's most probably legal.
But go to
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/default.aspx?displaylang=en
and read more about it.

2.
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 appears as follows:
* For a 64-bit version operating system: Microsoft Windows XP
Professional x64 Edition Version < Year> appears under System.
* For a 32-bit version operating system: Microsoft 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 the Windows operating system.
* 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.

3.
Check the manual for the CPU on the manufactures website.

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Kind regards

Martin Potestas
Microsoft MCP | Astaro ACA, ACE
CompTIA A+, Server+, Linux+