32 bit or 64 bit?

[Draggonfodder]

Where do I go to find out if I have 32 or 64 bit XPpro, I have a dual core
AMD 64 processor but can't remember if I have 32 or 64 bit software. I
looked in control panel/system. I am running a very early version of XP pro
Version 5.1.2600. I am having audio problems and screwed up my driver. Now
after uninstalling, my driver install fails. Something about the wrong
hardware. Since I haven't changed hardware, I am assuming that it doesn't
like the 64 bit driver that I downloaded from Asus. Having a computer with
no sound is very (quiet). I had a power supply issue with my speakers which
I have resolved.

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Where do I go to find out if I have 32 or 64 bit XPpro, I have a
dual core AMD 64 processor but can't remember if I have 32 or 64 bit
software. I looked in control panel/system. I am running a very
early version of XP pro Version 5.1.2600. I am having audio problems
and screwed up my driver. Now after uninstalling, my driver install
fails. Something about the wrong hardware. Since I haven't changed
hardware, I am assuming that it doesn't like the 64 bit driver that I
downloaded from Asus. Having a computer with no sound is very
(quiet). I had a power supply issue with my speakers which I have
resolved.

If your wallet wasn't significantly lighter, it's 32-bit (even though your
hardware isn't). Running Winver or MSINFO32 will tell you, too. Get the XP
x86 driver from the manufacturer's website.

 

[John John (MVP)]

Click Start | Run and enter winver in the run box and click on ok. If
you see 64-Bit Edition then you have the 64-Bit version.

John

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Where do I go to find out if I have 32 or 64 bit XPpro, I have a dual core
AMD 64 processor but can't remember if I have 32 or 64 bit software.

Almost certainly you have the 32-bit edition. Almost anybody who has
to ask the question is running the 32-bit version.

But if you want to check to be sure, enter WINVER at the Start | Run
line.

I
looked in control panel/system. I am running a very early version of XP pro
Version 5.1.2600. I am having audio problems and screwed up my driver. Now
after uninstalling, my driver install fails. Something about the wrong
hardware. Since I haven't changed hardware, I am assuming that it doesn't
like the 64 bit driver that I downloaded from Asus.

That's almost certainly correct. Get the 32-bit driver.

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

Why would his wallet be lighter? XP Pro x64 system builder is about the
same price as XP Pro x86 system builder (there is no retail x64).

"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"

 

[Draggonfodder]

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John Nagle

Click Start | Run and enter winver in the run box and click on ok. If
you see 64-Bit Edition then you have the 64-Bit version.

OK, I don't see anything that says 64 bit in it so my assumption is that I
have 32 bit. So, now I will download the 32 bit driver and see if that is
my problem. I just retired last month and didn't realize that I would be
brain dead so soon.

John

 

[Draggonfodder]

--
John Nagle
"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"

If your wallet wasn't significantly lighter, it's 32-bit (even though your
hardware isn't). Running Winver or MSINFO32 will tell you, too. Get the XP
x86 driver from the manufacturer's website.

Thanks, I now have sound. 32 bit is what it was.

John

 

[Draggonfodder]

A quick thanks, I now have sound. It was 32 bits and I am back in business.

John

 

[Kelly]

See line 258 (right hand side):
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

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[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Why would his wallet be lighter? XP Pro x64 system builder is about
the same price as XP Pro x86 system builder (there is no retail x64).

Perhaps I'm mistaken, but in the olden days I'd always heard that it was way
pricey (and he does mention an old version).

"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"

If your wallet wasn't significantly lighter, it's 32-bit (even
though your hardware isn't). Running Winver or MSINFO32 will tell
you, too. Get the XP x86 driver from the manufacturer's website.

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

It never cost any more or any less than XP Pro x86. It released in 2005 as
OEM (system builder) only and that is all that it has been since.

"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"

Why would his wallet be lighter? XP Pro x64 system builder is about
the same price as XP Pro x86 system builder (there is no retail x64).

Perhaps I'm mistaken, but in the olden days I'd always heard that it was
way pricey (and he does mention an old version).

"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"

Where do I go to find out if I have 32 or 64 bit XPpro, I have a
dual core AMD 64 processor but can't remember if I have 32 or 64 bit
software. I looked in control panel/system. I am running a very
early version of XP pro Version 5.1.2600. I am having audio
problems and screwed up my driver. Now after uninstalling, my
driver install fails. Something about the wrong hardware. Since I
haven't changed hardware, I am assuming that it doesn't like the 64
bit driver that I downloaded from Asus. Having a computer with no
sound is very (quiet). I had a power supply issue with my speakers
which I have resolved.

If your wallet wasn't significantly lighter, it's 32-bit (even
though your hardware isn't). Running Winver or MSINFO32 will tell
you, too. Get the XP x86 driver from the manufacturer's website.