64 or 32 bits

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How do I know if my laptop with Windows XP has 64 or 32
bits? I need to know which I have so I download the
correct patch from Microsoft for a recent virus. I have
a Compaq Presario 906US with Windows XP home edition.
Thank you.

 

[Nicholas]

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Windows XP Home is only available in the 32-bit version.

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Nicholas

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| How do I know if my laptop with Windows XP has 64 or 32
| bits? I need to know which I have so I download the
| correct patch from Microsoft for a recent virus. I have
| a Compaq Presario 906US with Windows XP home edition.
| Thank you.

 

[kelly reed]

-----Original Message-----
How do I know if my laptop with Windows XP has 64 or 32
bits? I need to know which I have so I download the
correct patch from Microsoft for a recent virus. I have
a Compaq Presario 906US with Windows XP home edition.
Thank you.
.
from what I have read it you have Windows XP home you

have 32 bit. i read it in other postings because I had
the same question

 

[Mike Truitt [Microsoft]]

Hello all,

I will be posting this on several threads; however to tell if you have a
64-bit vs. a 32-bit computer, just run the System Information tool. (type
winmsd at in the Run box) If you have a 32-bit system, the "System Type"
listed should be something like"X86-based PC". If you have a 64-bit
system, you will see an entry stating something like "Itanium (TM) - based
PC". In addition, when looking at the processor(s) on the computer, a
32-bit system should start with x86 and a 64-bit will start with ia64.
(didn't check an AMD or other processors to see if they show different)

I also noticed that on the Windows 2003 Server I tested, that the winver
tool showed in the artwork that the OS was built for 64-bit hardware.
(don't remember the exact wording)

Best regards,

Mike Truitt
Microsoft Corporation