Which Edition of Windows Do I Have?


To find out if your computer is running a 32-bit or 64-bit edition of Windows, select your OS below and follow the instructions
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Note: Windows 11 is only available in 64‑bit.

  1. Click or tap the Start button and select Settings.

    Windows 11 Start and Settings
     
  2. Click or tap System then click or tap About.

    Windows 11 System

     
  3. You will see your Windows 11 edition displayed within the System type section.

    Windows 11 System type
  1. Click or tap the Start button and select Settings.

    Windows 10 Start and Settings
     
  2. Click or tap System.

    Windows 10 System

     
  3. Click or tap About and you will see your Windows 10 edition displayed within the System type section.

    Windows 10 System type
  1. While holding the Windows key on your keyboard, press the W key.

    Windows key + W key
     
  2. Type "edition" in the search box and press the Enter key.

    Windows 8 Settings

     
  3. Your bit edition will be displayed in the System type section of the System window.

    Windows 8 Properties

Bit edition does not apply to the Windows RT operating system.

Drivers will automatically install when you plug your product into the tablet's USB port or you connect the tablet to the network where your product is connected.

  1. Click the Start button  Start Button.
     
  2. Right-click Computer, then click Properties.

    Note: Your Computer icon may also appear on your desktop.
     
  3. Your bit edition will be displayed in the System section of the System window.
  1. Click the Start button  Start Button.
     
  2. Right-click My Computer, then click Properties. 

    Note: Your My Computer icon may also appear on your desktop.

    • If you don't see "x64 Edition" listed, then you're running the 32-bit version of Windows XP.

    • If "x64 Edition" is listed under System, you're running the 64-bit version of Windows XP.