How to check if Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit

A lot of software for Windows come in 32-bit or 64-bit variants.

You need to know if your Windows operating system is 32-bit or 64-bit in order to download the appropriate version.

Windows 11

1. Click on Windows Button > Settings > System Tab > Scroll down and click About.
2. The System type field will tell you if you have a 32-bit operating system or a 64-bit operating system.

Windows 10

1. Click the Start button, then choose Settings
2. Select System.
3. Choose About. Check the bit version on the System type field.

Windows 7

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Type system in the Search Programs and Files field, and then click System in the Programs.
   Note:Do not press ENTER after typing system. Wait until the search has generated its list.
3. The operating system appears as follows:
   • For a 64-bit version operating system: “64-bit Operating System” appears as the System type under System.
   • For a 32-bit version operating system: “32-bit Operating System” appears as the System type under System.