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Which Version of Windows Am I Running?

Last modified 4/14/2026

To determine whether you are running 32-bit or 64-bit, do the following:

  1. Click the File Explorer icon on your taskbar (See Figure 1).

    Figure 1:
    Screenshot of taskbar where a red box is around the File Explorer icon

  2. Right-click on This PC and then click Properties from the menu (See Figure 2).


    Figure 2:
    Screenshot showing a Red box around This PC in the lower-left hand navigation of file explorer

  3. Under the Device SpecificationsSystem type: indicates either a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system (See Figure 3).

    Figure 3:
    Screenshot showing Device Specification window, where System type has a redbox around it

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