▷How do I know if Windows 10 is 32 or 64 bit? 🥇

How do I know if Windows 10 is 32 or 64 bit?
Is your version of Windows 10 32 or 64 bit? A question that inevitably arises when it comes time to learn how to configure and secure Windows 10.

It is important to know if your computer has a 10 or 32 bit version of Windows 64. This information allows you to know with which applications and which software your PC is compatible with. Many software are available in both 32 and 64 bit versions, but care should be taken to download and install the correct version that matches your system each time.

Know if Windows 10 is 32 or 64 bit

But then, how to obtain this data? Follow the guide, we detail the steps below:

Right-click the "Start" menu button (Windows logo) at the bottom left of the taskbar and select "System".

Choose "System information" on the right side of the screen.

In the section "System", look at the line "System type". If it is indicated "64-bit operating system, x64 processor", your version of Windows 10 is 64-bit. If it says "32-bit operating system, x32 processor", your version of Windows 10 is 32-bit.

You now know if your Windows 10 is 32 or 64 bits. If you are in the first case, you can perhaps consider going to 64 bits, which offers much more interesting performances with among other things the management of more than 4 GB of amount of RAM (random access memory) without the need for resort to obscure methods. 32-bit Windows may suffice, however, if you have an entry-level computer that is very light in terms of components. But if your processor is 64-bit compatible, it's better to upgrade to Windows 10 64-bit as well to enjoy its full potential.

A 64-bit operating system uses a completely different architecture than a 32-bit OS. It is therefore not possible to switch directly from a Windows 10 32 bit to a Windows 10 64 bit. To get the latter, you have to run a clean install from scratch.

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