How to Tell If Your Computer is 64-Bit

Here are some helpful tips to determine if your computer has 32- or 64-bit architecture.

• If your computer is more than two years old, uses an XP (or older) operating system or is currently running FBS software version 8.0 (or older), then it's likely 32-bit.

• If you've never installed FBS software and the computer came with a Vista or Windows 7 operating system, then here's a quick way to verify whether its architecture is 32- or 64-bit.



• Press the Windows Start button, then right-click on the Computer menu item and select Properties.

Here are typical system properties for a 32-bit computer.

Here's what system properties look like for a 64-bit computer.