Q: I am running Windows XP and want to upgrade to Windows 7. How can I tell if my computer has a 32-bit or 64-bit processor?

When Windows is installed on your computer it can be installed as a 32-bit version or a 64-bit version. For most people, whether they use a 32-bit or a 64-bit version of Windows does not make a ...

This post tells you how to find out whether your computer is running a 32-bit version or 64-bit version of the Windows operating system or hardware.

Windows 10 can run on both 32-bit and 64-bit processor architectures. If you have a computer with a 32-bit setup, you can upgrade to the 64-bit version without acquiring a new license.

64-bit computing is replacing 32-bit, mainly because 64-bit enables faster hardware and software. Here's the rundown on the ongoing 32-bit vs. 64-bit debate.

Windows tells you whether you have a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system. In addition to noting the type of OS you’re using, it also displays whether you’re using a 64-bit processor, which is ...

More and more frequently, users are installing the 64-bit version of their operating system of choice over the less capable 32-bit version.

If you plan to use macOS beyond Mojave, you need to upgrade any 32-bit apps on your Mac to 64-bit. Hereu2019s how to check for 32-bit apps on your Mac.

However, despite all this interest most of us are still scratching our heads wondering what a 64-bit processor is and why we might want it in our phones.