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2. Then click on "Run" or "Start Search."
3. Type:

{code}

{code}msinfo32.exe{code}

{code}

And then click "OK" or press the <ENTER> key.
!winvista-run.png!

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1. Click "Start."
2. In the "Start Search" box, type:

{code}

{code}system{code}

{code}

And then press the <ENTER> key.
!winvista-system.png!

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1. Click "Start."
2. In the "Start Search" box, type:

{code}

{code}system{code}

{code}

And then press the <ENTER> key.
!winvista-system.png!

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2. Then click on "Run" or "Start Search."
3. Type:

{code}

{code}msinfo32.exe{code}

{code}

And then press the <ENTER> key.
4. In the displayed "System Information" window, review the value for the System Type item:

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2. Click "Run."
3. Type:

{code}

{code}sysdm.cpl{code}

{code}

And then click "OK."
4. Click the "General" tab. The operating system appears as follows:

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2. Click "Run."
3. Type:

{code}

{code}winmsd.exe{code}

{code}

And then click "OK."
4. In the details pane, locate Processor under Item. Note the value.

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2. Click "Run."
3. Type:

{code}

{code}sysdm.cpl{code}

{code}

And then click "OK."
4. In the "System Properties" window, go to the "General" tab.

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2. Click "Run."
3. Type:

{code}

{code}winmsd.exe{code}

{code}

And then click "OK."
!win2003-winmsd.png!

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4. In the details pane, locate Processor under Item. Note the value.
* If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with "{color:blue}x86{color}," the computer is running a 32-bit version of the Windows operating system.
!win2003-32.png!
* If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with "{color:blue}EM64T{color}" or "{color:blue}ia64{color}," the computer is running a 64-bit version of the Windows operating system.
!win2003-64.png!

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h3. Windows 7

To find out if your computer is running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows 7, do the following:

h5. Method 1 - Using the Computer Properties

{info:title=Note}Works for Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
{info}
1. Click "Start."
2. Right-click "Computer."
3. Then click "Properties."
4. Under "System," you can view the system type.

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h5. Method 2 - Using the System Screen in Control Panel

1. Access the "Control Panel."
2. Select "System & Security."
3. Then select "System."
4. Under "System," you can view the system type. The operating system appears as follows:
* For a 32-bit version operating system: "{color:blue}32-bit Operating System{color}" appears for the "System type" under "System."
!win7-32.png!
* For a 64-bit version operating system: "{color:blue}64-bit Operating System{color}" appears for the "System type" under "System."
!win7-64.png!

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h3. Windows Server 2008

To find out if your computer is running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows Server 2008, do the following:

1. Access the Control Panel.
2. Click "System."
3. The operating system appears as follows:
* For a 32-bit version operating system: "{color:blue}32-bit Operating System{color}" appears for the "System type" under "System."
!win2008-32.png!
* For a 64-bit version operating system: "{color:blue}64-bit Operating System{color}" appears for the "System type" under "System."
!win2008-64.png!\\
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h3. Windows Server 2008 R2

Windows Server 2008 R2 is only available in 64-bit.

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h3. Windows Server 2008 Server Core

Server Core is a minimal server installation option for computers running on the Windows Server 2008 operating system or later. Server Core provides a low-maintenance server environment with limited functionality. Server Core requires Windows Server 2008 or later.

1. Click "Start." Then click on "Run" or "Start Search."
2. Type:

{code}

{code}systeminfo{code}

{code}

And then press the <ENTER> key.
3. In "System Information", review the value for the System Type item:

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