How to know the processor type in Windows 8.

Owned by Joshua Cantu (Unlicensed)
Jan 22, 2015
2 min read

The terms 32-bit and 64-bit refer to the way a computer's processor (also called a CPU), handles information. Some software manufacturers have 32-bit and 64 bit versions that must be used on corresponding  processor  types.

Generally users  with 64-bit processors  can install 32-bit software  versions,  but users with  32-bit processors  CANNOT install 64 bit versions of software.

The 64-bit version of Windows handles large amounts of random access memory (RAM) more effectively than the 32-bit version.

Step-by-step guide

Follow the steps in the sections below to find out if your PC is running the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows 8 and what edition. is on your PC.

 

Computers running Windows 8

  1. On the Start Screen, click Desktop tile

 

 

 2.Press Win key (Windows logo key) + i, then click PC info

 

3.    You can determine whether the computer is running a 32-bit version or 64-bit version of Windows 8.

 

  • If “64-bit Operating System” is listed next to System type, you’re running the 64-bit version of Windows 8.
  • If “32-bit Operating System” is listed next to System type, you’re running the 32-bit version of Windows 8.

 

 

 

 

Filter by label

There are no items with the selected labels at this time.