Many users are wondering: "How do I know which Windows is on the computer?" You should know if you work in 32-bit or 64-bit versions of Windows for many reasons. The most important thing - knowing this, you will be sure that you can install the right type of software and drivers designed to work with the operating system.
What is it for?
For example, if you are running Windows XP 32-bit and want to update drivers for the device, you need to install 32-bit drivers designed for hardware. 64-bit drivers will not work in the 32-bit version of Windows XP and vice versa.
Fortunately, it's really easy to figure out which version your copy of Windows XP is.
How to do it
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Remember that you should not install applications designed for a 64-bit shell on a computer with a 32-bit OS installed. Otherwise, you can cause serious malfunctions in the device, which can lead to the loss of many saved data and even the need to reinstall Windows.