If you have Windows XP, there are two methods to determine
whether you are running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version.
Method 1: View System Properties in Control Panel
Click Start, and then click Run
Type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK.
Click the General tab. The operating system is displayed as
follows:
For a 64-bit version operating system: Windows XP
Professional
x64 Edition Version < Year> appears under System.
For a 32-bit version operating system: Windows XP
Professional
Version <Year> appears under System.
Note <Year> is a placeholder for a year.
Method 2: View System Information window
Click Start, and then click Run.
Type winmsd.exe, and then click OK.
When System Summary is selected in the navigation pane,
locate
Processor under Item in the details pane. Note the value.
If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with x86,
the
computer is running a 32-bit version of Windows.
If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with ia64
or
AMD64, the computer is running a 64-bit version of Windows.
