We explain all the steps you need to know to know the version of Windows you have installed and if it is 32 or 64 bits. Find out now!
Finding out exactly which edition of Windows you have is easier than you might think. Keep reading to discover the commands that must be executed or the sections that you must go to to know everything about the operating system installed on your computer. We help you find out if you have a 32-bit or 64-bit processor and if the version of Windows is more suitable for it.
Additionally, we briefly review the different releases than Microsoft has made your operating system. In this way, you will be able to know what specific version you have, if it can be 32 or 64 bits or if it is completely up to date.
Do you have Windows 11? So your computer is 64 bit?
In the event that your equipment comes with Windows 11, the version of the system you have installed is 64-bit. You don’t need to think about it anymore.
Why are we so sure of this? For the first time, Microsoft has ruled out launching a variant for 32-bit processors. Namely, Windows 11 is only compatible with 64-bit computers. This is one of the most notable differences between Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Additionally, you should know that if you bought your computer in 2022, especially in the second half of the year, or later, it will most likely come with this version of the operating system. Microsoft released this update on October 5, 2021 and, since then, a large part of the laptops and desktop PCs that are sold have it pre-installed.
Windows versions and supported architectures
Perhaps you are still not too sure what Windows you have installed and what its architecture is. Let’s briefly review the visual characteristics of each version so that you can identify it more easily.
Windows 11
Windows 11 comes with the taskbar items set to center alignment, although this setting can be changed. However, if you see the home button and the rest of the icons in the centerit means you have Windows 11. In that case, the only architecture available is 64-bit.
Windows 10
Windows 10 it is by far the most popular version in recent years. It appeared in 2015 and came to solve the problems introduced in Windows 8. It was supposed to be the last version of the Microsoft OS, although the company finally released Windows 11. It stands out for a black taskbar and a start button discreet, with the white Windows logo. It has 32 and 64 bit versionsalthough the latter are usually the most common.
Windows 8 or 8.1
To have Windows 8 it means that your device starts in touch mode by default. Also, when you’re at the desk, there is no start button on the taskbar. All this changes with Windows 8.1, which brought back this much-requested element. Its appearance is very similar to that of Windows 7, although more focused on touch environments. Windows 8 and 8.1 were shipped with 32 and 64 bit versions.
windows 7
windows 7 it was a marked improvement over its predecessor, Windows Vista. The visual style was very similar, betting on the transparencies and the circular home button. The default wallpaper displayed a Windows logo with the typical four colors. I had editions for 32 and 64 bit processors.
Windows Vista
Windows Vista It draws attention for the transparencies of the elements and for a taskbar with a glass effect. The start button is round and is integrated into the bar itself, on the left side. It’s an operating system available in 32 and 64 bit.
Windows Xp
Windows Xp It is one of Microsoft’s mythical operating systems. It stands out for its vivid blue taskbar, a wallpaper of a hill with a blue sky and a green start button. If you have this version, it is probably a 32-bit edition, although there are also 64-bit ones.
How to know what version of Windows I have
To find out the exact version of Windows you have, the fastest way is to run the command winver. How to do it?
- Press on the keys Windows+R.
- In the run dialog, type winver.
- Click on intro to confirm.
- Take a look at the installed version in the pop-up window.
By doing this you will not find out if the version of Windows is 32 or 64 bit. However, if the logo of Windows 11, you will have already confirmed that your system is 64-bit. But what if you have an older version?
On Windows 10, do this:
- Open Windows settings.
- Enter the section System.
- Click on Information.
- notice the line Type of system.
In earlier versions, access this information from the File Browserby right clicking on This team and selecting Properties. In any case, it is the place to go to find out the type of processor you have, but also if the version of the operating system fits it or not. Remember that the steps are somewhat different when you want to find out if Windows is activated or not.