system showing 32-bit


  1. Posts : 19
    Windows 10RTM/ th1 core 10240 Home
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    system showing 32-bit


    Why is my laptop showing System 32-bit, when its clearly x64-bit machine.
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  2. Posts : 5,478
    2004
       #2

    On a 64 bit computer you can install either 32 bit or 64 bit operating system. 64 bit is only really a benefit if you have more than 4GB RAM (32 bit can only use 4GB). As you don't I wouldn't worry about it.

    If you wanted to change it (if you upgraded your RAM for example) you would have to do a clean install as you can't upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit.
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  3. Posts : 18,424
    Windows 11 Pro
       #3

    mickey said:
    Why is my laptop showing System 32-bit, when its clearly x64-bit machine.
    Because you have 32-bit Windows installed.
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  4. Posts : 1,255
    Windows 10 Pro
       #4

    An OS does not become 64 bit because it was installed on a 64 bit capable computer. It is not unusual to install a 32 bit OS on such a computer and there are some advantages in doing so. A 64 bit OS is generally preferred but with 4 GB or less RAM the benefits are not great. Going to a 64 bit OS would require a clean install of the OS and all applications. That would be a lot of work with plenty of opportunities to do things wrong.
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