32 bit or 64 bit?

[stowfelda]

My friend has a PC and wants to discover whether it it is a 32 bit or 64 bit. He has searched the computer and cannot find this out. He is having difficulty installing a program called "Dragon Naturally Speaking" and if the PC is 64 bit this might present difficulties. Can anyone tell how to find out if it is 32 or 64 bit?

[stowfelda]

Naturally Speaking".

[factor-fiction]

On mine I can get there via Control Panel> System&Maintenance> System. The info includes "32-bit operating system"

[Buenchico]

You've not stated which operating system he's using. Hopefully this will work for all versions of Windows:

Go to Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information.

Look alongside 'System Type'. If you see 'x-86 based PC' it's a 32-bit computer. If you see 'x-64 based PC' it's a 64-bit computer.

Chris

[stowfelda]

Buenchico - DOS XP. Thanks both Factor and Buenchico. I will relay your information.

[VHG]

I think you mean Windows XP not DOS XP.