Hi,
Most are sold with 32-bit (x86) as that is more compatible with available
hardware. There is very little software available for the home user that
would take advantage of 64-bit processing currently. Click start, type
"control system" and check the dialog box for the installed type.
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Best of Luck,
Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help -
www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts
http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
"Ned" <> wrote in message
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>I have just purchased a new PC with Windows Vista Home Premium. The
> processor is AMD 64 Athlon (time) 2. How can I tell whether I am using
> 32-bit or 64-bit windows?