If you need to know whether your Windows installation is 32-bit or 64-bit, you can check it using any of the methods below.
Method 1 – Using Settings (Recommended)
Press Windows + I to open Settings.
Go to System > About.
Under Device specifications, find System type.
You'll see one of the following:
64-bit operating system – Your PC is running a 64-bit version of Windows.
32-bit operating system – Your PC is running a 32-bit version of Windows.
Method 2 – Using System Information
Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
Type:
msinfo32Click OK.
In the System Information window, look for System Type.
Results:
x64-based PC = 64-bit Windows
x86-based PC = 32-bit Windows
Method 3 – Using Control Panel (Windows 10)
Open the Control Panel.
Select System and Security > System.
Look for System type.
You'll see whether your operating system is 32-bit or 64-bit.
Note: On newer versions of Windows 11, this option redirects to Settings > System > About.
Method 4 – Using Command Prompt
Open Command Prompt.
Type the following command:
wmic os get osarchitecture
Press Enter.
The result will display either:
64-bit
32-bit
Note: If the wmic command isn't available on your version of Windows, use the PowerShell method below.
Method 5 – Using PowerShell
Open Windows PowerShell or Terminal.
Run the following command:
[Environment]::Is64BitOperatingSystem
Results:
True = 64-bit Windows
False = 32-bit Windows
Tip
💡 If you can't use the Windows key, click the Start button, search for Settings, and open it from the search results.