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Mar 21, 2011

As the computer to determine your version of Windows


In the footsteps of previous blog articles devoted to the new version of the browser Internet Explorer 9 and its restrictions on the operating system, the question arose. What actually learn something, what operating system is installed on your computer.

No, I certainly understand that if the person himself or install the system sorted out this issue before, he knows it. However, a novice user, who bought a computer or laptop with a preinstalled system may not know about it, or do not remember. The same situation, if you invite a specialist to install the OS.


But you know what you're running Windows, it is often necessary. Today there are many programs available in versions specifically for a particular operating system version (Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 ) or the bit (32-bit or 64-bit). So sometimes you need to know the version of your operating system to download the required version of the program.

By the way, back to the concept of the bit OSes. In fact - this is determined by a processor that is installed on your computer. To explain a quote from the Microsoft site : "The terms 32-bit and 64-bit describes how the computer processor (also called a CPU) processes information. 64-bit version of Windows handles large amounts of memory (RAM) is more effective than 32-bit version "

Let us also proper to the process of determining the version of Windows on your computer. In fact, everything is extremely simple.

For Windows XP



Find the shortcut on the desktop "My Computer" and make it right mouse click (RMB). Or, click the Start button, then make the RMB to click My Computer. "
In the shortcut menu, click the left mouse button on "Properties" (located at the bottom)
Displays the System Properties window. It is necessary that it be open on the General tab.
At the top is the version of the operating system installed on your computer.

Also in the box may be marked "Release x64", that will indicate the use of 64-bit version of Windows XP. If the markings do not, then use the usual 32-bit version of Windows XP (in most cases). There also will be listed characteristics of your computer (processor type, memory, clock speed)

For Windows Vista or Windows 7


You must click the Start button
Then click on the components of "Computer" right click and select "Properties."

Top will be the version of the operating system. And in the "System Type" will indicate the bit system: "64-bit operating system" or "32-bit operating system"

Thus, you define it, what is your system on your computer.



Video Podcast "How to know the version of Windows".


Quick video on how the computer to determine its own version of the operating system Windows .




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