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An operating system is the software you install on your computer that allows you to operate the computer. Windows is an operating system. What is the difference between 32 bit and 64 bit processor Obviously a 64 bit processor can process more information quicker than 32 bit processor, however to take full advantage of the 64bit processor you also need to install 64 bit compatible software. A 64 bit processor also allows you to have more ram installed which also adds to the performance. This is a new technology that still needs to be ironed out. |
What is the difference between a 32 bit and 64 bit operating system
A 64 bit operating system is an operating system such as Windows XP or Windows Vista, that has been purposely developed for a computer with a 64 bit processor. You cannot use 64 bit software on a computer with a 32 bit processor but you can use 32 bit software with a 64 bit processor.
How do you find out if your computer is 32 bit or 64 bit
Windows XP
If it says x86 then you have a 32 bit processor. If the processor area mentioned ia64 or AMD64 then this means you have a 64 bit processor. If it said Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Version then this means it is a 64 bit operating system. However as you can see from above, it says Microsoft Windows XP Professional and the processor starts with X86 so therefore this is a 32 bit processor with a 32 bit operating system.
Windows Vista
In Windows Vista you can find out the same way. Start menu>Programs>Accessories>System tools>System information. You can also type the word system into the search bar in the start menu.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a 64 bit system?
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