How do U know if a version of XP is 32 or 64 bit?

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I have an AMD Turion 64, MK-36 on a computer that came with XP Media Center
Edition. The "64" after the AMD name tells me that the processor must be
64bit but I'm not sure if the OS is 64bit as well. I read that you need to
upgrade to the same "bit" version so I don't want to install the wrong one.

Thanks
 
Right-click My Computer and select properties.
Read the System Type.

If you haven't installed Vista or XP, I'd recommend a 32-bit edition even if
you're computer can handle 64-bit. There just isn't much support or software
for the 64-bit versions.
 
Thanks Mark,
The problem is that I checked that originally but all I see is:
System:
Microsoft Windows XP
Media Center Edition
Version 2002
Service Pack 2

Then, under Manufacturer and supported by it says:
AMD Turion(tm) 64 Mobile
Technology MK-36
1.60 GHz, 960 MB of RAM
Physical Address Extension

I see the 64 in ref to the processor but I don't see any designation for the
OS.
 
Two major versions of Windows XP 64-bit Edition were released:

Windows XP 64-bit Edition for Itanium systems, Version 2002 — Based on
Windows XP codebase, which was released in 2001
Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Version 2003 — Based on Windows Server 2003
codebase, which added support for the Itanium 2 processor, was released on
March 28, 2003.

Windows XP 64-bit didn't fall into one of Microsoft's then current Windows
XP product lines ('Home', 'Professional', 'Media Center' or 'Tablet') but
was a separate edition made solely for the Itanium processor and its 64-bit
instructions.

So, you have a 32-bit edition.
 
Well that sounds pretty deffinitive. Thanks for the help Mark!

Actualy, I'm still sort of on the fence about the upgrade. I used 98SE from
00'-06' when I bought a laptop with XP. I stayed with 98SE as long as I
could because of all the problems I heard about with ME & 2000. Now the
decision as to upgrade from XP to Vista...
 
Yes, you would see it stated in the properties if you had it.

My system says - Windows XP X64 Professional Edition Version 2003

If it dosn't explicitly state 64 bit, then it is a 32 bit edition.

cheers
Andy
 
If you like XP, stick with it for a few more months until service pack 1 is
released and the platform is more compatible.
 
Thanks to both of you for the answers. I have one last question if you have
the time. Is there a difference (or advantage) between waiting for SP1 to
be released and installing a current edition then downloading the SP1 update
after it gets released?

Thanks
 
Just the frustration of getting it to work well with what you currently have
for hardware.
If you're an avid game player, you will also find a lot of programs that
fail at various stages.
 
Ok, Thanks. I'll wait for SP1.

Mark said:
Just the frustration of getting it to work well with what you currently have
for hardware.
If you're an avid game player, you will also find a lot of programs that
fail at various stages.
Click to expand...
 
To tell if you have 32 or 64 bit in XP, click "start", "all programs",
"accessories", "system tools", "system information".

Mick Murphy in Australia(QLD)
 
Amateur said:
Ok, Thanks. I'll wait for SP1.

:
Click to expand...
The real answer lies in device & software drivers for Vista being
available. They must come from the 3rd party manufacturers, not MS.
There is nothing wrong with Vista that is suddenly going to be "fixed"
in SP1.
That's a stupid "myth'.
Here's what you need to do if you're serious about wanting Vista now.
Check your hardware & software manufacturers for Vista drivers. If they
are all available, you should be good to go.
Forget that "wait for SP1' bs.
Frank
 
Well, that's a little strange. I tried the method you provided (click start,
all programs, accessories, system tools, system information). It's diferent
than what I get if I right click "my computer". Here's what the first method
says:

OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation

Here's what the second method says:
Microsoft Windows XP
Media Center Edition
Version 2002
Service Pack 2

XP Pro or XP MCE? Seems Strange. I'm 99% sure I have XP MCE.
 
Media Center only comes in 32-bit version. Professional is the only one
available in both.
 
Vista SP1's due (or rumored to be due) in the fall of this year.

As Frank said, check that there are drivers for your hardware... u may not
have to wait for SP1. Also... clean installs seem to produce a more stable
system than upgrades.

And... yes, there is a Vista SP1 in the works, but Windows update supplies
updates sooner that SP1 will and SP's tend to be rollups of updates that
occured between the last SP and the new SP. XP SP2 was, admitedly, more than
just a roll up of previous updates, and Vista SP1 may be more than just a
rollup of updates, but you'll get a lot of updates prior to SP1.

I'm not pushing you to try Vista. If you're comfortable with waiting for
SP1, then wait.

Lang
 
Thanks, Frank.
You're absolutely correct. SP1 will not fix the current hardware issues.
It's simply a means of stating "wait long enough for everyone to catch up."
 
Amateur said:
I have an AMD Turion 64, MK-36 on a computer that came with XP Media Center
Edition. The "64" after the AMD name tells me that the processor must be
64bit but I'm not sure if the OS is 64bit as well. I read that you need
to
upgrade to the same "bit" version so I don't want to install the wrong
one.

Thanks
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There is no 64-bit version of WinXP MCE.


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Andy said:
Yes, you would see it stated in the properties if you had it.
Click to expand...

or the fact that it says XP64 in BIG ass letter on the boot screen. :-)
and no it doesn't have to match your CPU bits except that you have to have
64bits to install the 64 bit OS.
 
Go to Run and type msinfo32 and you can system configuration. In that windows find something stating x86 then it is 32 bit if it is x64 then your system is 64 bit.

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Go to Run and type msinfo32 and you can system configuration. In that
windows find something stating x86 then it is 32 bit if it is x64 then
your system is 64 bit.
Click to expand...

Answer to what? Were you trying to reply to another thread, because you
created a new post, so there is no context.
 
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