Determining If Your Computer is 32-Bit or 64-Bit (2024)

QUESTION

How do I determine if I have a 32-bit or 64-bit system?

ANSWER

In this article, we will explain how to determine if your system is a 32-Bit or 64-Bit system. Please select the option that is applicable to your operating system:

• Apple macOS
• Microsoft Windows
  

To determine the system type for macOS

1. Open the Apple menu and choose About This Mac.
2. Click the System Reportbutton. If you do not see this button, click More Info, then scroll down and click the System Report button.
3. On the Hardware panel, locate the Processor Name. If you're using a Mac with an M1 or M2 chip, a Processor Name will not be listed; instead, you will see a Model Number and Chip. All M1 and M2 Macs use 64-bit architecture.

   

4. If you're using an Intel-based processor, you can use the chart below to identify your processor type.

   

To determine the system type for Windows

1. On the keyboard, hold down the Windows Key and press the letter R.
2. In the Run dialog that displays, type in msinfo32 and click OK.

   

3. In the System Information dialog that displays, on the System Summary panel, locate the System Type.

   

   • System Type x64-based PC means that you have a 64-bit system.
   • System Type x86-based PC means that you have a 32-bit system.