Identifying your system type is also important when upgrading. If you're running a 32-bit version of Windows, upgrading to 64-bit can help unlock the full potential of your computer.

When Windows is installed on your computer it can be installed as a 32-bit version or a 64-bit version. For most people, whether they use a 32-bit or a 64-bit version of Windows does not make a ...

Finding out whether you're using the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Internet Explorer in Windows 8 is as simple as finding out which version of Windows you're using.

Find out if your computer is running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows Open System by clicking the Start button, right-clicking Computer, and then clicking Properties.

In technology numbers and power go hand in hand. Ever since Microsoft went past good old Windows XP and starting rolling out better systems, users have had a choice between 32-bit and 64-bit Windows.

Q: Will 64-bit computing eventually replace 32-bit, or will they continue to coexist? Can files be shared and backed-up between 32-bit and 64-bit computers? Should consumers be targeting 64-bit ...

Q. Is my PC supported under 64-bit Windows 7? A. Most PCs manufactured in the past three years (i.e. after Vista’s debut) are capable of running 64-bit Windows 7.

What does 64-bit computing actually mean? Find out inside PCMag's comprehensive tech and computer-related encyclopedia.

It's a 64-bit world but many users haven't bothered to make the switch. Google is helping out those Chrome users who really should've gone to 64-bit a long time ago.