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Hello I have just brought a new toshiba lap top and Im setting it up and it asks me do I want to set up in 32 bit or 64 bit
I dont know what this means and how to answer it
Thanks in advance
dummy
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Hi Pamela,
I've looked this up for you. 32 bit or 64 bit is the operating system your lappy is using.
This is how to find out for Vista & XP as to which one your's is using;
Windows Vista;
If you have Windows Vista, there are two methods to determine whether you are running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version. If one does not work, try the other.
Method 1: View System window in Control Panel
Click Start (button with windows flag at bottom right of your screen), type System in the Start Search box, and then click System in the Programs list.
The operating system is displayed as follows:
For a 64-bit version operating system: 64-bit Operating System appears for the System type under System.
For a 32-bit version operating system: 32-bit Operating System appears for the System type under System.
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Method 2: View System Information window
Click Start, type system in the Start Search box, and then click System Information in the Programs list.
When System Summary is selected in the navigation pane, the operating system is displayed as follows:
For a 64-bit version operating system: x64-based PC appears for the System type under Item.
For a 32-bit version operating system: x86-based PC appears for the System type under Item.
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Windows XP
If you have Windows XP, there are two methods to determine whether you are running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version. If one does not work, try the other.
Method 1: View System Properties in Control Panel
Click Start, and then click Run.
Type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK.
Click the General tab. The operating system is displayed as follows:
For a 64-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Version appears under System.
For a 32-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional Version appears under System.
Note is a placeholder for a year.
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Method 2: View System Information window
Click Start, and then click Run.
Type winmsd.exe, and then click OK.
When System Summary is selected in the navigation pane, locate Processor under Item in the details pane. Note the value.
If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with x86, the computer is running a 32-bit version of Windows.
If the value that corresponds to Processor starts with ia64 or AMD64, the computer is running a 64-bit version of Windows
Steve
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just poking my nose in here but when you set up your screen, go for the setup with no more than 16 bits(if that option is available)
full colour or 32/64 bit colour uses up too much memory, UNLESS you are deeply into photography
I bet that to the normal eye you would not notice much difference......
Bob
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Have you been able to resolve this Pamela?
When I've uploaded programs, I've on occasion been asked to specify 32 bit or 64 bit..........Fortunately...(I think) I did answer 32, as until today I didn't know that that is my operating system. lol
I found the following. Which I hope will help answer as to why you need to specify which type;
This article describes how to determine whether a computer is running a 32-bit version or 64-bit of the Windows operating system.
Generally, a computer's bit count indicates how much data it can process, the speed with which it can process the data, and the memory capacity. In order to optimize the computer's performance.
The bit count of the operating system that is installed on the computer should match the bit count of the computer itself.
Steve
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Thank you to all who offered me help yesterday.
I have decided to go 32 bit set up.
hope thats right.
So once again thank you
Pam in oz
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