Heaven of URL: Windows Server 2003 Tips and Tricks

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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">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 maximum 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.<br />
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This article is intended for a beginning to intermediate computer user.  You may find it easier to follow the steps if you print this article  first.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL32e8k-Lt7DNDuv6ScoObcpHXGPFc0bICq0WAuWvnmxDX6_FogOHZeUET9XENF-43R0dB7BLvbd_iP_oEk5PTXbdFbRD3hxrxS_CrRfL67S8dlrgAtzK6piiGE7o2_T6_KfA-6xIiN4qu/s1600/Win+Seven.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL32e8k-Lt7DNDuv6ScoObcpHXGPFc0bICq0WAuWvnmxDX6_FogOHZeUET9XENF-43R0dB7BLvbd_iP_oEk5PTXbdFbRD3hxrxS_CrRfL67S8dlrgAtzK6piiGE7o2_T6_KfA-6xIiN4qu/s1600/Win+Seven.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> If you have Windows Vista or Windows 7, 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.</div><h5 id="tocHeadRef">Method 1: View System window in Control Panel</h5><ol><li>Click  <b class="uiterm">Start </b><span class="kb_collapsetext_close"></span><span class="kb_expandtext"></span><img alt=" Start button " class="graphic" src="http://support.microsoft.com/library/images/support/kbgraphics/Public/EN-US/VistaStartButton.jpg" title=" Start button " />, type <span class="userInput">system </span> in the <b class="uiterm">Start Search</b> box, and then click <b class="uiterm">system</b> in the <b class="uiterm">Programs</b> list.</li>
<li>The operating system is displayed as follows:<ul><li>For a 64-bit version operating system: <b class="uiterm">64-bit Operating System</b> appears for the <b class="uiterm">System type</b> under <b class="uiterm">System</b>.</li>
<li>For a 32-bit version operating system: <b class="uiterm">32-bit Operating System</b> appears for the <b class="uiterm">System type</b> under <b class="uiterm">System</b>.</li>
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</ol><h5 id="tocHeadRef">Method 2: View System Information window</h5><ol><li>Click  <b class="uiterm">Start </b><span class="kb_collapsetext_close"></span><span class="kb_expandtext"></span><img alt=" Start button " class="graphic" src="http://support.microsoft.com/library/images/support/kbgraphics/Public/EN-US/VistaStartButton.jpg" title=" Start button " />, type <span class="userInput">system </span> in the <b class="uiterm">Start Search</b> box, and then click <b class="uiterm">System Information</b> in the <b class="uiterm">Programs</b> list. </li>
<li>When <b class="uiterm">System Summary</b> is selected in the navigation pane, the operating system is displayed as follows: <ul><li>For a 64-bit version operating system: <b class="uiterm">x64-based PC</b> appears for the <b class="uiterm">System type</b> under <b class="uiterm">Item</b>.</li>
<li>For a 32-bit version operating system: <b class="uiterm">x86-based PC</b> appears for the <b class="uiterm">System type</b> under <b class="uiterm">Item</b>.</li>
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</ol>If you cannot determine the operating system bit count with these methods, go to the "Next Steps" section.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjREwg-yLjLOCk6jpnRHSIXFshIAQuSQYKgZZ55aqyeF7ESfkCCQJFYSI2r8vwJ3bj-YswC6-q10lQwAo-7OUyepzvk3gxNMVLMmNaGYOm5RTfgl0WR08mctR4OZ7uZnFlUk2jHW3bT9Wfo/s1600/Win+Xp.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjREwg-yLjLOCk6jpnRHSIXFshIAQuSQYKgZZ55aqyeF7ESfkCCQJFYSI2r8vwJ3bj-YswC6-q10lQwAo-7OUyepzvk3gxNMVLMmNaGYOm5RTfgl0WR08mctR4OZ7uZnFlUk2jHW3bT9Wfo/s1600/Win+Xp.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>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.<br />
<h5 id="tocHeadRef">Method 1: View System Properties in Control Panel</h5><ol><li>Click <b class="uiterm">Start</b>, and then click <b class="uiterm">Run</b>.</li>
<li>Type <span class="userInput">sysdm.cpl</span>, and then click <b class="uiterm">OK</b>.</li>
<li>Click the <b class="uiterm">General</b> tab. The operating system is displayed as follows:<ul><li>For a 64-bit version operating system: <b class="uiterm"> Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Version <var>< Year></var></b> appears under <b class="uiterm">System</b>. </li>
<li>For a 32-bit version operating system: <b class="uiterm"> Windows XP Professional Version <var><Year></var></b> appears under <b class="uiterm">System</b>. </li>
</ul><b>Note </b><var><Year></var> is a placeholder for a year.</li>
</ol><h5 id="tocHeadRef">Method 2: View System Information window</h5><ol><li>Click <b class="uiterm">Start</b>, and then click <b class="uiterm">Run</b>.</li>
<li>Type <span class="userInput">winmsd.exe</span>, and then click <b class="uiterm">OK</b>.</li>
<li>When <b class="uiterm">System Summary</b> is selected in the navigation pane, locate <b class="uiterm">Processor</b> under <b class="uiterm">Item</b> in the details pane. Note the value. <ul><li>If the value that corresponds to       <b class="uiterm">Processor</b> starts with <b class="uiterm">x86</b>, the computer is       running a 32-bit version of Windows.</li>
<li>If the value that corresponds to       <b class="uiterm">Processor</b> starts with <b class="uiterm">ia64</b> or <b class="uiterm">AMD64</b>, the computer is       running a 64-bit version of Windows.</li>
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</ol>If you cannot determine the operating system bit count with these methods, go to the "Next Steps" section. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2lTsuvekzIPSBfFdLGynRYVHxZJbD1BTxaB6nIQ72TZY79_h0M894xLNJpcNpKblRUomNa9S2uwdrQR_9pjebH75Jee1qmVS-gsm1dRfQPWBOQxXdJ8uCMpArFh33BdqxKPhgvXZslFz0/s1600/Win+Server+2003.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2lTsuvekzIPSBfFdLGynRYVHxZJbD1BTxaB6nIQ72TZY79_h0M894xLNJpcNpKblRUomNa9S2uwdrQR_9pjebH75Jee1qmVS-gsm1dRfQPWBOQxXdJ8uCMpArFh33BdqxKPhgvXZslFz0/s1600/Win+Server+2003.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>If you have Windows Server 2003, 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.<br />
<h5 id="tocHeadRef">Method 1: View System Properties in Control Panel</h5><ol><li>Click <b class="uiterm">Start</b>, and then click <b class="uiterm">Run</b>.</li>
<li>Type <span class="userInput">sysdm.cpl</span>, and then click <b class="uiterm">OK</b>.</li>
<li>Click the  <b class="uiterm">General</b> tab. The operating system is displayed as follows: <ul><li>For a 64-bit version operating system: <b class="uiterm"> Windows Server 2003 Enterprise  x64 Edition </b> appears under <b class="uiterm">System</b>.</li>
<li>For a 32-bit version operating system: <b class="uiterm"> Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition</b> appears under <b class="uiterm">System</b>.</li>
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</ol><h5 id="tocHeadRef">Method 2: View System Information window</h5><ol><li>Click <b class="uiterm">Start</b>, and then click <b class="uiterm">Run</b></li>
<li>Type <span class="userInput">winmsd.exe</span>, and then click <b class="uiterm">OK</b>.</li>
<li>When <b class="uiterm">System Summary</b> is selected in the navigation pane, locate <b class="uiterm">Processor</b> under <b class="uiterm">Item</b> in the details pane. Note the value.  <ul><li>If the value that corresponds to       <b class="uiterm">Processor</b> starts with <b class="uiterm">x86</b>, the computer is       running a 32-bit version of Windows.</li>
<li>If the value that corresponds to       <b class="uiterm">Processor</b> starts with <b class="uiterm">EM64T</b> or <b class="uiterm">ia64</b>, the computer is       running a 64-bit version of Windows.</li>
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</ol>If you cannot determine the operating system bit count by using these methods, go to the "Next Steps" section.<br />
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<b>Notes</b><br />
<ul><li>To  find the computer’s bit count, see  the documentation that was included   with the computer, or contact the hardware manufacturer.</li>
<li>Intel  Itanium-based computers can  run only 64-bit versions of Windows. Intel  Itanium-based computers cannot run  32-bit versions of Windows.  Currently, 64-bit versions of Windows  run only on Itanium-based  computers and on AMD64-based computers.</li>
</ul><div style="text-align: justify;"> Information Source: <a href="http://support.microsoft.com/">[http://support.microsoft.com]</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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How to determine whether a computer is running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of the Windows

This article describes how to determine whether a computer is running a 32-bit version or 64-bit of the Windows operating system. Genera...