rajncajn Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 How do I tell if my PC is running on 32 or 64 bit? I am trying to install the latest version of Setpoint for my mouse and there are two separate downloads. My processor says it supports 64, but when I try to install 64 it says it's not compatible. If I'm running my PC at 32 how do I switch to 64 if the CPU supports it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 How do I tell if my PC is running on 32 or 64 bit? I am trying to install the latest version of Setpoint for my mouse and there are two separate downloads. My processor says it supports 64, but when I try to install 64 it says it's not compatible. If I'm running my PC at 32 how do I switch to 64 if the CPU supports it? You either have a 32 bit or 64 bit processor. In your case, I guarantee it's a 32 bit processor. The motherboard may support a 64 bit processor, but I think all of the Intel CPUs are 32 bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 If you don't know, I'm sure it's 32. You can go to Run and type dxdiag if you want to be positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) 32, 33, ... whatever it takes. Edited January 9, 2008 by cre8tiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 You either have a 32 bit or 64 bit processor. In your case, I guarantee it's a 32 bit processor. The motherboard may support a 64 bit processor, but I think all of the Intel CPUs are 32 bit. Hmmm...after reading a bit I was under the impression that while my processor supports 64 bit it's my OS that determines what I'm running. I can't find anywhere on my system where it tells me what I'm actually running. I've already tried the dxdiag & by checking my system properties. I've also checked online for 64 bit versions of XP Pro & while they are available they seem very obscure. Given that I'm assuming I'm running 32, but does that mean I'm dumbing down my system by doing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Hmmm...after reading a bit I was under the impression that while my processor supports 64 bit it's my OS that determines what I'm running. I can't find anywhere on my system where it tells me what I'm actually running. I've already tried the dxdiag & by checking my system properties. I've also checked online for 64 bit versions of XP Pro & while they are available they seem very obscure. Given that I'm assuming I'm running 32, but does that mean I'm dumbing down my system by doing this? Unless I missed something, you're not "dumbing down" anything. It looks to be a case of - "it is what it is". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 Unless I missed something, you're not "dumbing down" anything. It looks to be a case of - "it is what it is". Well if my system is set up to run 64, but I'm only running 32... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Well if my system is set up to run 64, but I'm only running 32... But your computer is either 32 bit OR 64 bit. There's not a setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 But your computer is either 32 bit OR 64 bit. There's not a setting. I realize that. I'm trying to figure out which it is and if it is 32 (likely) would it be in my best interest to get 64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) You need to be running a 64 bit OS, as it seems you've figured out. You definitely have the hardware to run a 64 bit OS, but yer PC is not running a 64 bit OS, and I doubt it's worth the upgrade to run mouse software. Edited January 9, 2008 by Hitman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 You need to be running a 64 bit OS, as it seems you've figured out. You definitely have the hardware to run a 64 bit OS, but yer PC is not running a 64 bit OS, and I doubt it's worth the upgrade to run mouse software. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Dude, 99.9% of all OS are 32bit, download that one. You probably have 64bit hardware, it is running 32bit windows, and it runs it fast as schit. Now go buy a mac and run linux on it before the computer tards run in here and scream at you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) OK....to seriously answer yer question. No. No reason to install a 64 bit OS right now. There just aren't that many apps that actually utilize 64 bit right now. (At least that I think you'd ever use) As H8 said, your PC runs 32 bit XP fast as hell right now....stay with what ya got...and get a different mouse. Edited January 9, 2008 by Hitman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 Dude, 99.9% of all OS are 32bit, download that one. You probably have 64bit hardware, it is running 32bit windows, and it runs it fast as schit. Now go buy a mac and run linux on it before the computer tards run in here and scream at you. OK....to seriously answer yer question. No. No reason to install a 64 bit OS right now. There just aren't that many apps that actually utilize 64 bit right now. (At least that I think you'd ever use) As H8 said, your PC runs 32 bit XP fast as hell right now....stay with what ya got...and get a different mouse. Fair enough, just wanted to make sure I was running what I needed on the hardware I have installed. BTW... the mouse is working great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Dude, 99.9% of all OS are 32bit, download that one. You probably have 64bit hardware, it is running 32bit windows, and it runs it fast as schit. Now go buy a mac and run linux on it before the computer tards run in here and scream at you. Why would you want to do that when OS X is already a 64 bit OS? Just buy the mac and go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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