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How can I tell if I have the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows XP?

Here are a few ways that you can tell whether you have the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows XP.
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Right click My Computer
Click Properties.
If you have a 64-bit computer, *it will say 64-bit on the Properties applet.*.
Also 64-bit is available for Windows XP Pro, but *not for Windows XP Home*.
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Go to Kelly's Korner XP site and scroll all the way down to:
Do you have a 32-bit or 64-bit in XP?

You'll see 2 downloads, 1 for an .exe file and 1 for a .vbs file that will tell you.
NOTE: I can not personally vouch as to just what the .exe file will do, but I would trust it from her site.
I did open the .vbs file and it is quite safe to run.

This manual method will accomplish the same as the .vbs file above
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Manual:method

Go to Start \ Run \ CMD and type in: systeminfo.
System Type will probably read: x86

Or go to Start \ Run \ Regedit and navigate to this key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Environment.

In the right pane: Processor_Architecture should read: x86 for 32-bit.

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