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.

To check if your computer is 32 or 64-bit Windows 10, you can use the Control Panel System Properties to figure it out. Based on this, look at the table below, and figure out if you can upgrade.

We have seen how to tell if your computer is 32 or 64-bit using Settings. Today we will see how to check Windows 11/10 OS architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) using PowerShell or Command Prompt.

Your new computer has a 64-bit processor, but your software probably is still 32-bit. Why haven't software developers done more about it?