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.

64-bit computing is replacing 32-bit, mainly because 64-bit enables faster hardware and software. Here's the rundown on the ongoing 32-bit vs. 64-bit debate.

If you're confused about the differences between a 32-bit and 64-bit operating system, we break down the key differences between them. Here's what we know.

The 64-bit version of Windows has certain advantages. While the 32-bit version is limited to 4GB of RAM–and can’t really make use of all that–the 64-bit version can address up to 8TB.

At the launch of Microsoft's 64-bit versions of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 late last month, Bill Gates promised great things for the "64-bit decade". The transition from 8-bit computing to ...

This post explains what is Windows 64-bit Itanium based system. Windows XP version and Windows Server 2008 R2 editions supported x64 Itanium.

And although Windows Vista is available in 64-bit versions, retail PCs are mostly sold with the 32-bit version of the operating system. Vista Ultimate comes with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions if ...