How to know if a program is installed in 32 or 64 bits of Windows?

In general, when we download a program, the last thing users do is see the version of the program and if it is compatible with the installed operating system. Although this has changed in recent years, we have to tell you that it is essential that you know what version of Windows you have on your computer or laptop.

Just go to the My Computer option in the start menu and select right click on this option to access the properties. This will cause a new window to open where you can see the basic operating system information that you currently have. Of course, this is not the only way to know this information, so we will provide you with more information about it.

What is the difference between a 32-bit and a 64-bit program?

Let’s start by saying that 32-bit programs are programs that are developed for computers with a simple architecture, few resources and an operating system of the same architecture. That is, they are or can be programs developed for Windows 10 32-bit or for one of the 32-bit versions of Linux.

On the other hand, they are 64 bit programs which are compatible with operating systems of the same architecture and which are newer and more up-to-date computers or devices.

In this way, it can be said that the 32-bit version has been deprecated while the next version (64 bits) is intended for newer computers in terms of technology. It is for this and many other reasons that some users have decided to change the operating system from 32 to 64 bits. Being more specific, some of the differences are as follows:

• Programs in the 32-bit version take up less space than the 64-bit ones.
• Every 64-bit program needs more RAM to be able to work
• While 32-bit programs can be installed and running on a 64-bit operating system, the opposite cannot be done. That is, install and run 64-bit programs on 32-bit OS version. So, if you want to download Microsoft Office 2013, you have to know whether it will be the 32-bit or 64-bit version.
• The architecture and hardware of a 64-bit computer generally tend to be much more stable and secure.
• Computers with 32 bits in their operating system cannot use more than 2 GB RAM, while in the 64 bits version full RAM capacity can be used that is available.

How can I know if my PC is 32 or 64 bits?

There’s a lot ways to know this type of information. In fact, it does not matter if you have a computer or a laptop, the steps are exactly the same and are as follows:

• Press on your keyboard the following combination Windows + R
• a window will appear in which you must write winver and then click OK.

Now, to have a little more information if you really need it, you need to follow the steps that we will mention below:

• Press the Windows + R keys again
• In this case, you write dxdiag and then in accept.
• In case a dialog box appears, you will press OK and wait a few seconds.
• At this point a new window should appear in which you can change the option at the top.

To be more specific, you will see tabs like System, Display, Sound 1, Sounds 2, among others. The tab and/or section you are interested in is the first one, that is, System.

Here you will see the name of the team, what version of the operating system, information about your processor, RAM memory, system model, etc. Once you know what version you have, you can download and install WhatsApp for PC.

What is the way to know if a program is 32 or 64 bits?

You usually just have to read the description of the program on the page you’re on. If it is an official page, in the download section it will offer you two options (download in 32 or 64 bits). If you can’t find this information, you’ll need to download the program on another page. To make the search a little easier, we recommend that you put the version of bits you want to download.

Is it advisable to install a 64-bit program on a 32-bit PC?

We do not recommend it for the simple reason that it will not allow a proper installation to be done. Perhaps the device allows you to start the download but when you run the program, possibly it will throw some kind of error.