Not sure if your installed version of Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit? One quick way to tell is by looking at information about your operating system installation in Control Panel.

Understanding whether your Windows PC is running a 32-bit or 64-bit version is crucial when installing apps.

Finding out whether you're using the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Internet Explorer in Windows 8 is as simple as finding out which version of Windows you're using.

VirtualBox is flexible enough to handle many types of 32-bit and 64-bit configurations. If you need to run a 32-bit version of XP in a 64-bit host, you can do that without any problems.

At some point, though, the app may stop working partially or altogether. After June 2024, the Epic Games Store will be officially supported on 64-bit Windows 10 and Windows 11, which is 64-bit only.

Going forward, the app will only work with 64-bit versions of Windows 11 and Windows 10. Paint.NET will no longer support Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or any 32-bit versions of Windows going forward.

What to Know All Windows 11 installations are 64-bit, and Windows XP is most likely 32-bit. For Windows 10, 8 & 7, go to Control Panel > System and Security > System. Check System type.